Les Etapes du Cognac

Cognac, from the vine stock to the pot still, from the storehouse to the tasting glass, clues to understand the secrets of the vine, the river, the stones, the history of men. All along these trails which criss-cross the Cognac area, people in the trade, be they coopers, wine growers, distillers welcome visitors, demonstrate their know-how, recount the story of eaux-de-vie.

Les Etapes du Cognac website

Cognac, a walk in the old town

Each day, from the St-Jacques Towers bordering the Charente river to the St Léger priory, the old town comes to life. Seek out the heart of medieval Cognac, born in the 11th century in the shadow of the Valois château. Let yourself be guided through the streets...