Cognac
Home to the most celebrated French brandy in the world, Cognac is situated on the banks of the river Charente amid beautiful vine-covered countryside just north of Bordeaux.
This is a place where time-honoured traditions blend with captivating flavours, complete with rolling vineyards, centuries-old distilleries and sun-dappled valleys. Our local experts shape your dream trip around some of the world’s finest wines and awe-inspiring experiences.
Cognac wine trips
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Cognac sits in the heart of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and is more than just a name associated with the world’s finest brandy.
This is a place where time-honoured traditions blend with captivating flavours, complete with rolling vineyards, centuries-old distilleries and sun-dappled valleys. Our local experts shape your dream trip around some of the world’s finest wines and awe-inspiring experiences.
Cognac boasts nearly 200,000 acres of historic vineyards, including the likes of Martell, Hennessy, Courvoisier and Rémy Martin. As well as the big-hitters, we’ll show you the lesser-known highlights of the region: a curated deep dive for all the senses.
As well as countless wine tours and tasting opportunities, its verdant landscapes offer the perfect opportunity for sunrise hot air balloon rides, scenic boat trips down the Charente River and culinary delights, complete with a snifter of Cognac to draw each day to a close. Ready for the trip of a lifetime?
Highlights:
- On the magical Île de Oléron, you’ll find yourself surrounded by vine rows stretching to the horizon. Dig into freshly shucked L’Oléronaise oysters, raised off the coast of the island.
- Discover Île de Ré by bike and visit the salt marshes, exploring an age-old tradition and cap off the journey with a tasting of Cognac, delving into the rich heritage of one of France’s most renowned spirits.
- Wander through the narrow cobbled streets of Cognac’s old town, where houses from the 15th to 18th centuries exude timeless charm. Along Rue Grande, Rue Saulnier and Rue Magdeleine, admire the half-timbered structures and the brandy maturing warehouses lining the riverside.
- Saddle up and gallop through undulating vineyards and ancient landscapes. This is one of our favourite, exhilarating ways to immerse yourself in the heart of Cognac countryside.
- Take a dip at Château de Beaulon, where the legendary natural Blue Springs await. Some say the eaux-de-vie aged nearby draw energy from these waters.
“Sit back and relax, SmoothRed will take you on a faultless, varied, and interesting wine (and gastronomic!) tasting tour in your region of choice. 90 happy people have now been wowed by Bordeaux, Rioja, Tuscany, Languedoc, and Alsace courtesy of SmoothRed. You only live once, so stop sipping it at home and start enjoying it where it is lovingly created, courtesy of the experts at SmoothRed” Hoares Bank
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