Top Things to do in Charente
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Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Discover the best top things to do in Charente, France including Chateau de Lacassagne, Eglise Saint-Cybard, Eglise Saint-Maurice, Eglise Saint-Cybard, Martell Cognac's Visitors Center, Memorial of Resistance, Chateau de la Mercerie, Abbaye de Bassac, La Maison de la Lieutenance, Chapelle des Templiers.
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1. Chateau de Lacassagne
2. Eglise Saint-Cybard
3. Eglise Saint-Maurice
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Eglise Saint-Cybard
5. Martell Cognac's Visitors Center
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4.5 based on 291 reviews
Crossing the threshold of the Martell House, in Cognac, means entering into a unique story. It is the story of a man, Jean Martell who founded his cognac house, in 1715 under the reign of Louis XIV. It is the story of a house which, from one generation to the next, has kept alive the age-old knowhow of vine- growers, distillers, barrel-makers and cellar masters. It is the story of a beautiful region, whose crus bear poetic names: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois. It is the story of a French art of living made up of refinement and elegance, whose spirit gives Martell cognacs their clearly recognizable style. It is a story to be discovered, explored… and savoured.
Reviewed By Omer_Gazit_Shalev - Tel Aviv, Israel
We were a group of 4 and chose the more extensive Borderies tour, and were accompanied by a wonderful private guide. I have been in Cognac five times, in dozens of tours and distillery, and by far one of our best guides ever. That tour included a visit to the vineyards and the Guyenne Distillery which were very interesting. The tour concluded with a tasting of Reserve Borderies and a personalized bottle each - nice touch. Highly recommended!
6. Memorial of Resistance
7. Chateau de la Mercerie
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4.5 based on 65 reviews
8. Abbaye de Bassac
9. La Maison de la Lieutenance
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
An example of architecture from the Middle Ages, the Old House, also called the Lieutenant’s House, is the oldest house in the town of Cognac. This is one of the protected historical monuments (since 1933) in Cognac. Constructed around 1490, the house was preserved in it's original condition (oak beams, wooden carvings...). One can admire the rare painted ceiling from the 16th/17th century.
