what to see, what to do, vineyards grande champagne, charente, center west france
What to see - What to do
What to see and what to do in the vineyards of Grande Champagne, in Charente and the Center-West region of France
The Essentials near Le Relais
Visit of a famous cognac trading house
Rémy Martin visits : Live unique moments, discover the wealth of secular expertise
www.visitesremymartin.com
Excursions in the vineyards of Cognac
Cognac Tasting Tour : Live the pace and the passion of women and men of distinction and tradition
www.cognac-tasting-tour.com
Gastronomy
La Ribaudià¨re : Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant run by chef Thierry Verrat
www.laribaudiere.com
Places to understand the local industry
The Musée des Arts du Cognac : History of development of cognac industry, from wine growing to design-packaging (website in French only)
www.alienor.org/maco/
The International City of comics and pictures in Angoulême (website in French only)
www.citebd.org
Places of interest - one hour away from Le Relais
Saintes - Two thousand years of history in Charente Maritime, from antiquity to the present...
La Rochelle - The Old Port with two towers, the heart of a booming city
Le Marais Poitevin - Shady and almost cozy marshlands, link between two regions, Poitou Charentes and Vendee
Le Futuroscope - Explore the park of audio-visual and cyber new technologies
Saint Emilion - Awake all your senses to feel the city and, through it, understand its wines...
Bordeaux - Take a bath in history and culture in this city declared a UNESCO World Heritage
