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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 Cognac 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 Bouteville 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 Charente 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 France from 1515 to 1547 16th century • “Coup de Jarnac” - 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 • Battle of Jarnac - In 1569, victory over the Protestant troops. The Prince de Condé was murdered after surrendering • Discovery of Pineau des Charentes 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 Pineau des Charentes 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 Jean Monnet (“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 WE LOVE 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 Mornac (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 Bordeaux - 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 WE LIKE ! 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.