Things To Do In Cognac France

Summer in the Charente! Planning a trip to Cognac this summer? Consider visiting a Cognac House. Cognac Houses Visiting at least one Cognac House is a must when visiting the cognac region. By visiting a cognac house at their headquarters you will learn about their origins, history and the methods of producing cognac. Most tours include tastings and visits to the cognac house cellar where bulk quantities of cognac are stored. Here are the visiting details of some...

Flat bottom cargo boats (gabarres) were once commonplace on the Charente River that flows past the Courvoisier House in Jarnac and through the town of Cognac. These boats transported salt from the Île de Ré and oaken barrels of Cognac and eaux-de-vie from Cognac. Gabarres were the ideal vessel for moving products in and out of the Charente region. Cognac warehouses were located on the banks of the Charente so that they could...

Within the town of Cognac we suggest these two places to visit for those of us who enjoy gardens and a walk with nature. The King François I Park is located next to the Charente River.  According to legend, the future King of France was born near an oak tree which bears his name.  It is a large area, mainly in a natural state with walking paths crisscrossing though the woods of the park. Cognac’s Public Gardens are closer to...

Celebrate 1000+ Years of Cognac this year at the annual Coup de Chauffe, Festival des Arts De La Rue. What is Coup de Chauffe, Festival des Arts De La Rue? Coup de Chauffe, Festival des Arts De La Rue is an annual free wheeling art festival that features acrobats, puppeteers, dancers, choreographers, comedians, actors, and actresses and other street performers vying for attention in the public meeting places in Cognac. Many of the acts involve...

Via WFMY News... "To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Cognac Blues Passions festival, and the 40th anniversary of Hip Hop,Wyclef Jean was invited to the launch event entitled 'From Blues to Hip Hop'." https://youtu.be/b8yPssFq2BI The full schedule of events for the Cognac Blues Passion festival can be found here https://www.bluespassions.com/

Rémy Martin has a very large number of tours to choose from when visiting Cognac. Here are some of the highlights.... The DISCOVER THE ESTATE BY TRAIN tour offered by Rémy Martin is a unique experience that takes you on a fascinating journey through time. Aboard an electric train, you can explore the art of vine growing, cooperage, distillation, blending, and ageing of Rémy Martin's Cognac Fine Champagne and Grande Champagne eaux-de-vie. The...

A trip to the Cognac region of the Charente in France often means a visit and stay in the town of Cognac. The town of Cognac is set along the Charente River and is home to about 20,000 inhabitants and to august Cognac Houses such as Hennessy and Rémy Martin. Cognac also boasts grand sites like the Château du Cognac the Saint-Léger church and the Château des Valois. The town of Cognac also hosts...

The French term for this way of life is "Art de Vivre," which translates to "Art of Living." Art de Vivre encompasses the essence of French lifestyle, which is based on a love of fine food, good wine, and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. A glass of cognac, a traditional French spirit, is intrinsically linked to French culture and the French way of life - "Art de Vivre." French Art de Vivre is not...

Cognac, France is a charming town that is located in the southwest of France, about 120 miles north of Bordeaux. It is a small town with a population of about 20,000 people. However, it is famous for the production of one of the most popular spirits in the world – cognac. Cognac has been produced in the region for centuries and the town is home to several of the most well-known cognac houses. In...

The River Charente winds its way through the town of Cognac and continues on until it reaches the Atlantic Coast.  In times past, barges of salt and then later cognac were traded along the river.  And, indeed, the river has been used by man for a very long time, as demonstrated by the old Neolithic canoe found hidden on the banks of the Charente which is now housed in Le Musee d’art et d’histoire...