Day Trips from Bordeaux to Cognac

Enjoy a day of relaxation and discovery, in the comfort of an air-conditioned premium van. Your personal guide will lead you with a velvet hand, to Cognac. We will have previously reserved for you, a visit to the Royal Castle of Cognac, whose origin of construction is around the year 950. This place steeped in history which housed many noble families, is today the property descendants of the two citizens who acquired it in 1795. These two merchants then decided to make it their cellars, and seat of the Otard company. We will have reserved for your lunch, a restaurant, offering authentic and tasty cuisine. Your afternoon will be devoted to a visit to one of the great Cognac houses, during which you will discover all the secrets of this beverage which was much appreciated by Napoleon. Your return to Bordeaux will be in the same comfort as on the way out. For groups of 3 to 7 people.

Accompanied by your certified private driver-guide, you will dedicate a full day to discovering the Cognac distilleries in comfort and safety. Explore the Cognac region through three different wine houses, each with its own history, expertise, and activities. A local gourmet lunch is planned at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Experience adventures such as a vineyard safari in a 4x4 and the discovery of an exceptional royal château.

Distillery visits in the Cognac region of France might seem overwhelming when you’re faced with a language barrier and don’t know where to start. This private Cognac experience makes it easy, with two visits to esteemed Cognac houses—Martell, Courvoisier, Hennessy—organized in advance by a professional local guide. You’ll learn about the distillation and ageing processes that have led to the Cognac name getting its fame.