Discover Saint-amant-de-boixe, Jewel of Charente

In the heart of the fine woods, the tour takes you through the village of Sigogne, its extensive vineyards, woods, hillsides and hamlets to discover traces of the past around the Via Agrippa, the Roman road that linked Saintes to Lyon, and its 12th-century church. A hiking trail complying with the requirements of the Plan Départemental des Itinéraires de Promenade et de Randonnée, proposed by Grand Cognac and the commune of Sigogne.

The 6 km Meadows trail is ideal for family walks. It reveals the flora and fauna of the banks of the Charente and reveals the village's built and natural heritage along the way. A hiking trail complying with the requirements of the Plan Départemental des Itinéraires de Promenades et de Randonnée, proposed by Grand Cognac and the commune of Graves-Saint-Amant.

The village of Graves-Saint-Amant boasts a variety of landscapes to inspire hikers: the banks of the Charente, valleys and hillsides, Chaumes Boissières with its holm oaks protected as a Natura 2000 zone. Along the way, you'll also encounter nature and its heritage, with two churches, washhouses and typical Charentais houses... A bucolic stroll out of time... A hiking trail that meets the requirements of the Plan Départemental des Itinéraires de Promenades et de Randonnée, proposed by Grand Cognac and the commune of Graves-Saint-Amant.

North-east of the village of Bouteville, the vineyard circuit crosses the Chaumes Boissières, a Natura 2000 site where flora and fauna are king. Be attentive and respectful, they're watching you! In the heart of the Grande Champagne vineyards, one of the six of the Cognac AOC, this 7.8 km nature trail also reveals the charms of this village and its unmissable château comtal flanking the heights of Bouteville... A hiking trail complying with the requirements of the Plan Départemental des Itinéraires de Promenade et de Randonnée, proposed by Grand Cognac and the commune of Bouteville.

Come and relax on a ride that combines heritage discoveries and encounters with nature. This cyclo tour offers a variety of landscapes (forest, plain?). Departure from rue des Marronniers in Jouhé, near the château; parking available in the adjacent street. Initiated in the 2000s, the Mellois en Poitou Community of Communes now manages the walks in collaboration with the local communes. To date, there are 50 of these itineraries, ranging from 1 to 16 km, enabling families, cyclists and experienced walkers to explore the region and discover its many facets (landscapes, small-scale heritage, etc.).

Come and relax on a stroll that combines heritage discoveries and encounters with nature. This city stroll takes you past the Château de Jouhé and beneath the Chataigneraie de la Place, home to fabulous multi-century-old talles. Departure point, route des Marronniers, Jouhé. Parking nearby. Initiated in the 2000s, the walks and discoveries are now managed by the Mellois en Poitou Community of Communes, in collaboration with the local communes. To date, there are 50 of these itineraries, ranging from 1 to 16 km, enabling families, cyclists and experienced walkers to explore the region and discover its many facets (landscapes, small-scale heritage, etc.).

Come and relax on a walk that combines heritage discoveries and encounters with nature. From Hanc via Villemanan, this old-fashioned stroll and discovery trail wanders through fields and part of the roads and tracks used by the new V93 cycle route. Parking and start behind the Hanc town hall. Initiated in the 2000s, the "balades et découvertes" are now managed by the Mellois en Poitou community of communes, in collaboration with the local communes. To date, there are 50 of these itineraries, ranging from 1 to 16 km, enabling families, cyclists and experienced walkers to explore the region and discover its many facets (landscapes, small-scale heritage, etc.).

Here are two villages, Hanc and Bouin, linked by the circuit: both will surprise you with the omnipresence of limestone in the construction of houses, barns and low walls. This stone is what sets these villages apart and contributes to their charm. Parking and departure point behind the Hanc town hall. Initiated in the 2000s, the walks are now managed by the Mellois en Poitou community of communes, in collaboration with the local communes. To date, there are 50 of these itineraries, ranging from 1 to 16 km, enabling families, cyclists and experienced walkers to explore the region and discover its many facets (landscapes, small-scale heritage, etc.).

Chemin de la Fontaine ("Fountain's trail"). A 6km hiking trail (departure: town hall) where you will see the church, the castle, a wash house, an old mill, etc .

Come and relax on a walk that combines heritage discoveries and encounters with nature. This very shady hike, with its roads and paths framed by tall hedges or forests, features a remarkable little heritage site: an old swinging well: the Puits de "chez Clion". Departure from the hamlet of Le Sauvage, with parking facilities. Initiated in the 2000s, the walks are now managed by the Mellois en Poitou community of communes, in collaboration with the local communes. To date, there are 50 of these itineraries, ranging in length from 1 to 16 km, enabling families, cyclists and experienced walkers to explore the region and discover its many facets (landscapes, small-scale heritage, etc.).

The Bourgoin family's history, know-how and secrets are presented in a modern, uncluttered setting, with the guidance of a member of the family.

A complete tour of the Bourgoin estate followed by a picnic lunch to extend your experience in the heart of the vineyard.

This small-scale tour reveals the history of the estate, and the know-how and secrets of the Bourgoin family, in a modern, uncluttered setting aboard a D4B, a retro vehicle dating from the 1960s.

Travel 140 million years back in time to meet the dinosaurs and take part in a unique immersive and participative experience! Thanks to Tumulte® technology, come and interact with the dinosaurs of Angeac-Charente, in 3D and in real size.

The Angeac-Charente paleontological site is a fossil deposit known as one of the world's largest dinosaur sites. The Angeac-Charente palaeontological site, discovered in 2008, is located in the gravel quarries on the banks of the River Charente. Initial palaeontological investigations have confirmed the exceptional nature of the site, which dates back 140 million years to the Cretaceous period. The research is being coordinated by palaeontologists from the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, the universities of Lyon and Rennes, the CNRS and, locally, the Musée d'Angoulême. Near the site, an open-air discovery area has been set up by the Département de la Charente, which owns the site. Visitors can explore the history of the Charente and its inhabitants in the Lower Cretaceous over an area of almost 300 m2. Younger visitors can also play games. This area provides an opportunity to discover the scientific activity on the site, its results and the hypotheses formulated to recreate the Cretaceous ecosystem for the general public. The interpretation platform is open all year round. Since 2010, an excavation campaign has been carried out every summer in July, giving the public an opportunity to take part in guided tours. There are also workshops for young visitors. Further information: patrimoine16.lacharente.fr/sites-du-departement/angeac-charente/

Discover the spirit of Maison Courvoisier and follow the footsteps of Félix Courvoisier in Jarnac, founder of our Maison in 1828. The perfect introduction to the spirit of Maison Courvoisier. Discover the subtle art of distillation, ageing and blending, that defines the Maison Courvoisier. Enter the emblematic cellar, chai Renard, a unique experience deep inside Maison Courvoisier history and craftmanship. Experience the Maison signature style, cognac in blossom, through the tasting of Courvoisier VS, VSOP and XO.

Ideally located in Jarnac along the River Charente, the maison TIFFON invites you to discover its famous Braastad cognac. Discover it's history, authenticity and exceptional heritage in an emblematic building. Founded in 1875, explore the authenticity of a family-run, independent house whose winemaking secrets have been passed down for 6 generations. The House owns 40 hectares of vineyards in the Grande Champagne and Fins Bois crus. Today, the House is run by the Braastad family, who manage the estate in the traditional way, from the vine to the glass. Immerse yourself in the secrets of cognac production through the different stages of production: history, know-how, distillation. This plunge into the heart of cognac will take you into our cellars and introduce you to the art of ageing and blending. Finally, after a visit to our cabinet of curiosities, the experience concludes with a tasting of the uniqueness of our cognacs*. We'll introduce you to our iconic cognacs from the 3 iconic categories: VS, VSOP, XO to give you a better understanding of the different facets of cognac. You can also explore cognac through a tasting of our oldest and most exceptional cognacs during the Prestige visit. *Tasting reserved for adults.

Production of walnut and hazelnut oil the old fashioned way. Alternator of 6 kw for the production of electricity.

The Maison GAUTIER Cognac opens its doors to make you discover its natural humid cellars, our know how transmitted for 10 generations and the Cognac that is kept secret in them. Since 1755, at Maison GAUTIER Cognac, we are a small team of enthusiasts who work every day to create a round and generous Cognac. A Cognac that offers a unique tasting experience to amateurs, recognized year after year as "the best Cognac in the world" for its unique quality and aromatic richness.

Dive into the heart of the 9th art! Created in 1990, the Musée de la Bande dessinée d'Angoulême is a natural extension of the international festival that has been held here every year since 1974.

Free visit of the medieval monastic garden all year long. Free visit of the exhibition spaces during the summer. In July and August: Exhibitions in the museum space: *The megaliths of Ruffecois *Exhibitions and workshops of plastic artists.

Discover the Fillaos organic farm and the farming profession. Come and explore a farm and find out about farming. Help feed the 500 goats, learn hand and machine milking, and hand feed the kids. Discover, too, the farm's sheep and lambs, cows and ponies, plus donkeys and their foals. Also, find the farm's treasure and go on a trip in a tractor and a cart. An afternoon snack with farm produce is available.

Become the captain of your cruise and discover the Charente by river. Unlicensed houseboats for 2 to 10 people. Weekends, mini-weeks, weeks... Minimum 2 days and 2 nights on board. No daily or hourly rentals!

Are you planning an outing with friends, family or for a club, and looking for an unusual idea? We'd be delighted to show you around the old eel fisheries at Saint-Simeux! Guided tours for groups by prior arrangement. Safeguarding the village's fisheries and enhancing the site. Work to save the old eel fisheries and discover fishing techniques. Presentations and explanations using equipment, models and films. Guided tours for groups (min. 8 people) all year round by prior arrangement.

Go at your own pace to discover the "village gabarrier" of St-Simon. Set off at your own pace to discover the gabarrier village of St-Simon. To understand the history of the village of St-Simon, we invite you to visit La Maison des Gabarriers before starting the discovery tour. Located in the village square, this typical 18th- and 19th-century house, built of Charente limestone, presents the history, heritage and cultural heritage of inland waterway transport in the Cognac region. The discovery tour starts in the village square (1), then heads towards Vibrac, where you can see a door and carpenter-calfat sign dating from 1602 (2), the cemetery (including its gate and a number of typical tombs) (3), Jean Brian's sign (of a calfat at work) dating from the 12th century (4), the quays and dry docks (5), and the church of Saint-Sigismond (6). The visit continues on the Juac side, with the wall of the gabarriers (7), the gabarre mast (8), then the Juac lock (9). From the path on the left bank (cross the bridge at Juac), you can enjoy a fine view of the village of Saint-Simon and the quays (10). Your route is shown in yellow on the map which you can download below. The duration of this route varies and depends on the individual. Allow between 45 minutes and 1? hours. The route is signposted, but not accompanied. If the weather is fine and you feel like it, why not extend the pleasure with a gabarre trip on the Charente (duration: 1h30).

Between Angoulême and Cognac, this Benedictine abbey is located in the village of Bassac. The visitor is immediately impressed by its architecture emerging from the vineyards. Since its foundation in the eleventh century, this Benedictine abbey has known many painful and splendid episodes throughout its history. Gothic, baroque and classical styles coexist harmoniously in this place. The abbey is a spiritual place dedicated to Sainte Therese de Lisieux. In this way, it is a suitable place to meditate. *Picnics and swimming are not allowed. Please contact us for any photography.

The Café Portebleue is situated at the foot of a castle in one of the prettiest villages in Charente.

A user-friendly spot, completely renovated, welcomes you in its simplicity. The bar will surprise you with its snacks. We only work with fresh products and do not stock them, that's why we offer a different menu every day.

For more than thirty five years, in a 15th century room, the Ragot family has been welcoming you to let you taste its products from its farm: black pigs, poultry... or from the surrounding farms: smoked trout, goat's cheese, truffles...

A traditional restaurant with a soft, soothing atmosphere in the dining room and a warm welcome on the verdant, flower-filled, bohemian terrace, complete with background music (jazz, lounge, etc.) for lunch or dinner, you'll leave delighted by our fresh, light, tasty and refined cuisine, with just the right amount of flair and elegance. You can also visit the restaurant's small boutique and treat yourself to a selection of local products (honey, chestnut cream, jams, syrups, craft beers, homemade wines and foie gras, foie gras with truffles, etc.) in a complimentary wicker basket. Reservations recommended. Open Wednesday lunchtime to Sunday evening.

Menu with choice of 3 starters, 3 main courses and 3 desserts (changing every two weeks). Open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch, and also Friday and Saturday from 7pm to 10:30pm.

Traditional cuisine, open every lunchtime from 10.30am to 3pm, fish and chips on Wednesday evenings, themed menu on Friday evenings, Saturday evenings by prior arrangement.

Les Cluzeaux - our head chef, Guy, and our maître d'hôtel have combined their skills and experience in international restaurant trade to launch Les Cluzeaux. Our duo trained in restaurants from Tokyo to London, Paris to Marbella. The combination of their talents makes this atypical restaurant a must.

Traditional family cuisine. Menus at 13.90?, 16.90?, 24? and à la carte. Services: banquets, seminars, catering, takeaways, hiker's baskets. Group receptions. Closed Wednesday evening, Thursday lunchtime and evening and Sunday evening.

Traditional catering, truckers and workers

Located on the banks of the Charente, in Civray, one hour from Poitiers, the Hôtel du Commerce is a gustatory interlude with preparations and menus rooted in the seasons, home-made with local products. The time of a lunch or a dinner, alone or accompanied, between friends, colleagues or in family, come to spend a pleasant and warm moment. The Hotel du Commerce also offers a hotel service with seven comfortable rooms at your disposal to spend a pleasant stay in the heart of Poitou.

In this pretty, romantic château near Angoulême, Minka and Xavier have left nothing to chance: from the crockery to the household linen, to the family furniture and the contemporary art, all without forgetting the bamboo grove for a stroll or the heated swimming pool.

Located in the heart of the Poitou-Charentes region, 150 m from the river Charente, our campsite offers you a peaceful vacation in the countryside. Nathalie et François Xavier welcome you all year long in a friendly family campsite to spend a stay in a green setting. We offer you a heated swimming pool, a playground, animations and animated evenings in summer. A small grocery store is also open at the campsite reception.

Country cottages - rest and relaxation guaranteed in our country cottages for nature lovers. Plenty to do and see in the surrounding area. We are located between Poitiers (45 min) and Angoulème (45 min)

Ideal to spend vacations in family and in the countryside, "Le Petit Ru" welcomes you all year long in Lizant, a small village in the south of the Vienne The house is located in the heart of the village and is bright and well equipped. Nature lovers will enjoy the nearby leisure area, by the stream, and the walking paths. Heritage lovers will also find their happiness thanks to the treasure hunt 2.0 Tèrra Aventura and to the heritage of the surrounding villages: Saint Nicolas de Civray church, vestiges of the Saint Sauveur de Charroux abbey...

In the heart of the Lizant valley, this parking area is ideal for a restful break, near a stream. You will find all the necessary services.

The Gîte O?Vert tige is a detached house, renovated and decorated with care, combining the charm of stone and wood. A peaceful and relaxing place to spend your vacations. Located near the village of Sauzé-Vaussais, in the south of the Pays Mellois, our gîte is ideally situated in Deux-Sèvres, close to Charente-Maritime, on the border of the Charente and Vienne departments, and their rich and varied tourist attractions (Futuroscope, La Rochelle, the Atlantic coast, the Marais Poitevin, etc.). Sleeping up to 4 people, this fully-equipped 90 m² house is set in greenery. It has a south-facing courtyard and a 400 m² garden, with uninterrupted views over the countryside. Sauzé-Vaussais, with its many shops, is 10 km from Ruffec, 15 km from Civray, 25 km from Melle, 1 hour from Angoulême, Poitiers or Niort and 1h45 from La Rochelle.

In the countryside of the Vienne, enjoy the calm of the hamlet of La Manière, close to the small village of Lizant. Ideally located for a restful stay in the countryside in the south of Vienne, the gite is also close to the tourist sites of the department: 15 min from the Abbey of Charroux, 20 min from the Valley of the Monkeys, 20 min from the Cormenier, 1 hour from the Futuroscope... Enjoy this bright house with contemporary decoration for a comfortable vacation. The large enclosed garden and its summer furniture will allow the whole family to enjoy the outdoors.

The "Gites dans les Champs", located in a beautiful countryside in Poitou-Charentes, offers three spacious gites of very high standing Gite 1: La Chouette: 4 bedrooms, ideal for 8 people, 2 shower rooms, an open living room and a kitchen Gîte 2: L'Hirondelle: 4 bedrooms, ideal for 8 people, 2 shower rooms, living room, kitchen, dining room Gîte 3: Le Roitelet, 2 bedrooms, ideal for 4 people, 1 shower room, a living room, a kitchen and a dining room Ideally located for walking, cycling, kayaking and horseback riding. With a fenced swimming pool and a well exposed terrace, situated in a private park of three hectares. Each gîte also has Wi-Fi internet access, with French television and a selection of DVDs. They each have their own garden with their own barbecue and then share access to the grounds and swimming pool.

In the heart of the countryside, this bed and breakfast is ideally located for a stay in the green, while being close to tourist sites: abbey of Charroux, Valley of the Monkeys, the Cormenier, the Vegetal Labyrinth... It's in this medieval castle from before the 15th century, devastated during the wars of religion and refurbished in the taste of the 17th century, that you will stay. Enjoy the beautiful 16th century loggia where dinners and breakfasts are served, giving direct access to a very comfortable "SUITE" overlooking the valley. You will be welcomed and served by the owner.