Cruise Excursion from La Rochelle to Cognac FD (private)

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Highlights

  • Visit Two Famed Houses of Cognac

  • Stop for Lunch in the Historic City of Cognac

  • Tour can be customized to suit your interests

  • Local Tour Guide, Expert in Cognac

Summary

Embark on an insider's tour of France's Cognac Region. Explore Hennessy, Otard, & more prestigious Houses. Enjoy diverse experiences, like Louis XIII tasting at Rémy Martin on our Cognac Tours.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
8
Pricing (From)
Adult: (0-99 years)
€1,400.00
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Pick up at Le Rochelle Cruise Port and meet your guide

Departing from La Rochelle Cruise Port, this Atlantic Coast full day private shore excursion will take you to the Cognac brandy producing region. First, we will come and pick you up at your cruise ship in La Rochelle Cruise Port.

Meet your English speaking driver guide who will go over the itinerary and program of the day with you. Then, board your air conditioned vehicle and depart for the Cognac vineyards in the Charente region.

Today’s day tour destination is the town of Cognac, which lies to the northeast of Bordeaux region and lends its name to the famous brandy that has been produced in the surrounding wine region for the last 300 years. 

Travel in a spacious premium minivan 

Your private La Rochelle Day Trip to Cognac will take place in one of our very spacious premium Minivans. This vehicle can take up to 8 persons, the vehicle will only be for you. All our vehicles are equipped with an on board P/A system that allows you to hear the commentary of your driver/guide no matter where you are seated. Also, there is free Wi-Fi access in all vehicles. Bottled water is also available in all our vehicles.

Depart for a full day private tour to Cognac

Begin to make your way to the Cognac wine region. Your Cognac distillery tour will include a visit and tasting at two different distilleries: one with a name that is known all over the world like cognac france hennessy tour, Martell, Remy Martin, Otard Cognac tour or Camus, and one that is less known and is still family owned and operated.

The two visits will include a guided tour of the installations and then participate in a Cognac tasting to compare the differences between large and small-scale productions of Cognac. The visits also cover topics such as the grape varieties used, the fermentation and distillation methods, as well as the aging and blending process. After each visit, you will have the chance to taste several different kinds of brandy produced by the House of Cognac.

During the day, enjoy some free time for personal discovery and lunch in the historical town of Cognac. If you wish, we can organise a special lunch experience in one of the many Cognac Houses so as to enhance your experience. All tasting & dining options will be available during the booking process.

More information about Cognac 

The region authorized to produce cognac is divided into six zones, including five crus. The six zones are: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bon Bois and finally Bois Ordinaire. A blend of Grande and Petite Champagne Cognacs, with at least half coming from Grande Champagne, is known as Fine Champagne.

The local wine is very dry, acidic, and thin, “virtually undrinkable”, but excellent for distillation and aging. It can be made only from a strict list of grape varieties. If it is to carry the name of one of the crus then it must be at least 90% Ugni Blanc (known in Italy as Trebbiano), Folle Blanche and Colombard, although 10% of the grapes used can be Folignan, Jurançon blanc, Meslier St-François (also called Blanc Ramé), Sélect, Montils or Sémillon.

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What’s included?

  • Reservation for 2 selected Cognac Houses

  • English-speaking driver/guide

  • Travel in premium, spacious vehicles

  • Cognac tasting fees

  • Entrance fees to monuments or attractions

  • Personal insurance & expenses

  • Meals & drinks

  • Gratuities for the driver/guide

Things to know

Before you book

  • Prices are per group from 2 to 7 persons - Larger groups please contact us

  • Tasting fees can be included during the booking process

  • Chateaux reservations will be made once the booking is confirmed

Before you go

  • Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time

  • Tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • Currency is in Euros

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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About operator:

Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France. 

Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world. 

Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...

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