Cognac Discovery Tour

An excursion to discover the art of cognac-making with tasting included

Show all 6 photos
Free cancellation available

On this full-day private excursion, you'll have a chance to discover the art of cognac-making. From the meeting point, an air-conditioned vehicle will take you to Cognac and other nearby communes in the wine-growing region of the Charente department.

During the tour, you'll explore vineyards and distilleries to learn about the cognac-making process, from vine to glass. You'll also have a chance to sample cognac and appreciate its unique flavor sensations. Afterwards, you'll visit a cooperage that produces oak barrels used for aging cognac. By the end of your tour, the vehicle will take you on a comfortable journey back to your starting point.

What's included

  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver-guide
  • Craft distillery visit
  • Craft cooperage visit
  • Cognac tasting
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Lunch
    • Souvenirs
    • Tips

    Accessibility

    • Public transit links nearby

    Health & Safety

    • Suitable for all fitness levels

    Languages spoken by guide

    English (UK)
    French

    Additional information

    A minimum of two participants is required to book the tour.

    The minimum age for consuming alcohol is 18 years.

    Please note that adult pricing applies to all travelers.

    Please inform the tour provider in case you have food allergies or dietary restrictions.

    Please note that on Saturdays and Sundays and in July and August, cooperages are closed and the activity will be replaced by a visit to a family estate.

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Office de Tourisme Pays d'Angoulême, Pl. de l'Hôtel de ville 1, Angoulême, 16000
    Meet your guide in front of the tourism office.
    Departure point
    Angoulême Gare SNCF, Angoulême, 16006
    Meet your guide on the forecourt of Angouleme TGV station. If you're coming from Paris, you can ride the TGV train (high-speed train) and arrive at Angouleme in around two hours.
    End point
    Angoulême Gare SNCF, Angoulême, 16006
    End point
    Office de Tourisme Pays d'Angoulême, Pl. de l'Hôtel de ville 1, Angoulême, 16000

    Frequently asked questions





    Want to suggest something?

    Tickets and prices