About us
Treat yourself to the luxury of living to the rhythm of the cognac vineyard, where we know how to give time to time
Cognac Tasting Tour is an inbound travel agency, or a DMC, created in 2005 to offer alternative and personalized tourism, adapted to the Cognac country. It allows you to meet the men and women who participate in the production of cognac and other local spirits : vodka, gin, whisky, liqueurs and Pineau des Charentes.
Jean-Luc, its founder, is an epicurean and a good connoisseur of the vineyard where he lives. He trained at the BNIC (Cognac National Office) to become a “Cognac Educator” and received professional training in cognac distillation at ORECO (Organization Économique du Cognac).
He is a member of the Cognac Cigare Club, of which he was president for several years, and participated in the creation of the Slow Food association of Charente. He participates each year in the organization of the Salon du Goût du Cognac de Grande Champagne (a market of producers from all over France who come to present their best products where food and cognac pairing workshops are offered).
Our agency, Cognac Tasting Tour, is based in Jarnac-Champagne, a village in the heart of Petite Champagne d’Archiac, one of the best cognac vintages, in Charente Maritime, where several large trading houses have wine estates. The agency’s offices are located in a former 19th century wine farm, now perfectly renovated..
Your Questions
There are only a few world-famous brands in Cognac. Why spend more than half a day there ?
Why use a local inbound travel agency (DMC) ?
Why use a driver-guide ?
How to organize a successful stay to truly discover cognac ?
As Alexandra David Neel said :
“Traveling without meeting others isn’t traveling, it’s moving.”
Request Your Experiences
Hotels in the vineyard
For you, we have selected a few hotels for the quality of their services, their location or their originality.
Charming guesthouses
For you, we have selected charming residences where you will meet their owners happy to share with you the French art of living
Excursions with a local guide
With a driver-guide, immerse yourself in the Cognac vineyards and push through hidden doors to discover the secrets of our terroirs.
Workshops and activities
Enjoy surprising and fun activities to do with family, friends or work colleagues
Thematic stays
By self-tour or with a driver-guide, escape for a weekend to enjoy the diversity of the Cognac vineyard.
Incentive & seminars
Go green, far from the daily hustle and bustle, by combining moments of work and moments of relaxation with your teams
Individual Services
Transport Services
- Cognac – Bordeaux transfers (city / airport / TGV station)
- Cognac – Angoulême transfers (city / TGV station)
- Transfers Cognac – La Rochelle (city)
- Provision of a minibus or a bus with driver, half day or day
- Rental of prestige or collection vehicles with or without driver
Accommodation Services
- Hotel room rental
- Rental of rooms in guest houses
- Rental of cottages and individual houses, with associated services
Ancillary Services
- Visits to cooperages, cutlery makers, cork makers, printing workshops …
- Visits to craftspeople
- Cultural, historical visits
- Original meals, picnics
- Rental of prestige or collection vehicles with or without driver
- Guide interpreter and concierge services
Our References
Vineyards & Discoveries Label
Agency labeled by the Ministries of Agriculture and Tourism
Atout France Registration
Travel agency registered in the Register of Travel and Holiday Operators held by Atout France No. IM-016-11-0010
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
