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Keep tapping your foot... Blues, classical, rock, electro… festivals to A stimulating be consumed without moderation heritage Top 10 family activities An explosive mixture! TÉLÉCHARGEZ L’APPLICATION 04 06 CONT Frieze Amus-eum ENTS chronological YOURSELVES !

12 15 In the Enjoy life in a château ! blessèd times of the abbeys

16 18 Map of our region A stimulating Destination heritage

20 On Cognac

23 24 Creativity Walks and recreation in the course of villages

26 30 Cultural Top 10 diversity family activities VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 03 Frieze chronological

MIDDLE AGES 1th century ANTIQUITY • Construction of the Château de First vines planted and creation of around the year 1000 the first great highways • 1st mention of the town of Cognac (Via Agrippa, Chemin Boisné …) (Conniacum) in 1030 • Development of the salt trade LOWER CRETACEOUS along the PERIOD 11th to 13th centuries -130 million years ago • Romanesque churches are built all • Dinosaurs at Angeac-Charente over the region 14th and 15th centuries

• The Hundred Years War (1337-1453) – a disastrous period for the region, successively English and French

NEOLITHIC PERIOD RENAISSANCE

• Construction of several dolmens End of the 15th century in our region • Birth of François 1st in the Château de Cognac in 1494 King of from 1515 to 1547

16th century • “Coup de ” - In 1547, during a duel, Guy de Chabot (Baron de Jarnac) slashed the calf of his adversary, the lord of La Châtaigneraie with a blow of his sword. This very adroit “coup” was fatal to the latter • - In 1569, victory over the Protestant troops. The Prince de Condé was murdered after surrendering • Discovery of Pineau des in 1589 VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 04 17TH AND 18TH CENTURY

20ST CENTURY

• Cognac is now exported in bottles • Birth of François Mitterrand 17th century in 1916 at Jarnac – • Invention of double distillation President of France from • Creation of the first cognac trading house: 1981 to 1995 Maison AUGIER in 1643 • Creation of the first “charentaises”(slippers)

• Commercialisation of in 1921 th 18 century • Cognac Tourist Office opens in • Development of the cognac trade and 1924 establishment of the great cognac trading • The regional appellations (“crus”) houses: MARTELL (1715), REMY-MARTIN are identified in 1938 (1726), DELAMAIN et HINE (1763), HENNESSY (1765) et OTARD (1795)

19TH CENTURY 21ST CENTURY

• Decline of river-based trade with the opening • Segonzac is the first French of the Angoulême-Saintes railway in 1867 municipality to obtain the label • Phylloxera crisis between 1875 and 1895 “Cittaslow” in 2010 • Birth of (“Father of Europe”) in 1888 • First semi-automatic bottling machine in 1898

• Cognac acquires the label “Ville d’Art et d’Histoire” in 2012 VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE

ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH - DRINK RESPONSIBLY. 05 Amus-eum YOURSELVES! VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE In 1494, François I was born in Cognac castle. 06 Musée des arts du Cognac

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Thanks to a modern, fun presentation linking multimedia, soundscape and olfactory ambiances, the visitor will discover the mysteries of cognac production.

1 20, Place de la Salle Verte - 16 100 COGNAC +33 (0)5 45 36 21 10 - www.musees-cognac.fr WALKS “King’s Walk” (Le Parcours du Roy) MUSÉE D’ART ET D’HISTOIRE and “Belle époque Walk” bring to life the architectural heritage Situated in the former Dupuy-d’Angeac townhouse, the museum is of the ancient centre of Cognac. home to amazing collections on the history of the Cognac region: The former takes you back to the archaeology, popular traditions, arts and crafts... and a fine art beginnings of eaux-de-vie (17th and collection including Art Nouveau glasswork as well as paintings 18th centuries); the latter, with a visit by Italian, Flemish and French masters - the to the essential Place François I, Charentais artists are is an invitation to return to the given the place of 19th century. honour! Map available at the Cognac 1 48, Boulevard Denfert- Tourist Office. Rochereau 16 100 COGNAC 1 16, Rue du XIV Juillet +33 (0)5 45 32 07 25 16 100 COGNAC www.musees-cognac.fr +33 (0)5 45 82 10 71

ESPACE DÉCOUVERTE EN PAYS DE COGNAC

Interpretation centre showing the heritage and environmental resources of western Charente. Travel back to the heart of our history and discover all the attractions of the area: the river Charente, Romanesque art and of course the story of François I.

1 Place de la Salle Verte - 16 100 COGNAC +33 (0)5 45 36 03 65 - www.espace-decouverte.fr VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 07 Musée des Arts et des Traditions The museum traces the life of an 18th century farm- labourer and the development of the municipality over time. The display of old tools for the various trades (blacksmith, cooper, clog maker, winemaker) takes the visitor deep in the past. 4 3, Place André Hitier - 16 130 SALLES D'ANGLES +33 (0)5 45 83 71 13 sallesdangles.com/le-musee-des-arts-et-des-traditions/

MAISON NATALE DE FRANÇOIS MITTERRAND

Discover the childhood of (President) François Mitterrand through a visit to the living rooms of his home and artefacts preserved by four generations. The visit ends with a stroll in the garden.

2 22, Rue Abel Guy - 16 200 JARNAC +33 (0)5 45 35 46 08 www.mitterrand.org

Musée François Mitterrand The museum is housed in a former MUSÉE DE LA COIFFE cognac winery and has two rooms: in the first are preserved a large The headdress museum displays a collection of headdresses number of “presidential” objects from all over the Charente that demonstrate 19th century - works of art gifted to the former regional identity. president during his 14 years in Visitors can discover the delicate embroidery or the power. In the second room can be remarkable pressing that gave the particular shapes to the seen models of all the great public headdresses of our (female) ancestors. Visits by appointment. works he inspired from 1981-1995.

3 2, Impasse de la Mairie - 16 200 FLEURAC 2 10, Quai de l’Orangerie +33 (0)6 98 91 81 44 16 200 JARNAC • +33 (0)5 45 81 38 88 www.musee-francois-mitterrand.org VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 08 CALITOM AN UNUSUAL VALOPARC ET ATRION VISIT

Learn all there is to know about what happens to household waste in Charente: two fun, educational visits suitable for all ages! Valoparc, situated at Sainte-Sévère (10 minutes from Cognac), deals with the black household waste sacks. Atrion, at (15 minutes from Angoulême), is where all the yellow sacks containing recyclable materials are handled.

A visit to Valoparc and Atrion: • lasts 1.5 to 2 hours • takes you round the plant and the site • includes videos on how waste is dealt with • includes fun workshops with sketches • features models to understand the techniques in use • includes an interactive quiz to test your knowledge and have fun at the same time!

5 VALOPARC : « Panneloup » - 16 200 SAINTE SÉVÈRE 6 ATRION : 19, Route du Lac des Saules - ZE la Braconne - 16 600 MORNAC +33 (0)5 45 65 82 50 ou 0 800 500 429 (Booking essential) - www.calitom.com

CITÉ INTERNATIONALE DE LA BANDE DESSINÉE ET DE La petite maison du lin L’IMAGE Reconstitution of a Charentais weaver’s house in the 19th century. Discover weaving, spinning Spread over three buildings, the city is and bobbin lace. Exhibition on the history of home to a museum of the comic strip, flax, its cultivation and transformation from temporary exhibitions, libraries, an excellent bookshop and boutique, an art house cum plant to yarn. Guided visit of the village on research cinema and a panoramic brasserie. request. Weaving, spinning and bobbin lace Exhibitions, meetings and graphic creation workshop on request. workshops year-round. 8 Ferme La Charmille - 16 130 LIGNIÈRES- 7 121, Rue de - 16 000 ANGOULÊME SONNEVILLE • +33 (0)5 45 91 60 83 +33 (0)5 45 38 65 65 - www.citebd.org www.petitemaisondulin.fr VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 09 CITÉ DE L’HUÎTRE Visit oyster-farmers’ huts on a jetty just above water level. Themes include the oyster, its story, its environment, the people who cultivate it and... tasting. Daily visit to an oyster-farm including demonstration of tools. In the afternoon sessions, learn the art of opening an oyster.

9 Rue de Martyrs - 17 320 MARENNES +33 (0)5 46 36 78 98 - www.cite-huitre.com

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WHEN DINOSAURS RULED THE CHARENTE Fossils of dinosaurs, various animals and PALÉOSITE plants more than 135 million years old have been excavated in the Angeac- Back to the days of Neanderthal man! 3D animations, workshops, reconstitutions, shows on the giant screen. Charente valley since 2010. For a period Using facial morphing, discover how you would have of three weeks each summer you can looked 35,000 years ago! Outdoors you’ll find a trail discover the fossils and the work of (with sound) with life-size villages of homo sapiens, palaeontologists thanks to guided visits Neanderthal man, prehistoric animals as well as and children’s workshops (7 - 11 years). 11 a mammoths’ cemetery. Learn how to light a fire, sharpen flints, throw a spear - for all ages! Book through your nearest Tourist Office. 10 Route de la Montée Verte - 17 770 SAINT-CÉSAIRE Cognac : +33 (0)5 45 82 10 71 +33 (0)5 46 97 90 90 - www.paleosite.fr Châteauneuf sur Charente : +33 (0)5 45 97 13 32 VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 10 Fondation Martell LAUNCHED IN 2016 IN COGNAC, THE FONDATION D’ENTREPRISE MARTELL WILL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ITS GROUND-FLOOR JUNE 30TH, 2018, AS WELL AS ITS ROOFTOP.

Downstairs, a nearly 900 meters square space will be dedicated to immersive artistic installations, specifically designed for the location. Upstairs, the design and the furnishing of the rooftop bar will be entrusted to designers and craftspeople. Between the summer of 2017 and the fall of 2018, the Pavillon Martell de SelgasCano is set in the gardens of the Fondation and is taken over by invited creators for events fostering the coming together and exchange of knowledge. Representative of the future openings, this programme’s aim is to breathe new life into local crafts that blend skilled trades and contemporary design (woodwork, wickerwork, ceramics, glasswork, textiles…) while simultaneously providing a platform for regional performing arts organisations (theatre, music, performance art). The Fondation d’entreprise Martell hopes it can be a driver of growth, creating value for the town of Cognac and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region with exhibitions, workshops, a living-lab, events, residencies in complementary fields (design, architecture, artisan trades, digital, danse, literature, music…).

The inaugural installation was entrusted to the company Adrien M & Claire B with an exclusive new piece: L’Ombre de la vapeur. Thanks to a digital device, it lets the guests wander and interact among thin metallic clouds, on which are projected white, moving particles. The piece is a living, thinking creature that adjusts to the rhythm of the visitors’ walking pace, gestures and pauses on floating furniture.

1 16, Avenue Paul Firino Martell - 16 100 COGNAC www.fondationdentreprisemartell.com VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 11 Enjoy life IN A CHATEAU!

CHÂTEAU DE PANLOY A CHATEAU TO DISCOVER AS A FAMILY Panloy, situated beside the Charente at Port d’Envaux is still live in by the same family. Come and discover, as a family yourselves, an authentic construction from the time of Louis XV. Enjoy the garden treasure hunt which will enable children and parents alike to discover the many outbuildings. The 7ha park has a fine games trail which entices young and old into the woods and paths of the estate plus the opportunity of coming across the château’s animals! Finally, visiting the château itself takes you though all the living areas: salons, bedrooms, galleries, attics. A treasure hunt will enable the children to discover all that Panloy has to offer and have fun at the same time!

12 3, Domaine de Panloy - 17 350 PORT D'ENVAUX +33 (0)5 46 91 73 23 - +33 (0)6 47 48 54 90 www.panloy.com

Château des Énigmes

CHÂTEAU DE BOUTEVILLE As a family or with friends, enjoy an exciting treasure hunt against Built as early as the 9th century to defend the the backdrop of a magnificent Renaissance château area against the Vikings, the castle passed into an unforgettable day for all concerned! the hands of the English and then the French Skill, logic, team spirit... you’ll need al your resources to meet who razed it in 1392. The current château dates the various challenges you encounter, especially in the maze and from the 17th century and was modernised a tunnels. Young or old, you’ll be back for more! century later. 14 Château d'Usson - 17 800 PONS +33 (0)5 46 91 09 19 13 VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 16 120 BOUTEVILLE • +33 (0)5 45 97 51 49 www.chateau-enigmes.com 12 Le Château Royal de Cognac A 10th century fortress The Royal Château of Cognac that dominated the Charente was initially a 10th century fortress designed to stop invasions by the Normans and then in the 15th century a seigniorial dwelling where one of the most famous French kings, François I, was born. Baron Otard, who had established his cognac business in 1795, realised very quickly that the thickness of the building’s walls was perfect and unique for the aging of his eaux-de-vie. He acquired the château, thus saving it from total destruction. The Royal Château of Cognac, now a listed monument, is a witness to the history of France and a major cognac house. We organise different experiences, each one based on two stories: the history of France and Cognac Baron Otard from inception to today.

Welcome to the Royal Château of Cognac!

The story of cognac - alternatively

15 Château de Cognac 127, Boulevard Denfert Rochereau – 16 100 COGNAC +33 (0)5 45 36 88 86 VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE Open year-round except 1st May, 25th December and 1st January www.chateauroyaldecognac.com 13 Château Chesnel A unique château in the region, thanks to its original architecture. The whole is a harmonious construction of outbuildings and château that have remained intact since the first stones were laid at the beginning of the 17th century. The main part of the château is on two levels, flanked by two wings at right angles and at the angles of the quadrilateral are two massive square towers that are topped by a parapet on strong cantilevers that mask the roofs, decorated with crenellations that render this imposing building particularly charming.

16 Château Chesnel - 16 370 CHERVES-RICHEMONT • +33 (0)6 87 80 72 88 (Visit all year on reservation) • www.gite-chateauchesnel.com

CHÂTEAU DE LA ROCHE COURBON

Set in the heart of an age-old forest, this 15th CHÂTEAU DE century fortress was transformed in the 17th Today, a historic monument, Crazannes was built in the 14th and 15th century into a stately centuries a few hundred metres from the Crazannes quarries. The Black home. Visit the furnished château, the French-style Prince and François I stayed here. In the park, you’ll see the Romanesque gardens, an exhibition on chapel, the keep, the moat and the pigeon loft that are vestiges of a former the gardens, old wooden medieval fortress, a stopover on the trail of St James of Compostella. games... 17 24, Rue du Château - 17 350 CRAZANNES • +33 (0)5 46 90 15 94 www.crazannes.com NEW FOR 2018! Opening of a 2nd room of Escape Game! 19 La Roche Courbon 17 250 SAINT PORCHAIRE +33 (0)5 46 95 60 10 www.larochecourbon.fr

Château de Plassac Guided visit on the history of the château de Plassac, on the Dampierre family and their famous visitors. The château stands on one of the St James of Compostella trails. Don’t miss the cellars and distillery where you can try products from the château!

18 17 240 PLASSAC +33 (0)5 46 49 81 85 • www.chateaudeplassac.com VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 14 In the blessèd times OF THE ABBEYS ...

ABBAYE DE CHÂTRES Romanesque abbey dating from the end of the 11th century. The transept and choir were partially destroyed during the 100 Years War whereas the monastic buildings were burned down during the Wars of Religion. The abbey was sold as a National Asset in 1795 then transformed into a pottery until 1825. Its classification in 1948 as a historic monument enabled restoration work to begin which has recently acquired a new impetus since 2016. ABBAYE DE

20 Domaine de Garde Épée - 16 100 SAINT-BRICE FONTDOUCE +33 (0)5 45 82 10 71 (booking essential) www.abbaye-de-chatres.net Founded in 1111, the abbey became a regional power from the 13th century and obtained the title of Royal Abbey in the 15th century. ABBAYE DE It suffered from the torments of the 16th century Wars BASSAC of Religion. However, the different rooms that have The visitor to this major been preserved demonstrate the scale of the abbey at its Benedictine abbey is height. Every year, Fontdouce immediately impressed by its organises exhibitions, architecture emerging from the singing workshops and vineyards. One thousand years a classical music festival of history, from the 11th century until our day, can be read in the in July. stonework. Classic, gothic and baroque styles sit seamlessly side by side, 23 Abbaye de Fontdouce recalling moments of pain and glory. 17 770 SAINT BRIS-DES-BOIS +33 (0)5 46 74 77 08 21 50, Route de Condé - 16 120 BASSAC +33 (0)5 45 83 08 32 - +33 (0)6 70 98 38 74 (booking essential) www.fontdouce.com www.abbaye-de-bassac.fr

ABBAYE AUX DAMES, LA CITÉ MUSICALE

Founded in 1047 the Abbaye aux Dames was the first monastery for women in . It has a unique architectural heritage with a blend of Romanesque (the abbey church) and the classical style of the monastic buildings. In June 2016, the Abbaye aux Dames, la cité musicale unveiled its latest attraction: MUSICAVENTURE - a new generation immersion experience in 3D sound!

22 11, Place de l’Abbaye - 17 100 SAINTES +33 (0)5 46 97 48 48 - www.abbayeauxdames.org VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 15 L’Epinière Chez d’ Logis Courcelles Merlageot Torxé St-Pierre- Chives du Père Les Hérards Le Pinier Le Port Laroche Ternant Fontbrossard Cheniers Frâgne de-Juillers Le Breuil Loiré- La Font Moussac Cresson Le Chail sur-Nie Seigné Perin Baunac Le Breuil Fontaine- Saint-Fraigne Salles- Beaufief St-Julin- St-Martin-de-Juillers Charmé Le Vivier St-Jean- Malmaud Chalendray de- Les Ouillères de -l’Escap Sècheboue d’Angely Courpéteau Ebréon Le Chaumier Le Bouchet Bouteau Le Grand Village Le Gua Véron Les Inchauds Candé Breuillaud Bignay LaTouzetterie Le Breuil L’Aubrée Les Grandes Le Roty Ligné Juillé Tout Vent Métairies Lucheville Villesoubis La Vallée Le Pontreau Le Grand Esset Les-Touches- Créssé Les Bertons La Richardière de-Périgny Ranville- Barbezières Oradour Fenioux Breuillaud La Roche L’Houmée Agonnay L’Hôpiteau La Cour Châteaurenaud La Giraud LeTreuil Germeville Villejésus Le Chauroy Asnières- L’Essert St-Savinien Ste-Même Chagnon - Bourcelaine Geay Grandjean la-Giraud Blanzac- sur-Matha Guignefolle Luxé Aigre LaTerne Chez les-Matha St-Groux Frichebois La Frédière Le Petit Marestay La Grue Aizet La Liéterie Coulonge- Ferret Laleu Nantillé Bordeaux Villorioux Ste-Radegonde sur-Charente Chez Millon 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 La Renaudière Villefranche Chez Audebert Jeune Les Rivières Les Marais Champagne 17 Taillebourg La Férouze Briou Crotet Puyréaux Aujac La Gataudière Auge Lanville La Loubartière Le Breuil Marcillac- Cellettes 12 Boudérat St-Caprais Port- Bâtard Auge- Lanville Pont-l’Abbé- St-Michel Sonnac La Pinelle Montaigon Ambérac Maine-de-Boixe St-Porchaire d’Envaux Le Brandet Thors St-Médard L‘Age

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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 St-Hilaire-du-Bois Grassin la-Chapelle St-Genis Le Rivalard Les Champagnac St-Germain-de-Vibrac Fessolles St-Nicolas Arnaudeaux LesTortues St-Dizant Le Bourget Reignac Les Morlières Chez Vieuille Le Sablon La Rounière -du-Bois Chez Gentet St-Maigrin Conac - Les Oliviers Brie-sous-Barbezieux le -Virouil Les Hilairets St-Médard Mortiers Givrezac Condéon Le Pain Passignac St-Martial- Le Couret St-Thomas-de-Conac de-Mirambeau La Servante St-Simon- Chez Bouet Guitres Le Tâtre de-Bordes Allas- Fontaines-d’Ozillac La Lande La Comté Ste-Radegonde Monceraud Peuchaud St-Sorlin de-Conac St-Georges Bocage Léoville Touvérac Berneuil -des-Agoûts Mirambeau Les Chapelles Tugéras- Barbegillet Baignes-Ste-Radegonde Chez Moreau Ste-Souline Petit Chez Nicoleau St-Félix St-Bonnet-sur-Gironde St-Maurice Le Portail Bois-Vert Salignac- Les Granges Vibrac Chamballon Brochon de-Mirambeau Neuves St-Laurent La Basquette Port de Cônac La Grolle -des-Combes La Geaitrie St-Maurice Touron de-Laurençanne Chardes La Gâtine Messac Bran Châtignac Rouffignac Chazeau Vitrezay La Guillonnerie Les Poteries Les Boucs Bors Pleine-Selve Troquereau La Sablière La Croix Moulons Mérignac St-Palais de Jean Verat La Font de Cosson Le Pas Air Blanc Pommiers -d’Ozelle Chez Le Pinier Brie- Néron Coux -Moulons Le Pin Chez Boisson Souméras La Brune La Vallade La Croix sous-Chalais Les Martinauds Les Barbiers Blanche Maine Le Pas de Gourbeuil Robine La Bruyère Vallet St-Ciers- St-Caprais- Le Glorit La Porte Port -sur-Gironde Chandas La Verrerie des Callonges de-Blaye Les Charbonnières Les Férrés Ste-Colombe LaTannerie St-Vallier Gablezac Les Rodiers Polignac St-Aubin Le Petit Chez Chotard Ste-Marie Moulin Chez Prias La Prime Les Gorces LesAlains de-Blaye Les Drouillards La Roche Marcillac des-Bois Chez Perrier St-Christophe Le Pas des Fenêtres St-Palais-de-Négrignac Boresse-et-Martron Chalais Les Loges Les Cassotiers Braud LaTouille Maine Azac Le Colombier Jary ChezTureau et-St-Louis Donnezac Sérignac Le Fief Montlieu Neuvicq 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 Médillac au Mazerat Couprie Réaud Verdot St-Martin-d’Ary Le Haut Pont de Corps Berdot L’Hôpital Le Pas de Bret La Merlette Le Cap -Mont d’Avias Bussac-Fôrêt Les Barres Le Gât Vrillant 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 DR Parcoul LA La Riade Générac Le Jarculet Fradon 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Luchat Les Monroux Les Gonds Réparsac Villeneuve de-Nouère Rouhénac Vouillac-le-Haut Fontenelle Argence Varzay Richemont Roissac Guissalle Boutiers- La Faye St-Romain- La Charente Les Poitevins Luchac 3 Courcoury Dompierre- St-Trojan Fleurac Echallat de-Benet Les Guillots sur-Charente Chérac Louzac- Neuillac Asnières- Vindelle N10 Pisany Nercillac Balzac La Métairie St-André Javrezac 32 Foussignac sur-Nouère LesTreuillons Courcion 34 Les Métairies Douzat Vouillac Villeneuve St-Trojan (Les Genins) LesArènes St-Laurent-de-Cognac Chassors Chez Cantin Chermignac Julienne (Coursac) Mérignac Les Grandes Maisons St-Sever- Puyrenaud Les Chabots Champniers de-Saintonge Cognac St-Brice LaTouche Bois Renard L’Hôpiteaux Fontenille Les Rétaud La Seugne Rouffiac LeTreuil Chauvauds Le Vivier Brénat Thézac Les Breuils Averton Jarnac Villars St-Yrieix- Jarlac Triac-LautraitBourras Marange sur-Charente Chez Préguillac Brives- 2 N141 Tarsac 6 > Roudier Les Mauds Thénac Salignac- Merpins Triac Meursac La Cabourne sur-Charente Cheville Le Pontouvre LesTouches La Laurencière sur-charente Le Prunelas Châteaubernard Bassac Malvieille Moulède Bellevue Les Planes Soubirat Les Michauds Bourg-Charente Gondeville Moulidars Les Sauzeaux La Jard Montils La Pallue 21 Hiersac Les Epeaux Rioux La Frénade St-Saturnin Gond-Pontouvre La Chagnaud 27 Graves-St-Amant Chez Linars Bardines Corme-Ecluse Colombiers Virlet Goux Tilloux Chez Boutin Fléac La Sauveté Berneuil Ste-Foy Ars Touchard Auvignac Mainxe Montpellier- Tesson St-Seurin- Gensac-la-Pallue Villars La Nérolle 24 St-Simon Angoulême de-Médillan St-Simon- Vaumondois de-Palenne Gimeux Champmillon St-Michel Les Courtets St-Léger Marville St-Même Vibrac Trois-Palis Thaims Jorigrac de-Péllouaille Les Egaux Biard 7 28 Grézac les-Carrières Angeac-Charente Soyaux La Barrière La Lijardière Pérignac Genté Roissac Garancille Les Brandes Le Pied Les Brunets Le Chaillaud Coulonges Salles-d’Angles Douvesse 11 Nersac du Chêne St-André-de-Lidon Deuville 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8 Augémon Avy Champagne Le Château 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 KEY 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 AMUS-EUM YOURSELVES St-Seurin-d’Uzet Ste-Lheurine -du-Né Nonaville Claix La Pouyade Rosier Chez Piget Les Coffres Chez les Rois Les Monards Champagnolles Criteuil- Jurignac Oume St Denis St-Palais- Chez Nolin Marignac Lachaise Pont-à-Brac IN THE BLESSÈD TIMES St-Germain-du-Seudre St-Grégoire- la-Magdeleine Boutenac-Touvent de Phiolin Roinsac Viville OF THE ABBEYSNanteuillet d’Ardennes Neuillac Arthenac Archiac Lachaise La Magdeleine Etriac Plassac-Rouffiac St-Seurin Brie-sous- Mosnac d’Uzet Mortagne Baracot Bribaudon Usseau Minot Chez Soulice St-Médard Vignolles Ladiville Mainfonds Les Balatries Fouquebrune Denat Antignac RouffiacENJOY LIFE IN A CHATEAU Féole Lagarde- Champagne- Boutenac Neulles La Croix Picou St-Eugène Font Gareau Le Né V La Grimaudière Le Pin St-Genis- St-Georges- Les Ecures sur-le-Né La Marguerie igny Mortagne-sur-Gironde Clam Le Clos VCREATIVITYoulgézac AND RECREATION 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 A STIMULATING HERITAGE 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 ON COGNAC 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 PérignacCULTURAL DIVERSITY 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 Gâtine Messac Bran Châtignac Rouffignac Chazeau Passirac Vitrezay La Guillonnerie Les Poteries Les Boucs Bors Pleine-Selve Expiremont Chantillac Troquereau Courpignac La Sablière La Croix Moulons Mérignac St-Palais de Jean Verat La Font de Cosson Le Pas Air Blanc Pommiers Brossac -d’Ozelle Chez Boisredon Le Pinier Brie- Néron Chamouillac Coux -Moulons Le Pin Boisbreteau Chez Boisson Souméras La Brune La Vallade La Croix sous-Chalais Les Martinauds Les Barbiers Blanche Maine Le Pas de Gourbeuil Sousmoulins Chatenet Guizengeard Robine La Bruyère Vallet Chevanceaux St-Ciers- St-Caprais- Le Glorit La Porte Port -sur-Gironde Chandas La Verrerie des Callonges de-Blaye Curac Montendre Les Charbonnières Bardenac Les Férrés Ste-Colombe LaTannerie St-Vallier Gablezac Les Rodiers Jussas Polignac St-Aubin Le Petit Chez Chotard Ste-Marie Moulin Chez Prias Pouillac La Prime Les Gorces LesAlains de-Blaye Les Drouillards La Roche Marcillac des-Bois Chez Perrier St-Christophe Le Pas des Fenêtres 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 Campugnan Saugon Pacraud Clérac A stimulating HERITAGE

VISITE GUIDÉE DE SAINT-MÊME-LES-CARRIÈRES

MAISON DE LA LIEUTENANCE

The House of the Lieutenancy sits at the beginning of la rue Grande, the main thoroughfare of Cognac from the Middle Ages right up to the middle of the 19th century. Itself medieval, it was th During a two hour visit you will discover the heritage of Saint- rebuilt during the 17 century and the Même-les-Carrières: the château, the church, the bread-oven sculpted wood on the façade probably and wash-house and most importantly the stone quarries dates from the 15th century. The door, which were exploited from the 8th and 9th centuries on, initially flanked by pilasters and the interior as an open-pit and then from the 17th century until 1975 as a fittings (fireplaces, paintings) dates from mine. An impressive ensemble, 2km long and 600m wide.. the 17th century. The property belongs 24 16 720 SAINT-MÊME-LES-CARRIÈRES to the House of Prunier. +33 (0)5 45 81 92 28 (Sundays by reservation) 26 5, Rue Grande - 16 100 COGNAC www.saint-meme-patrimoine.fr

LATE NIGHT PERFORMANCES! LET’S GO OUT!

Let’s go to Bourg-Charente for the Son et Lumière show “The real history of cognac”! The spectacle takes place on two evenings in July on the banks of the Charente at the foot of Bourg- You, the driver, follow the guide who will introduce you to Charente château. It tells the story of cognac the best-kept secrets of Grande-Champagne. An audio file through 11 scenes, from antiquity to today. provides commentary and you make brief stops at various A local association has created the show illuminated, animated sites. The evening ends with a tasting which traces the real story of traditions and of local products. Every Friday evening in July and August. know-how that are unique in the world and 25 Every Friday night in July and August – Reservation essential. that produce cognac. +33 (0)5 45 83 37 77

VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 27 Reservation essential +33 (0)5 45 81 30 25 18 COGNAC VILLE D’ART ET D’HISTOIRE The “City of Art and History” department has produced a series of booklets on the history of Cognac in French for both adults and children. One has been published in English: «Let us tell you about Cognac» and is on sale at the Tourist Office in Cognac.

26 +33 (0)5 16 45 00 17 - www.ville-cognac.fr

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Inside – Outside (Dedans-Dehors), hidden heritage. Twenty photos by Julia Hasse that show us what we don’t normally see, what’s hidden behind the facades of buildings – elements of architecture or decoration, inner courtyards, gardens … A true immersion in the diversity and wealth of the city’s hidden heritage. On sale at the Cognac Tourist Office.

the little Churches in the vines TRAIN Our region has a wealth of Romanesque churches and we have prepared this brochure showing five (each of about 50km) to Cognac’s little train for tourists offers a enable you to visit them and admire their remarkable architecture. guided tour of the city’s heritage. Only 2€ in our Tourist Offices. 26 +33 (0)7 68 07 85 55 VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 19 On COGNAC VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 20 XO MADAME

XO Madame organises tailor-made wine-themed Tonnellerie Allary breaks for individuals, groups and companies. A guided visit of our cooperage Our offer includes romantic starts in the workshops and will weekends in the Cognac draw you in to the heart of our ancestral savoir-faire - half a area, weekends with your century of art and tradition. The family or with devotees of guided visit (Mon-Fri only) lasts eaux-de-vie. Nothing is between 1 & 1.5 hours and is impossible! conducted in French, English and 28 16 100 COGNAC Spanish. +33 (0)6 08 85 95 42 Booking essential www.xomadame.fr 31 29, Route de Cognac 17 520 ARCHIAC +33 (0)5 46 49 14 59 www.tonnellerie-allary.com

LE CEP ENCHANTE

Enjoy a fun trail amongst the vines, interspersed with scenographies, visual, aural and olfactory effects. Or... how about a round of SwinGolf (9 holes, all surfaces). Opportunity to taste our production at the end of the visit.

New for 2018 > Cognac escape game” – a whole hour of puzzles. Booking essential. > “BIKE & WINE” – visit our vineyards on bikes provided by us. Booking essential.

29 4, Rue de la Croix de l'Anglais - 17 490 MACQUEVILLE • +33 (0)5 46 26 67 76 - www.lecepenchante.fr

COGNAC TASTING TOUR

Jean-Luc, guide and Cognac Educator will help you discover cognac from the vine to the glass by taking you to the most discreet vineyards in France. Learn the history of the vineyards, from the Romans to the present day without forgetting the Wars of Religion, the 19th century phylloxera crisis - all too visible in the scenery and architecture. Your guide leaves nothing to chance and will open otherwise hidden doors, will introduce you to personalities, distillers, barrel-makers all of whom are proud to live in a region which produces a symbol of luxury - “à la française”: cognac!

30 Chez Rivière - 16 130 SAINT PREUIL +33 (0)5 45 80 80 38 (Booking essential) - www.cognac-tasting-tour.fr VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE

ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH - DRINK RESPONSIBLY 21 MAISON MARTELL

« CIRCUIT DU CHÊNE » FROM THE OAK TO THE BARREL

Watch casks being made thanks to the magic of fire and the skill of the barrel-maker. In the distillery you will be able to discover all the subtleties of Charentais distillation and in the cellars learn about the mysteries of the ageing process. Tasting of cognac, pineau and wine.

32 1, Rue de la Boucle 16 200 CHASSORS +33 (0)5 45 80 98 91 booking essential www.moinefreres.fr

ÉCOMUSÉE DU COGNAC When you cross the threshold of Martell, in Cognac, you’re entering a DOMAINE TESSERON unique story. The story of Jean Martell who, during the reign of Louis XIV in 1715, established his cognac house. The story of a house that, Welcome from the winemaker over generations, immortalises the age-old know-how of winemakers, to his estate! Visit the distillers, barrel-makers and cellar-masters. winegrower’s museum, The story of a captivating region with poetic names: Grande perfumer’s consoles and also Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois. The story of a two exhibitions: way of life “à la française” combining elegance with sophistication • Cuba: chocolate, coffee and that makes Martell so easily recognisable. The story of a Havana cigars house that has just celebrated its tercentenary. A story to discover, explore and... taste. • Vehicles and collections of objects from the 50s and 60s Tasting and sale of pineau des MARTELL OPENS ITS DOORS! Charentes, aged cognac and chocolates. Visit our historic site and discover Martell’s way of making cognac. Visits year-round; booking essential. 33 35, Route des Bessons 17 770 MIGRON 28 16, Avenue Paul Firino Martell - 16 100 COGNAC +33 (0)5 46 94 91 16 VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE +33 (0)5 45 36 34 98 ou [email protected]

22 ALCOHOL ABUSE IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH - DRINK RESPONSIBLY Creativity ART AND AND RECREATION ... CREATIVITY IN COGNAC

In December each year an exhibition and sales event is held in the Couvent des Récollets in Cognac. Here you can meet artists and craftspeople - something for every taste!

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SCULPTURES FROM THE JULIENNE SYMPOSIUM

More than 20 stone sculptures, created for various editions of the Symposium, that began in 2002, are on show beside the Town Hall and on the main square. The works of art are unique and original - monumental in most cases - and form an open-air museum accessible to all. Every two years, in September, the International Sculpture Symposium brings together a number of artists for a dozen or so days. The programme? Creativity, sensitivity and talent!

34 Place de la Mairie et Place Michel Feuillâtre - 16 200 JULIENNE +33 (0)5 45 81 20 24 ou +33 (0)6 07 35 91 69 - www.sculpture-julienne.fr

Art and wood at breville As part of its programme to enhance creativity using wood, the “Arbbre” association arranges residencies for artists and also a biennial event: “Art & Passion of Wood” which takes place in August. Here the visitor can experience exhibitions on craftsmanship, participate in lectures and workshops and enjoy a number of activities. 35 Le Bourg - 16 370 BREVILLE • +33 (0)5 45 80 82 05 - www.art-bois-breville.com GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 23 Walk IN THE COURSE OF VILLAGES VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 24 When you’re out and about, do spend some time in our atypical little villages and be surprised by their authenticity.

ABBEYS, ROMANESQUE CHURCHES, FOUNTAINS, WASH HOUSES, CHÂTEAUX ARE ALL PART OF OUR RICH HERITAGE…

Visit your nearest Tourist Office to get ideas for days out.

DID YOU KNOW? The suffix -ac at the end of a place name comes from the Latin -acum and originally from the Gallic -acos and it means an owner’s estate. VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 25 Cultural DIVERSITY VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 26 COGNAC BLUES PASSIONS

At the beginning of July, come for a week of Blues in Cognac. The festival attracts R&B artistes from the world over for you to enjoy. Spread around a magnificent haven of greenery - heart of the festival - all the stages offer an original, gourmand’s view of Afro-American music. 37 1, Rue du Port - 16100 COGNAC +33 (0)5 45 36 11 81 - www.bluespassions.com International Tattooing Salon This is THE event for all those who love tattoos. Two whole days when artistes from all over the world demonstrate their talents. Various events, concerts... 37 14, Rue du Canton 16 100 COGNAC +33 (0)5 45 80 81 71 www.tatouage-cognac.com

SUMMER FESTIVALS

FÊTE DU COGNAC

This three day festival at the end of July takes place on the quays of the Charente with a range of concerts, entertainments and local products. It is dedicated to gourmands of new flavours - whether audio or gustative - and of course to all those seeking a festive atmosphere.

37 25, Rue de Cagouillet 16100 COGNAC • +33 (0)5 45 81 21 05 www.lafeteducognac.fr VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 27 Festi’Classique

Festi’Classique is a blend of two different excellences: music and cognac. The festival’s ambition is to bring to the fore the most brilliant talents of classical music in a setting that promotes the most prestigious cognacs.

37 +33 (0)5 46 94 74 61 www.festi-classique.com

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of classical music. COGNAC PLACE DE CONCERT • COGNAC FESTIVAL 38 11, Place de l'Abbaye – 17 100 SAINTES +33 (0)5 46 97 48 48 - www.abbayeauxdames.org/ VISITS AND HERITAGE GUIDE VISITS AND HERITAGE 28 LEC Festival – Cognac European Literature Festival

Exciting, fascinating debates, privileged time with writers, meet people of all ages in a warm, convivial frame of mind. Writers, translators, journalists and artistes from all over Europe get together to make Cognac a capital of literary Europe.

37 15, Rue Grande - 16 100 COGNAC • +33 (0)5 45 82 88 01 www.litteratures-europeennes.com

LES ABATTOIRS L’AVANT SCÈNE DE COGNAC Les Abattoirs is a concert hall, musical teaching space, artistes’ residence and organiser of after- THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY CULTURAL SEASON work events... NARRATIVE Westrock has a year-round, eclectic On the programme: dance, theatre, music, programme of music and organises circus, magic... the Mars Planet Dance festival original festive events that brighten and the “Coup de Chauffe” festival in the up Cognac’s nightlife! public areas. Each season demonstrates the 37 33, Rue des Gabariers vitality of current creativity, genres and artistic 16 100 COGNAC forms from here and elsewhere and is based +33 (0)5 45 82 48 06 on pleasure and demand. www.westrock.org 37 1, Place Robert Schuman - 16 100 COGNAC +33 (0)5 45 82 32 78

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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, distilleries “en fête”, river trips, gastronomy, workshops...

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