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Le Mas Charentais BAR Our restaurant has a panoramic view of the LONGE Charente and a large terrace. Traditional PARK market-based cuisine using local produce.
1 16 120 Saint Simeux +33 (0)5 45 64 08 48
LA SCALA Set at the foot of the château, La Scala’s cuisine is generous, just as it is in Italy. We import wonderful Italian products that put the sun in our lives: charcuterie, cheeses, first cold-pressed olive oil...
2 7, Rampe du Château - 16 100 Cognac +33 (0)5 45 36 59 11
L’Atelier des QUAIS
A gourmet’s bistro offering a cuisine based on fresh, quality produce in a remarkable setting. Ideal for an aperitif, a whole range of cocktails or a meal with your friends, family or as a couple.
4 2, Quai Saint-Jacques 16 100 Cognac LA COURTINE +33 (0)5 45 36 31 03
La Courtine is a welcoming, elegant, verdant setting beside the Charente and the François I park, the emblem of Cognac. Enjoy a traditional cuisine and a wide range of grilled dishes based on local produce… 3 Allée Fichon - 16 100 Cognac • +33 (0)5 45 82 34 78 THE FOOD-LOVER’S GUIDE 04 Fancy eating... AT THE “CHÂTEAU”
BAR La Table de l’Yeuse LONGE Our chef is inspired not only by the setting of our PARK hotel-restaurant close to the Charente but also by his “Jardin Respectueux” - a garden respectful of biodiversity. Our menus offer a truly remarkable range of tastes that will awaken all your senses!
5 65, Rue de Bellevue - 16 100 Châteaubernard +33 (0)5 45 36 82 60
CHÂTEAU DE MIRAMBEAU Faithful to the best French Restaurant du traditions, the Restaurant du Château offers a refined, creative, château regional gastronomy inspired by the richness of local markets with The Restaurant du Château a specific attention being paid to stands on the main square of seafood. Meals are served in one of Jarnac. our gorgeous dining rooms, in the veranda or on the covered terrace. The chef Ludovic Merle has worked for many prestigious establishments. His menus 6 1, Avenue des Comtes Duchatel 17 150 Mirambeau • +33 (0)5 46 04 91 20 highlight local produce: chicken from Barbezieux, Poitou lamb, Marennes oysters together with an interesting list of wines and Les Foudres cognacs to accompany them. Here in this historic building, amongst these ancient barrels, we would like to 8 15, Place du Château invite you not just to enjoy your meal, 16 200 Jarnac but to meet the region’s producers, the +33 (0)5 45 81 07 17 men and women who have made our terroir what it is today. My aim is to bring to your table the memory of their traditions and craftsmanship handed down through the ages, to form a bond between past and present. However, just as the course of the Charente river is shaped by the terrain it traverses, my culinary lexicon has been influenced by my life experiences, so as you travel through our terroir, don’t be surprised if you encounter flavours from elsewhere, the sharp tang of citrus fruit or the nutty sweetness of olive oil, for example. I hope you enjoy your culinary voyage of discovery! Marc-Antoine Lepage 7 50, Avenue Paul Firino Martell - 16100 Cognac • +33 (0)5 17 22 32 23 THE FOOD-LOVER’S GUIDE 05 Fancy eating... Château de IN THE HEART OF Mesnac The Château de MESNAC THE VINEYARDS hostel welcomes you by reservation from March 1st to September 30th, in the rooms of a solid and cosy house from the 18th century. Instinct and instant cooking with farm products.
11 115/122, Rue de l'Eglise 16370 Mesnac +33 (0)5 45 80 55 67
L’Epinière Chez d’Aigre Logis Courcelles Merlageot Torxé Voissay La CagouillardeSt-Pierre- La ferme du Père Chives Les Gours du Père Les Hérards Le Pinier Le Port Laroche Ternant Fontbrossard Cheniers Frâgne de-Juillers Le Breuil Les Nouillers Loiré- La Font Moussac Cresson A timeless restaurant hidden Le Chail sur-Nie Seigné Perin Baunac Champdolent Le Breuil Alfred Fontaine- Saint-Fraigne Charmé Salles- Beaufief St-Julin- St-Martin-de-Juillers Cabariot Archingeay Le Vivier St-Jean- Malmaud Chalendray Lupsault de-Villefagnan Les Ouillères behind a wooden,de -l’Escap warm-coloured Sècheboue d’Angely Courpéteau Ebréon Le Chaumier GibourneFerme-auberge Le Bouchet Bouteau Le Grand Village Le Gua Véronfacade. The atmosphere we’ve Le Gicq Les Inchauds Candé Varaize Breuillaud Tusson Lonnes Bignay LaTouzetterie We offer a traditional cuisine in our Le Breuil Bords L’Aubrée created and the objects on showLes Grandes Le Roty Ligné Juillé Tout Vent Métairies Taillant La Laigne Fontenet Bazauges Lucheville Villesoubis La Vallée Le Pontreau Mazeray ferme-aubergeLes-Touches- (farm restaurant) enable the visitor to return to Le Grand Esset Créssé Les Bertons La Richardière de-Périgny Ranville- Barbezières Oradour Fontenille Fenioux Breuillaud La Roche L’Houmée Agonnay the past. A rustic dining room, with locally sourced vegetables, Trizay L’Hôpiteau La Brousse La Cour Châteaurenaud Le Mung La Giraud LeTreuil Germeville Villejésus Le Chauroy Asnières- Gourvillette L’Essert St-Savinien classical musicSte-Même andChagnon a flaming wines, fruits and, of course,Beauvais- Bourcelaine Geay Grandjean la-Giraud Blanzac- Bagnizeau sur-Matha Guignefolle Luxé Romegoux Aigre LaTerne Chez fireplace provide a relaxing les-Matha our own produce. Home-made St-Groux Beurlay Frichebois La Frédière Le Petit Marestay Bresdon La Grue Aizet Fouqueure La Liéterie Coulonge- Ferret Laleu Nantillé Bordeaux Aumagne Verdille Villorioux Ste-Radegonde sur-Charente Chez Millonambiance. Terrace overlooking the pastries. Le Breuil La Foye St-Hilaire-de Ebéon Matha St-Ouen Chez Mannot Les Loges L’Ardoise Ste-Radegonde Massac Mons Echoisy Crazannes Les Garreaux garden. 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Valades Logis La Vallade Juillac-le-Coq Conteneuil -sur-le-Né Bouteville Giget Theuillac La Merletterie Langlade Figers Les Barbots Mougnac La Rivière St-Fort-sur-le-Né Chez Durand Chez Javrezac Grenon La Brande Le Petit Voeuil-et Giget Machennes Echebrune La Ronce Lignières- Merlet St-Estèphe Chadeniers Pons Sonneville Bourgloux Roullet- Arces Soulignac Chez Pinaud Gémozac Biron Sonneville Bonneuil des Bois Tanzac Germignac St-Estèphe Le Rosier Maine Cierzac Eraville Virollet Réjolles La Pouyade Jarnac- Vérrières Maine Chemin Pondeville La Pétillerie Andole-la-Petite Epargnes Bouquet Maine Mazerolles Chadon Augémon Avy Champagne Le Château 10 Malaville Madion L Birac Seugnac e Les Naulets La Grande Vache Givrezac Le Fy Né Plassac St-Quantin- St-Richer Touzac Chez de-Rançanne Belluire Font Robin Chotard Le Pinier Bois Blanc Les Elies Minaufond Ambleville Chez Taupier Mouthiers- Torsac Rançanne Chadenac Gersac Barzan La Vie sur-Boëme Chenac- Salanzac Fléac-sur-Seugne St-Palais- Chadeuil St-Seurin-d’Uzet Ste-Lheurine -du-Né Nonaville Claix La Pouyade Rosier Chez Piget Les Coffres Chez les Rois Les Monards Champagnolles Oume Chez Nolin Marignac Criteuil- Jurignac St Denis St-Germain-du-Seudre St-Palais- Lachaise la-Magdeleine Pont-à-Brac THE FOOD-LOVER’S GUIDE St-Grégoire- Boutenac-Touvent de Phiolin Roinsac Viville Nanteuillet d’Ardennes Neuillac Arthenac Archiac Lachaise La Magdeleine Etriac Plassac-Rouffiac St-Seurin Brie-sous- Mosnac d’Uzet Mortagne Baracot Bribaudon Usseau Minot 6 Chez Soulice St-Médard Vignolles Ladiville Mainfonds Les Balatries Fouquebrune Denat Antignac Rouffiac Féole Lagarde- Champagne- Boutenac Neulles La Croix Picou St-Eugène sur-le-Né Font Gareau Le Né Vigny La Grimaudière Le Pin St-Genis-06 Les Ecures Mortagne-sur-Gironde St-Georges- Clam Le Clos La Marguerie Voulgézac Bois de-Saintonge Antignac La Pouyade Chez Denis St-Paul Clion Chez Baron Floirac Chez Poupot Garreau Brie- La Broue Aubeville Bécheresse La Bourrelière St-Maurice- sous-Archiac Barret La Caillère Mageloup Lussac Chadurie Charmant de-Tavernole Réaux Les Grands Landry St-Bonnet Péreuil St-Fort-sur-Gironde Lorignac Le Chassac Moings Angeduc Plassac Les Simons St-Paul St-Martial La Meulière Guimps Le Né La Verrerie St-Germain- -de-Vitaterne Allas-Champagne Barbezieux-St-Hilaire Juillaguet LeTirac St-Sigismond- Le Né Blanzac-Porcheresse St-Romain-sur-Gironde de-Lusignan St-Hilaire (La Treille) Chez Guilbeau de-Clermont Jonzac Chez Benais Charde Les Lamberts Chez Bouffard St-Léger Pérignac Quéssant Port Maubert Guitinières Chez Meux Montchaude Chavenat St-Dizant- Bastard Conzac du-Gua St-Ciers- Salles-de-Barbezieux Porcheresse du-Taillon La Bergerie Picoulade Les Baratelles St-Ciers- La Vergne Aignes- Apremont Ste-Ramée Chez Cardot St-Aulais- Cressac- Cormont Champagne Lamerac Chez et-Puypéroux Consac St-Hilaire-du-Bois Grassin la-Chapelle Bessac St-Genis Le Rivalard Les Champagnac St-Germain-de-Vibrac Fessolles St-Nicolas Arnaudeaux LesTortues St-Dizant Le Bourget Reignac Challignac Les Morlières Chez Vieuille Le Sablon La Rounière -du-Bois Chez Gentet St-Maigrin Conac Nieuil- Les Oliviers Brie-sous-Barbezieux Semillac le -Virouil Les Hilairets St-Médard Mortiers Givrezac Condéon Deviat Le Pain Ozillac Passignac St-Martial- Le Couret St-Thomas-de-Conac de-Mirambeau La Servante Poullignac St-Simon- Chez Bouet Guitres Le Tâtre Semoussac de-Bordes Allas- Fontaines-d’Ozillac La Lande Agudelle La Comté Ste-Radegonde Monceraud Peuchaud St-Sorlin de-Conac St-Georges Bocage Léoville Touvérac Berneuil -des-Agoûts Villexavier Mirambeau Les Chapelles Tugéras- Barbegillet Baignes-Ste-Radegonde Chez Moreau Ste-Souline Petit Niort Chez Nicoleau St-Félix St-Bonnet-sur-Gironde Soubran St-Maurice Chaunac Le Portail Bois-Vert Salignac- Les Granges Chillac Vibrac Chamballon Oriolles Brochon de-Mirambeau Neuves St-Laurent La Basquette Port de Cônac Vanzac La Grolle -des-Combes La Geaitrie St-Maurice Touron Chartuzac de-Laurençanne Chardes La 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St-Palais-de-Négrignac Boresse-et-Martron Chalais Les Loges Les Cassotiers Yviers Braud LaTouille Maine Azac Corignac Chepniers Le Colombier Jary ChezTureau et-St-Louis Donnezac Sérignac Le Fief Montlieu Neuvicq Sauvignac Le Moulin de de Bouinot La Cabane La Croix Chez Pichet Martron Mélac la Motte Fortuneau de Rapion la-Garde Rioux- Les Portes Reignac Le Défens Barbotin Martin Romaines Le Passage Etauliers Fraineau La Ferrière St-Avit Grand La Cabane Anglade La Martinettes Brignac La Cabane Orignolles Médillac au Mazerat Couprie Réaud Verdot St-Martin-d’Ary Le Haut Pont de Corps Bazac Berdot L’Hôpital Le Pas de Bret La Merlette Le Cap -Mont d’Avias Bussac-Fôrêt Les Barres Le Gât Vrillant Montguyon Lampiat Magrignac La Genétouze Guillonnet Gouas Collardeau Le Pont St-Androny Le Pontet Mouret Chierzac Genet Le Pavillon La Belle Le Jard de Bourdillas NE Etoile Bernet ON Eyrans Cartelègue Boscamnant DR Parcoul LA La Riade Générac Le Jarculet Fradon Robinson Grignon Le Fouilloux Champagne 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IN THE HEART OF COGNAC
Le Chai
Le Coq d’Or
A traditional brasserie founded in 1908, open 7 days Upscale bistro cuisine using fresh local produce. Our a week. Our dishes are prepared with fresh local and wine bar has more than 200 references. regional specialities. 1 42, Allée de la Corderie - 16 100 Cognac I 2 33, Place François Premier +33 (0)5 45 35 42 77 I I 16 100 Cognac • +33 (0)5 45 36 10 29
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La Belle Epoque The restaurant La Belle Epoque invites you to taste specialities prepared with local products close to the historic quarter. The property enjoys a central location in the heart of Cognac. The patio allows to have your meal outside in the summertime.
3 25, Rue d'Angoulême - 16 100 Cognac
+33 (0)5 45 83 75 62 THE FOOD-LOVER’S GUIDE 07 L’Arty Show > C'est...
1 young ladY, 2 times more local products 3 billion ideas to create a veritable explosion of flavours!
4 23, Rue Pont Faumet - 16 100 Cognac • +33 (0)9 87 04 81 77
Le Duguesclin
Specialities: Breton savoury pancakes and pizzas. A la carte and grills. 5 9, Rue du XIV Juillet - 16 100 Cognac +33 (0)5 45 82 46 22
Brasserie La Distillerie
Le Globe When our chef Sébastien Broda imagined La Distillerie, his intention was to create a Le Globe is a historic Cognac modern brasserie with a menu based brasserie with a bistro on fresh, locally sourced produce and atmosphere. Our cuisine is seasonal eating. Open 7 am to 10 pm based on fresh, tasty produce daily, La Distillerie serves traditional and specialities such as duck cuisine with a modern twist in a eggs with home-made foie relaxed and cosy atmosphere. gras... Our menus are varied and seasonal enabling you And weekends are even more special: to discover our range of why not join us on Saturday night for a specialities. “table d’hôte”, with a set menu devised by our chef, or make our Sunday brunch your 6 15, Place François Ier 16 100 Cognac meal of the day? +33 (0)5 45 82 00 56 7 50, Avenue Paul Firino Martell - 16 100 Cognac • +33 (0)5 17 22 32 23 THE FOOD-LOVER’S GUIDE 08 Garden Ice Café Le Passiflore
Welcome to your Garden Ice Café! At one and the same time we offer the warmth of a coffee-shop, the intimacy of a tearoom and an ice-cream parlour, the menus of a brasserie, the à la carte of a large restaurant and the atmosphere of a lounge! A comfortable and cosy brasserie, a smart and welcoming restaurant and a bar that is ideal for your evenings out. A unique A traditional, welcoming, family- setting that keeps up to date. run restaurant. 8 7, Place François Ier - 16 100 Our chef, born and bred locally, Cognac • +33 (0)5 45 36 91 91 prepares tasty dishes based on French and Charentais traditions. Try our daily menu and our specials! We are just 20 minutes from the town centre.. 11 2, Avenue d'Angoulême LA MAISON 16 100 Châteaubernard La Maison is a gastronomic +33 (0)5 45 32 16 15 restaurant offering both traditional and innovative cuisine based on fresh produce. Our chef Pierre Dumas is an expert at preparing pleasurable meals. L’Oliveraie 9 1, Rue du XIV Juillet - 16 100 Tasty cuisine based on local Cognac • +33 (0)5 45 35 21 77 produce. Restaurant 20 minutes from the town centre on foot.
12 6, Place de la Gare - 16 100 Les Pigeons Blancs Cognac • +33 (0)5 45 82 04 15 Set in a verdant park on the high ground of the St Jacques neighbourhood, Les Pigeons Blancs is in the country yet in the heart of the famous town of Cognac. Menu, local dishes, fish and seafood; vegetarians catered for on request.
10 110, Rue Jules Brisson - 16 100 Cognac • +33 (0)5 45 82 16 36
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le crunch The Bar Louise is both chic and relaxed, welcoming you with its contemporary urban décor. Their policy is simple: local spirits, home-made produce and all of it set up in a refined way by a team of young, tattooed and especially creative barmen! Whether you choose to relax on a banquette or stand at the bar, follow our experts’ advice to try the cocktail that suits you best. The team creates original preparations and of course revisits the classics but above all, they enjoy presenting an impressive display of cognacs and local spirits – try them by the centilitre. 13 1, Place François 1er - 16100 Cognac • +33 (0)5 17 22 31 67 Cocktail LUCIOLE In the heart of the cognac appellation, Luciole is a perfect spot to relax, taste and discover the flavours Lady Bee of cognac. At Luciole, all the great houses stand side by side and showcase the richness of the appellation. Ingredients : An entire wall of the bar is given over to a remarkable • 6 cl of Pineau des Charentes blanc library where all the vintages find their place. A tasting • 3 cl of dry white wine menu enables visitors, whether neophytes or amateurs • The juice of ¼ of a lemon (1 soupspoon or to explore the different eaux-de-vie by age, quality, 1.5 cl) vintage, terroirs, crus and brands. • 1 coffee spoon of runny honey In the summer season, Luciole provides a superb view • Option: 2 cl of sparkling water of the Château de Cognac from its own amazing terrace • Glass : tall tumbler beside the Charente. • Decoration : one slice of lemon and a 14 14, Place du Solençon - 16 100 COGNAC sprig of thyme +33 (0)5 45 81 70 11 PREPARATION : Pour the honey in the glass. Add the lemon juice Mix so as to dissolve the honey Fill the glass with ice cubes Add the white wine and Pineau des Charentes and mix. If desired, add the sparkling water Decorate with lemon and thyme. THE FOOD-LOVER’S GUIDE
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AU CŒUR CHARENTAIS Bakery. Come and indulge yourselves at the Cœur Charentais. 16 200 Veillard • +33 (0)6 42 80 15 33
Just for you! You can find all these brands in the Cognacboutique. Tourist Office Brûlerie Marignan Come and discover our teas and coffees. We have a large range from the coffee merchant’s personal choice to gourmet coffees from all over the world. We also stock a large range of Dammann teas, the most renowned French tea merchant. Ask us for advice; our team will guide you towards teas and coffees that suit your palate.. THE FOOD-LOVER’S GUIDE 16, Rue d'Angoulême 16 100 Cognac • +33 (0)5 45 82 12 92 12 MIEL PAUBLANC Beekeeper for more than 20 years that respects nature and offers 100% natural quality honey and unique sweets in the sector. La Barde - 16 720 Saint-Même-Les-Carrières A LOCAL +33 (0)6 64 93 94 85 BREAKFAST
Beurlay Our pretty golden shortbread biscuits with a slight flavour of angelica are impossible to avoid munching on! Available for every taste with different fillings or in mixed batches..
1, Route de Saintes FOUNDED
17 250 Beurlay IN 1848 +33 (0)5 46 95 62 15
Letuffe Handcrafted factory of charentaises specialities, Chocolaterie Letuffe proposes visits to his workshop (about 1h) and discovery courses for all ages where gourmets will be able to leave with their own creations. THE FOOD-LOVER’S GUIDE 22, Rue du Bourg - 16730 Trois-Palis • +33 (0)5 45 91 05 21 13
Fancy doing... La Noyeraie Our family produces nuts, renowned for SOME LOCAL TASTING their exceptional taste and we are proud to supply the best French restaurants, starred or not. Walnut oil: essential in a gourmet vinaigrette, sumptuous on a chicken supreme, on scallops... A delight on a simple mashed potato or fresh green beans,... Incomparable for marinating goat cheese, in a walnut cake or simply with yogurt and honey... and much more!
And nuts... a recognized health asset!
For a visit or just a few purchases, we welcome all nut lovers to the farm!
La Cagouille Chez Devaud - 16 100 Louzac-St-André +33 (0)9 83 06 38 76 Charentaise "La Cagouille" from A to Z: cow-calf, farmer, caterer and to all sauces: cooked with charentaise Bordeaux, in the Burgundy, sausages, crepinettes, terrines and preserves. But also white boudins, Escargotine, snail sausage, homemade butter snails (Burgundy) Logis de Rancogne - 16140 Mons +33 (0)6 68 00 86 81
L’alambiquée de Roumillac We produce “vins de pays” Charentais, aperitifs, pineau and saffron - “MADE IN JAVREZAC” and for your greater pleasure, we also make jellies and jams for spreading or cooking... Meet us in Javrezac where you’ll also find a small selection of Poitou-Charentes producers.
Tasty tip! ! To accompany a foie gras, try one of these By appointment only. wonderful jams from Clos des Cerises: 2, Chemin de Roumillac - 16 100 Javrezac Péchet mignon, +33 (0)6 81 51 66 40 Caprice d'Eden, Figue or Hé Chalote. THE FOOD-LOVER’S GUIDE 14 The Royal Château of Cognac A 10th century “The independent winemakers of Cognac: authentic personalitiesfortress – and their wines - happy to greet you at their estates year-round!” Overlooking the Charente river, Le Château was initially a 10th-century fortress designed to stop Norman invasions, and then in the 15th century Menbecame and womena stately engaged home whichin a process was the of biodiversity,birthplace of create one theof France’s vineyard-dominated most countryside,illustrious kings, cultivate Francis their Ist. vines, distill and sell their production, whether wine, Pineau des Charentes or cognac. Baron Otard, who had founded its Cognac House in 1795, quickly Ourunderstands slogan – environmental that the thick engagementwalls provide – is exceptional how we are agingpreparing conditions our future; for hisby protecting nature, we respect your values. eaux-de-vie. He purchases Le Château, saving it from total destruction. Do come and meet the independent winemakers. Le Château is still the perfect setting for the most prestigious receptions, cocktail parties, gala dinners, dance evenings, concerts and more. Le Château Royal de Cognac, which became a historic monument, is now a witness to French history and a Cognac House. We are offering a variety of tours combining two aspects of history: the history of France and the history of BARON OTARD Cognac up to the present day. Welcome to the Royal Château of Cognac!
The story of cognac - alternatively
CONTACT : Château Royal de Cognac 127, Boulevard Denfert Rochereau – 16 100 Cognac +33 (0)5 45 36 88 86 www.chateauroyaldecognac.com THE FOOD-LOVER’S GUIDE 15 Fancy... A SELF-INDULGENT WORKSHOP
Cognac Tasting Tour COGNAC TASTING TOUR – MASTERCLASS VSOP COGNAC Experts at your service... Just for you, we invite celebrated specialists who are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. CUISINE WORKSHOP NEAR COGNAC: enjoy a workshop hosted by a chef who is both pedagogical and passionate about his subject! MASTERCLASS VSOP COGNAC: cognac is the liqueur of the gods - discover its history and learn how and when to taste it... Chez Rivière - 16 130 Saint-Preuil • +33 (0)5 45 80 80 38
EXPÉRIENCE SUR MESURE
A chef and a sommelier at home: a gastronomic restaurant in your own house! Whether you’re individuals or professionals, beginners, amateurs, experienced or simply very interested, we can help you improve your cuisine and oenology skills. Tasting initiation: lessons on Food Pairing tasting, perfecting your knowledge and tasting techniques... Cookery classes: step by step creation of a themed dish or menu; work on the techniques you wish to tackle; taste your creation with people of your choice. 16 100 Cognac • +33 (0)7 68 12 06 90 THE FOOD-LOVER’S GUIDE
16 ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH - DRINK RESPONSIBLY. recipe by Julien LACHENAUD RECIPE ! Fancy doing... STRAWBERRIES WITH PINEAU NOTHING VERY MUCH DES CHARENTES AND FROMAGE FRAIS
Serves 4 people : 1 - Wash and tail the strawberries and • 500g of strawberries cut into quarters. • 1 Granny Smith apple diced 2 - Make a caramel with the sugar in small cubes and add half the diced apple. • 40g of caster sugar Deglaze with the pineau; add the butter, strawberries and remaining • 20g of butter diced apple; leave to simmer for 2 • 10cl of red Pineau des minutes. Charentes 3 - Whip the cream and fromage • 250g of fromage frais frais. • 10cl of liquid cream 4 - Serve the warmed strawberries in a shallow bowl with a quenelle of fromage frais.
Charentes réception We are specialists in the organisation of Histoire de recevoir receptions, the preparation of cooked Catering for businesses, individuals, food to take away and the provision of weddings etc. Private room. Cookery cold snacks and appetizers. Our team classes. Tray meals. Ask us for an of professionals will put all their savoir- estimate! faire into creating hot or cold buffets 114, Rue de Marignan - 16 100 Cognac and appetizers. +33 (0)6 06 46 39 19 We will be pleased to hear from you for your cocktail events or receptions, provide advice and of course prepare a personalised proposal for your project. 49, Rue des Quillettes - 16 100 Châteaubernard +33 (0)5 45 36 08 33
An outstanding site for taste
In 2013, the 1st growth cognac of Grande Champagne, known for the subtlety of its eaux-de-vie, obtained the national mark supported by the Ministries of Culture, Tourism, Environment and Agriculture and is now one of 71 noteworthy taste sites in France.. Don’t miss the Salon of Taste, held in the first weekend of February in Segonzac where producers from all over France are present. THE FOOD-LOVER’S GUIDE
ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH - DRINK RESPONSIBLY. 17 Fancy... TREATING La Cognathèque With more than 550 cognacs and YOURSELF 50 pineaux available, Stéphane Denis will guide and advise you on the riches of the area. 8, Place Jean Monnet - 16 100 Cognac +33 (0)5 45 82 43 31
THE TOURIST OFFICE SHOP
In the Tourist Information Offices of Chateauneuf-sur-Charente, Cognac, Jarnac and Segonzac you will find shops selling local products. Happiness for the senses and the taste buds: the products and articles are the result of local know-how. Compose your own basket filled among a choice of regional products recognized for their qualities : ostrich terrines, goose rillettes, snails, mustards, fleur de sel, honeys, chocolates, Charentais butter palets, grape juice, Bouteville balm...
Consume without moderation!
LE GOURMET CHARENTAIS
Located on the Place of Canton, it’s a shop with a raw, cosy and airy decoration where you can buy good artisanal French and local products such as pineau vinegars from the Fleuriet house, Baume de Bouteville, grillon charentais and snails, paste of ragondin with cognac, cognac and pineau chocolates, charentaise cake and a wide choice of regional spirits like cognac and pineau from small producers. Taste craftsmen, here, each product has its history and has been selected for its quality. 22, Rue du Canton - 16 100 Cognac • +33 (0)9 81 81 69 74 THE FOOD-LOVER’S GUIDE
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Cognac Tourisme 16, Rue du XIV Juillet – 16 100 Cognac
Bureau d’information de Châteauneuf sur Charente 2, Rue du Général Leclerc - 16 120 Châteauneuf sur Charente
Bureau d’information de Jarnac 1, Avenue Carnot - 16 200 Mainxe-Gondeville
Bureau d’information de Segonzac 1, Rue Pierre Viala - 16 130 Segonzac
+33(0)5 45 82 10 71 destination-cognac.com [email protected]
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COGNAC TOURISME Want to get away? “Cognac Tourisme”, the incoming tour operator of the Tourist Office, offers a year-round range of tailor-made breaks and theme days in the Cognac area for all budgets: cognac house visits, heritage, river trips, gastronomy, workshops...
For us, nothing is impossible! For you, we promise an exceptional experience!
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