Day trips and Guided tours
Experience the Facets of the Cognac World – Day-trip
Indulge in a luxury Cognac tour from Bordeaux or Paris. Discover a prestigious house and a artisan distillery on an exclusive day-trip
The vineyard of Cognac and its distilleries – Day-trip
Step off the beaten path and experience the true spirit of the Cognac region on an 8-hour guided tour, starting from the town of Cognac with your private driver-guide.
As you travel through rolling hills and sunlit vineyards you’ll meet the owners of two estates that produce their own cognacs and supply the world’s most famous cognac merchants.
Excursion Details
Morning – Distillation, an Artisanal Excellence
The day begins with the visit to the first small, family-run distillery. Far from the crowds, this producer welcome you into his world of copper stills, aging cellars, and age-old traditions.
You’ll learn how cognac is crafted with patience and precision, and taste a selection of their finest eaux-de-vie, each sip a reflection of the land and the people behind it.
Lunch time
For lunch, enjoy a meal at a local restaurant where seasonal ingredients and regional recipes come together in simple yet refined dishes. It’s a moment to slow down and savor the flavors of Charente, paired with a warm, authentic atmosphere where locals gather for their lunch break.
Afternoon – Local grape juice as a basis for gastronomy
In the afternoon, the journey takes a surprising turn with a visit to a traditional vinegar maker. Hidden among the vines, this artisan transforms local grape juice into rich, complex vinegar using natural, time-honored methods. An unexpected and delightful discovery.
You will then visit the second family estate, where, between distillery, cellars and paradise, the owner will present their personal approach to the production of cognac.
Throughout the day, your guide will share stories, insights, and local history, bringing each stop to life.
The highlights of the day-trip
– Visit to two artisanal distilleries
– Tasting of at least six unique cognacs
– Lunch at a local restaurant patronized by locals
– Trip through the cognac vineyards away from the city
Duration
8 hours
Starting points
Online booking
Cognac
On request
Angoulême
Saintes
Number of participants
From 2 to 7 people
Price
(from)
160 € / participant
The day-trip includes
- Private trip with a local driver-guide
- Visit to 2 distilleries
- Tasting of 6 cognacs
- Visit to a craft vinegar factory
- Stops overlooking magnificent landscapes
The day-trip does not include
- Transport to the starting point
- Personal insurance
- Lunch
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
- Services not listed in the description
Practical arrangements
Select the starting point
Upon request, you can choose your departure point from among the towns of Angoulême, Jarnac, Jonzac, or Saintes. The departure time depends on the departure town: 9:00 or 9:30.
In all cases, please contact us to confirm the schedule, access to your departure point, and your return point.
If you are staying in Paris, a same-day round trip is possible, or you can stay in Cognac to visit a cognac house the day after the excursion.
Early in the morning, take a TGV from Paris-Montparnasse to Angoulême, a town located 2 hours and 15 minutes from Paris. We will pick you up at the train station around 10:30.
In the evening, we can drop you off:
– at the Angoulême TGV station for your return to Paris
– at a hotel in the Charente region (Cognac, Angoulême, La Rochelle)
– at a hotel in Bordeaux.
Learn more about the world of cognac
Cognac houses are merchants who purchase eaux-de-vie distilled by winegrowers and distillers.
These houses age the eaux-de-vie for anywhere from 3 to over 50 years, then blend them to create cognacs of varying ages and aromas.
There are four main houses: Hennessy, Rémy Martin, Martell, and Courvoisier, which together account for 85% of global cognac sales.
A dozen smaller merchants represent 13% of sales, and winegrowers and distillers who produce their own cognacs account for 2%.
Immerse yourself in the origins of cognac during a full-day experience, allowing you to discover the remarkable work of the distillers who will explain their production philosophy, the work involved in cultivating the vines, and their relationships with the world of cognac trading.
Offer a gift coupon
Offer this Cognac distilleries day tour as a gift voucher to a friend, for the retirement of an office colleague, or for any special occasion.
More than just a gift, it’s an unforgettable moment to share, personalized to the tastes of the recipient, who can enjoy it at their leisure.
A refined and thoughtful alternative to traditional gifts, ideal for discerning connoisseurs.
Choose your distilleries
Do you have a favorite cognac ?
Tell us its name and we’ll include its production site, if possible, in the tour.
Do you think visiting just one artisanal distillery is enough ?
Let us know. Depending on your tastes, we’ll suggest a visit to a château, an abbey, or an artisan as an alternative, located in the Cognac vineyards, of course.
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