Do you want to discover one of the most beautiful regions of France in a different way? The small town of Cognac, birthplace of King François I, takes you off the beaten track this summer with a rich festive and cultural program. Aboard the Demoiselle, follow the Charente river for a bucolic ride on the water before returning to dry land. Once you have arrived safely, discover the treasures of the former province of Saintonge with its Romanesque churches weathered by the sun then admire the ruins of Bouteville castle, the temporary residence of Richard Coeur de Lion, Jean Sans Terre and the Black Prince , Edward of Woodstock. Finally, allow yourself a detour in the heart of a village of character with the abbey of Saint-Étienne de Bassac. With its composite architecture of Gothic, Baroque and Classical style, this great Benedictine site embodies 1000 years of history engraved in stone. If your thirst for discovery and thrills is still not satisfied, Cognac invites you to its major summer events with its visits to one of the most beautiful paleontological sites in the world, its magical sound and light in a small picturesque town on the banks of the Charente, without forgetting its traditional funfair of the Croix Montamette which has been making the beautiful days of Cognac since 1909.

GREAT COGNAC
Until September 24, 2023