Day 1 : Welcome to Cognac

Arrival in Cognac and night in hôtel in the center of Cognac.

Gourmet dinner

Day 2 (or day 7) (optionnal): Cognac - Richemont - Cognac 25 km

Known worldwide for its "nectar of the gods", Cognac you will discover the mysteries of this magical world through its trading houses, museums, old town. Then the road will lead you Cherves-Richemont in the hearth of the “Borderoes”, the “Moulin du Prazier” and the Church of Saint-Geroges de Richemont. You will have relax time along the river “l’Antenne”.

You can choose to relax and stay in Cognac to visit a Cognac producer like Bache Gabrielsen (not available on Week-end and need to book) and the “museum of the Cognac art”.

Night in your hotel. Dinner by our own.

Day 3 : Cognac – Jarnac - Angoulême 50 to 60 km

Along the valley of the Charente betwwen vineyards and water, go to Cognac, the city that gave birth to François 1er to join Angouleme, the international city of comics.

The road will lead you to Saint Brice and Abbey Chatre, the dolmen Guard Sword, Bourg Charente where you can refresh or lunch at the "Bistrot" (One “Michelin Star” restaurant) before joining Jarnac, birthplace of Francois Mitterrand where several sites to visit (museums and birthplace) show the roots of the former President.

Throughout this course, you will follow the roads through the vineyards and picturesque villages rich heritage of the past such as in St. Simon, where the

story of the boatmen will be told. Throughout this journey, the river, dotted with bridges and locks, will never be far. After Champmillon, direction Trois Palis and its chocolate factory than Angoulême, a town of art and history. The heart of this town is built on a promontory overlooking the river and valley.

Night in hotel in the old center, facing the “Palais de Justice”

Gourmet dinner in one if the good restaurants of Angoulême old center.

Day 4 (Optionnal) : Angoulême - La Rochefoucauld - Angoulême – 50 km

Or Angoulême – La Rochefoucauld – Montbron – 45 km

Leaving Angouleme, head of the sources of Touvre then the forest of Braconne to join La Rochefoucauld and its castle. Nicknamed "the pearl of Angouleme area”, this castle was built from a fortress (1026): this is an anthology of seven centuries of architecture and home of the La Rochefoucauld family for over a thousand years. In return, stop at the caves Queroy to discover the works of nature. Night in your hotel. Dinner by our own or night in Chateau Sainte Catherine in Montbron with Gourmet Dinner.

Day 5 : Angouleme – Roullet Saint-Estèphe  35 to 55 km

Or Montbron – Roullet Saint-Estèphe – 55 km

Through forests, plains and along rivers, enjoy the south of Angouleme to discover the villages, washing ... churches, legendary places. At Mouthiers sur Boëme, take the time to visit the pulpit to Calvin, the Jardin du Logis de Forge, labeled as “Jardin remarquable” and simply enjoy the tranquility of the place. Along the Boëme, enjoy the pleasure of riding along the water ... Night in hotel with swimming pool and large garden. Gourmet dinner.

Day 6 : Roullet St. Estephe – Bassac 45 km

And you're back in the country of Cognac. Between the vineyards and fields, glens and valleys, discover around the corner on a hill the ruins of the castle Bouteville and visit the viewpoint located on a promontory. Where the weather is fine, we can see, said one, to the sea! Look at the terraces, there were vines once ... Make a stop at Domaine Breuil to taste their wines, cognac and Pineau des Charentes from from “Green” agriculture… delicious. Night in hotel. Gourmet dinner. Possibility of Cognac tasting here

Day 7 : Bassac - Cognac 35 km

Once again, cross the Charente to enterthe “Must” the cognac vintage : " la Grande Champagne".  Downhill, Segonzac is the capital of the 1er Cru Cognac that you can taste at the House of Grande Champagne as well as by growers of cognac. Back on the roads of Cognac vineyards to join Cognac town. Night in your hotel. Dinner by our own.

Day 8 : Departure after breakfast