FRANCE
The ones worth booking.
The 12 most popular cognac tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Step into a Royal Cognac Château, learn the Baron Otard story, and taste VSOP D’USSÉ plus XO Gold with an English guide in 1h15.
“You won't see the classic "distillery" but a real castle full of history. Kings and other famous figures dwelled the place, and every room has something to tell. Cognac was superb,of course.”
Braastad cognac discovery tour in Jarnac. See distilling and aging up close, then taste VS, VSOP, XO in 90 minutes.
“We don’t usually leave a review but felt that this particular tour required one. David provided an exceptional tour far and beyond our expectations, his knowledge was second to none and we couldn’t have asked for anything better, This small family run distillery was a far beater choice fur us than the large competitors. The…”
Braastad Cognac in Jarnac: a 90-minute family distillery tour with on-site distillation, aging cellars, and an adult tasting of VS to XO.
“What a fantastic tour. Eric was both fun and knowledgeable. Finally and most important the cognac from this family run house is phenomenal. Could not recommend more.”
Tour Citadelle Gin Distillery, see its cathedral-style stills, and taste four gins including Jardin d’été and Cornichon.
“Great tour . Our guide Emma was friendly and informative . Lovely tastings at the end if the tour . Very well done”
Drive a retro Méhari, 2CV, or Burton around Charente-Maritime with phone-guided circuits to Brouage, Trizay, and coastal roads.
“It was a surprise and it had a real surprise effect for the person concerned! LOCATION of the Méhari: Explanations, reservation, on-site reception, advice for tours. It was a very nice day with family at a very quiet pace that allows us to greatly enjoy.”
Rémy Martin 300th Anniversary Tour in Cognac: 2-hour house and cellar visit with VSOP and XO tasting plus gourmet bites.
“Complet et Intéressant”
A small-group Cognac masterclass in the vineyards near Segonzac and Saint-Preuil, tasting three ages with an English certified educator.
“The class gives you a great summary of how cognac making came to the region, the grape varieties and the process for making cognac. It also covers the topics of aromas and the development of flavours as the cognac ages. You then get to try three cognacs from the same maker of different ages to…”
English tour at Château de Bonbonnet in Cognac with gin production, on-site juniper and orangery details, plus a tasting included.
“Nice way to spend a couple of hours. Interesting and informative. The Rum was a surprise. We will be recommending it to our friends.”
Jarnac Prestige Cognac tour in 90 minutes: English visit to Braastad’s cellars and XO tasting of three oldest cognacs.
“Nous avons effectué la visite prestige avec les dégustations. Nous avons passé un moment fabuleux. Erik, notre guide, est passionné et passionnant. Nous avons appris énormément de choses sur la fabrication du cognac des champs à la bouteille ainsi que l’histoire globale du cognac et celle de la maison. La distillerie est magnifique et très…”
Ride an electric train through Rémy Martin’s Merpins cellars, then taste VSOP cocktails and 1738 Accord Royal with appetizers.
“Excellent and very informative. A lot of interesting facts about Cognac”
All-terrain e-scooters on Île Madame near Cognac. Ride the Flow Vélo route for 2 hours in a small English group with a mobile ticket.
“Poor guidance, only spoke French and talked very fast. As a result, we have not yet been able to complete a fraction of the route. The route was not well explained. The description said there would be a guide, but I didn't see it.”
One hour on e-scooters through Cognac vineyards, with stops at major houses and a Braastad visit led by Eric, in English.
“Fantastic fun touring the beautiful vineyards on the e-scooters followed by a wonderful tour by Eric of the Braastad distillery!”
