Top Things to do in Charente-Maritime
Top Hotels in Charente-Maritime
- 1. Hotel Le Square
- 2. Hotel Ile de Lumiere
- 3. Maisons du Monde Hotel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port
- 4. Hotel Le Galion
- 5. Hotel Les Brises
- 6. Hotel de la Maree - Ile de Re
- 7. Hotel de la Monnaie
- 8. Central Park Hotel & Spa
- 9. Kyriad La Rochelle Centre - Les Minimes
- 10. Hotel La Marine La Rochelle
Top 10 Distilleries in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Discover the best top things to do in Charente-Maritime, France including Domaine De Birius, Domaine Raymond Bossis, Cognac GROSPERRIN, Moulin de la Lande, Cognac J. Normandin-Mercier, Cognac Bertrand, Domaine Bel Ange, Domaine de Beaulieu, Cognac Danjou, Distillerie.
Restaurants in Charente-Maritime
1. Domaine De Birius
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
24H/24, 7j/7... By appointment! We welcome you with a smile, our knowledge, our products and our horrible French accent :)
2. Domaine Raymond Bossis
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Since 1919 the Domaine des Groies has been in the family. It was in 1924 that Auguste Bossis began planting vines, of these vines, that only one rank remains today. Our job is to get the best out of our vines, given the weather that changes the parameters of the crop every year. We are very concerned about respect for the environment, which is why we practise Optimus-based agriculture, which minimizes the impact of pesticides on grapes and thus on wines.
3. Cognac GROSPERRIN
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Located in the city center of Saintes, in historical cellars on the bank of the Charente river, GROSPERRIN cognac house offers private visits. In this unique and intimate visit into the heart of a small cognac house, famous all around the world for the quality of its cognac, discover the secret of ageing and the assemblage, and many other technicals aspects of the cognac production.
4. Moulin de la Lande
5. Cognac J. Normandin-Mercier
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Only 10 minutes away from La Rochelle, come and visit the Domain of La Peraudiere : here has been established in 1872, a company of Cognac and Pineau des Charentes called J. NORMANDIN-MERCIER. During the tour, which lasts about one hour and a half, you will visit the distillery, the ageing cellars and bottling cellars. At the end, there is a tasting of three old qualities of 3 Cognacs and Pineaux des Charentes. Find us: On Highway N11 to Niort, Exit D9 to Chagnolet / St Xandre Schedules for the shop: 8:30 AM-12:00 AM / 1:30 PM-6:00 PM, from Monday to Friday. Tour and Tasting: 10 € Per pax Special price for groups 2 visits per day: Monday to Friday : 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM. Only for groups on week end, please call us. English spoken
Reviewed By ArlingtonMike - Arlington, United States
We toured this establishment as an excursion while on a Mediterranean cruise. The facility is a winegrower, cognac distillery and rackhouse. They operate under their own brand and do their own blending. Our tour started in the vineyard. We missed the grape harvest but we were encouraged to sample the grapes from the vine and they were indescribably flavorful. We then walked through the grape press area and next the distillery proper. There we were told how cognac is made and got samples at each stage. This part of the tour was presented by a woman and her father. They were gracious and absolutely charming especially when she needed help from her father (in French) with our questions. We then toured the stone-walled caves where the barrels of cognac age and finished the tour with a tasting in their gift shop. Fear not! No hard sell. Just friendly assistance. We bought 2 bottles and once home we realized it was the best cognac we ever had. We were quite sad when that last bottle was emptied. Since they are family-owned they only make a certain amount and that's not enough to bother shipping it. (I've tried!). Amazon will happily tease you with pictures of the bottle and its label, but forget trying to order it. As far as I can tell, to get any you must go there! Honestly, this entire event was so wonderful we've already decided we'd repeat this tour if we ever find ourselves in that part of France again. (And this time, we'd buy more than 2 bottles!)
6. Cognac Bertrand
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
In the heart of the Petite Fine Champagne, one of the two premier growing regions of Cognac, you may find the Bertrand family at the Domaine since 1731. We welcome you to our property, to discover our passion and taste the products of our craft. Visits of our distillery, ageing cellars during the week and weekend by appointment. Located 5 min from Jonzac towards Cognac. Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9am to 12am and 2pm to 6pm Evenings and Weekends by Appointment.
Reviewed By Jolsimms
We had a fabulous morning visiting Cognac Bertrand. We were met at the entrance by Seph who explained about the family history of the Bertrand house and the annual cycle of cultivating the vines and how the grapes are then distilled into Cognac. He made this very informative and kept the interest of 2 teenage boys! We then met Therese who lead the tasting. She explained about the different cognacs and Pineau. They were all delicious. All in all a great experience made extra special by the personal and warm welcome of the owners.
7. Domaine Bel Ange
8. Domaine de Beaulieu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
