On the banks of the Charente, opposite Île Mattard, the Bain des Dames offers a particularly pleasant area for relaxing, bathing and walking in a green setting and brings together a whole range of activities around a real sandy beach.
From fine weather until the end of October, it becomes a holiday destination for families, providing a safe place for children to play and adults to relax in the sun or in the refreshing shade of the willow trees that line the beach.

Swimming, playground, picnic area, fishing, bowling green, volleyball court, fitness trail.

All new since April 2023: The accro parc, reserved for 5/12 year olds, is freely accessible under the supervision of a parent or carer.

Supervised swimming from 1 July to 31 August, Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 7pm.

Catering on site for lunch and dinner 7 days a week from 1st July to 31st August.

An atypical location in the heart of the Charente countryside, combining charm and simplicity, Le Logis des Calices is the ideal place to organize your wedding reception. 15 minutes from Angoulême in the town of Jurignac.

Discover the peaceful district of Charente by Mountain e-Bike full suspension, guided by a professional bicycle guide.

Explore vineyard, river, hills, romans churches et beautiful villages by off-road paths and quiet roads.

The 5th Salon D'Artisans at Château de La Mercerie invites you to Magnac Lavalette Villars. Come and discover beautiful handicrafts (leather goods, lighting, engravings, sculpture, sewing, jewellery, etc.) in the heart of an impressive château.
A great opportunity to make some great discoveries and start buying presents just a few weeks before Christmas ;)

Refreshments, snacks and a tombola will be available on site.

Departure from the station in Châteauneuf.
Family circuit: 9.1 km (very easy).

Departure from the station in Châteauneuf.
Discovery circuit: 31 km ( easy).
In Chateauneuf, you should not miss to visit the church of St Pierre whose 24 m high façade divided into 3 vertical and 3 horizontal parts is considered one of the most beautiful facades in the Charente. After leaving the Bains des Dames beach, head towards Mosnac through beautiful panoramas of the low hills and the river. Witnesses of a rich heritage, mills, churches, wells, manor houses will guide you along this route which opens the doors of the vineyard and takes you to Grande Champagne, the 1st growth of Cognac. Don't miss a stop in Bouteville to visit the ruins of the castle, situated on the top of a green hill overlooking the wine-growing plain, the church of St Paul, a former priory, and at the foot of the castle, a vinegar factory which produces "le baume de Bouteville", a balsamic condiment made from grape must. The return trip to Châteauneuf will take you to the Iles de la Fuie, a place of nature and relaxation which serves as a landing stage for river tourism.

Departure from the station in Châteauneuf.
Exploration tour: 42 km (difficult).

Between valley and hillsides, vineyards and river, this route will show you the riches of this area.
In Chateauneuf, you should not miss to visit the church of St Pierre whose 24 m high façade divided into 3 vertical and 3 horizontal parts is considered one of the most beautiful facades in the Charente. After leaving the Bains des Dames beach, head towards Mosnac through beautiful panoramas of the low hills and the river. Witnesses of a rich heritage, mills, churches, wells, manor houses will guide you along this route which opens the doors of the vineyard and takes you to Grande Champagne, the 1st growth of Cognac. Don't miss a stop in Bouteville to visit the ruins of the castle, situated on the top of a green hill overlooking the wine-growing plain, the church of St Paul, a former priory, and at the foot of the castle, a vinegar factory which produces "le baume de Bouteville", a balsamic condiment made from grape must. The return trip to Châteauneuf will take you to the Iles de la Fuie, a place of nature and relaxation which serves as a landing stage for river tourism.

The Maine Giraud winery is an elegant manor house set in the middle of vineyards in the rolling Charente countryside. On site are produced Cognac and Pineaux, local Charentais wines but also grape juice and Cognac chocolates.
On the estate that once belonged to Alfred de Vigny, you will feel the poet’s soul everywhere around and everything will remind you that the man of letters was also a good winegrower. The manor is labeled "House of the Illustrious".

Today’s winemakers keep his memory alive by turning their job into an art form and maintaining the beauty of their cellars.

The Maine Giraud was owned by the romantic poet Alfred de Vigny and, by dating some of his poems here, he left his mark indefinitely. This is why, in order to pay homage to him, a permanent museum has been installed in the old dining room of the manor (guided visit).
The small cell where he liked to gather and where he wrote including 'The death of the wolf' is visited too. A literary man, Vigny was none the less a passionate winemaker who produced renowned eaux-de-vies. You can then, in the footsteps of the poet, discover the secrets of the manufacture of brandy, this "liqueur of fire", through a guided tour of the cellars and the distillery followed, if you wish, a tasting of our production (Cognac, Pineaux, Vin de Pays, Grape Juice).

Cognac train station welcomes you all the year.

HOURS TO BUY TICKET:
Monday : 06h30-10h45 / 14h00-18h00
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday : 10h00-12h00 / 14h00-18h00
Wednesday : 17h00-19h00
Sunday and bank holiday : 17h00-19h00

Find all timetables on the SNCF website

The Montmorélien Ulm Club offers you the opportunity to discover the green and hilly landscapes of the South of the Charente from the air.This club, run by enthusiasts, offers you discovery flights in Ulm during which you share their passion.

Charente melons and seasonal vegetables. Direct sales from the farm.

Chevaux de Mérens (Mérens horses) stud farm - visit by appointment.

Private house in a large flowered garden, closed therefore car or bike safe. Sheltered bike.
Quiet 5 minutes from the train station, the market, the Bain des Dames, the swimming pool, 15 minutes from the site of the dinosaurs, 10 minutes from the climbing site "La Font qui pisse".
20 km from Cognac, 20 km from Angoulême, from the Cité de la BD, Archaeological and Paper Museums