What to do and see in Poitou-Charentes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine: The Best Tours

Cognac is not only a luxury product. It is also a terroir product elaborated by several thousands of vine-growers who are craft distillers. Explore, in this full day private tour, the vineyard of Cognac with an English speaking local guide and driver, visiting craft distilleries where some of the best cognacs are produced. Do not worry about driving, you may fully enjoy your tastings and meetings with traditional producers hidden in the vines. Week days we enter a craft cooperage (barrel making), where they produce oak barrels, to have a better understanding the ageing process of cognac. The tour includes the visit of 2 craft distilleries producing their family cognacs and being at the same time suppliers of some of the most famous cognac brands. Stops at nice points of view to discover the landscapes, the local architecture, make your most original photos. A typical local restaurant is suggested by the guide.

Inclusions: Cognac tastings, Driver - cognac expert guide who perfectly knows the vineyard and the people living there., Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle or minivan - Bottles of water are provided, Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation if within a 15 minutes drive from the pickup place in Cognac, Visit of 2 craft distilleries, both ending by a tasting of some of their products., Visit of a craft cooperage producing oak barrels (week days)

Exclusions: Lunch, Personal purchases and souvenirs, Gratuities

The masterclass takes place in a former cognac storage of a cognac estate transformed into a guest mansion, located in the heart of the vineyard near the village of Segonzac, the capital city of the Grande Champagne, 15 minutes drive away from the town of Cognac.

Inclusions: 3 cognacs chosen for their quality and ageing, Drinking cognacs is not mandatory. The tasting can be only olfactory, A booklet with a tasting sheet, A professional cognac lecturer

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Personal purchases or souvenirs, Personal insurance

On your way from Paris to Bordeaux or Saint Emilion, take the opportunity in this full day private tour, to explore the Cognac country visiting several estates where you will learn about the cognac making-process with an English speaking local guide. In the morning, visit a famous Cognac house (Courvoisier) that ends with a tasting. After lunch, go to a cooperage and a craft distillery which supplies major brands in addition to local cognac producers. At the end of the tour, your guide will drive you to your accommodation in Bordeaux or Saint Emilion. Your transfer has become an enjoyable excursion.

Inclusions: Cognac tastings at each visit of producer, Driver - cognac expert guide, WSET Spirits certified, Transport by private vehicle or by air-conditioned minivan, Commented visit of a cooperage (week days)

Exclusions: Lunch, Train ticket from Paris to Angoulême, Personal purchases and souvenirs, Personal insurances, Gratuities

In this full day private tour, explore the Cognac country with an English-speaking cognac expert / local guide driving you to a famous Cognac house (Rémy Martin, Martell or Courvoisier). Naturally, you will have the opportunity to have a cognac tasting at the end of the visit. After lunch (not included), you will go to a cooperage and finally to a craft distillery which is supplying major brands and producing its own cognacs. Enjoy your tastings and meetings with craft people living in this charming terroir and do not worry about driving, your expert guide will take you to all the places in a comfortable private vehicle.

Inclusions: Cognac tastings, Driver - cognac expert guide, Transportation by a private air-conditioned car or minivan - Bottled water provided, Visit of a world famous cognac brand estate ending by a tasting of some products, Visit of a craft distillery, meeting the family owner who prosent their products for a tasting., Visit of a craft cooperage under operation (week days).

Exclusions: Lunch, Personal purchases and souvenirs, Gratuities

Walking tour of La Rochelle in English. Find out about the history of La Rochelle, visit the key sights to see, discover the best things to see and do around La Rochelle, learn about the Food & Drink specialities of the region and get loads of tips for making the most of your time in this wonderful city!

Inclusions: Guided Walking Tour

Exclusions: Access nor Entry to the Towers

Getaways with a donkey in the Pays de Mélusine Explore the path from the Grotte aux Fées, marvel at the birdsong, discover a castle at the bend of a path: so many unusual experiences to live in the country of Mélusine! The circuits are suitable for everyone, young and old. For a few hours or several days, live at the rhythm of the donkey. You can choose the duration of your getaway and the type of accommodation (in a guesthouse, gite or tent). Accommodation must be reserved well in advance and will be paid directly to the owner. A detailed map showing the route and accompanied by all the explanations is provided to you upon departure.

Inclusions: Equipment required for hiking with a donkey

Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks

Do you want a new way to get around? funny? amazing? entering the wild countryside. New sensations will meet all your desires. 100% pleasure walks await you.

Inclusions: The helmet, gans and charlotte are provided.

Exclusions: Appropriate clothing recommended: pants, walking shoes, long sleeve

During the 2-hour tasting on Oléron, you will discover several natural wines. We will tell you about the terroirs, the history and the personality of the winemakers who make these wines. You can buy the wines offered at the end of the tasting.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Pick up and drop off at the hotel

Sea kayaking will allow you to have an original approach to the coast. It allows you to visit the Charente Maritime coast in an original, dynamic, ecological and noise-free way. This activity can be shared with family and friends. Beautiful and good memories guaranteed.

Inclusions: Kayak, paddles, life jackets are provided.

Exclusions: Your clothing for the activity.

In this 1.15-hour tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Royal Château de Cognac, a historic monument and Maison de Cognac. With your guide, you will learn about the history of France and to become familiar with the elaboration of the cognac Baron Otard through the discovery of the authentic cellars inside the Château. Finally, at the end of the visit, you will enjoy a tasting including two cognac: VSOP and the prestigious XO Gold.

Inclusions: 2 Cognac tastings: Baron Otard VSOP and XO Gold, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Food & Beverage, Shop items, Gratuities