Saintes & Cognac

Saintes & Saintonge area in the morning :
The Saintonge area crossed by the River Charente offers son exceptional sightseeing. Biesides the architectural legacy of the Romans, it abounds in ecclesiastic and secular architecture : churches, abbeys or castles in local white limestone.

Cognac in the afternoom :

Cognac is not only the name of a famous drink but is aslo the name of a town with a lot of history and the birthplace of king François 1er.

You have the choice between famous Cognac cellars : HENNESSY, OTARD, MARTELL, CAMUS

or embark aboard "La Dame Jeanne", the barge used to transport goods between Cognac and the Ocean on the river Charente.

Distance (km / miles): 100 km
Timing of excursion (with transport by coach): 8 h
Possible constraints (difficulties, disabled persons…): not suitable for disabled persons