Craftsmanship

Have you ever wondered why wine (and spirits) are put into barrels?



Thanks to our workshop, we'll explain everything to you and give you a taste!



We promise that afterwards you'll leave with some convictions about the type of wine you like.
Would you like to find out more about the wood we drink?



We're offering you the chance to take part in an unusual experiment in which you taste the same wine 6 times for 6 different experiences.



The workshop lasts one hour and includes



- Commented and illustrated presentation of real barrel staves;



- Guided tasting of 5 or 6 woody wines (3cl);



- A blending exercise where you compose the wine you like!



This workshop can take place at our premises or at one of our partners', depending on your travel constraints.

Take advantage of our rental service to discover Cognac, Saintes and its surroundings.
The surrounding countryside, mainly made up of hillsides planted with vines used in the production of our precious spirit, is open to you. If it is too hot to pedal, many owners will open the doors of their brandy cellars to you. You will be able to taste Vin de Pays Charentais, Pineau des Charentes and Cognac, to be drunk in moderation of course.



You can take advantage of the towpath along the Charente and even ride the Flow Vélo, this itinerary which starts in Thiviers in the Dordogne and runs along the river will take you to Fouras facing the Ile d'Aix.



Unique in the region, we offer you all the camping or bikepacking equipment you need for your next holiday in autonomy. Practical, we will be able to advise you on itineraries or tricks to discover the bike trip in all serenity.

Les Abattoirs: a place for contemporary music, but not only!

Discover at Les Abattoirs an eclectic musical programme with 40 concerts a year.
It is also an ideal place to organise your corporate events. The association also offers music lessons via the Rock School, located in the city centre. It also supports local groups.

Bed and Breakfast, located in a family house, spacious and bright dating from 1830, in "quartier Saint Jacques".
We welcome you in our family home, a spacious and bright house dating from 1830, located at 2 steps from the quays and the heart of the city (restaurant at 2 min walk, cycling route at 200m). You can enjoy our beautiful walled garden (1400m²) with a large terrace of 45m², as well as our swimming pool area (heated and covered).

Possibility of parking (bike, car) inside the property.

A. de Fussigny is a top-of-the-range artisanal Cognac House, located in its own distillery founded in 1814 in the heart of Cognac.

His only quest: to combine authentic French tradition with modernity and innovation.
Fussigny's A Cognacs are beautifully produced in the company's own distillery. The proximity of the river creates a perfect hygrometry in the cellars and therefore excellent ageing conditions. The house's trademark is to combine traditional production methods with very modern and innovative packaging and brand image.

Hop on board La Demoiselle, a modern version of the traditional gabares, for a guided river cruise to discover the architectural and natural heritage along the Charente River.
IMPORTANT: La Demoiselle is protected from the sun but not from the rain. We therefore invite you to bring what you need in case of bad weather.



La Demoiselle offers 2-hour walks to discover the heritage nestled in the green Charente valley, between vineyards and limestone.

A contemporary reinterpretation of the gabares that once plied the Charente to transport goods, with its wooden cladding and flat bottom, the Demoiselle is a boat with a capacity of 69 passengers.

Come and discover the Demoiselle cruise in a whole new way on Wednesday evenings in July and August, with festive entertainment! (see the schedule of events at the bottom of the page).



Non-alcoholic soft drinks sold on board; payment accepted in cash, credit cards and checks.



Dogs are accepted on board (except for defense dogs) and must be kept on a leash.

Smoking is prohibited on the boat and its pontoon.



Summer entertainment program / Wednesdays at the end of the day - July and August 2025



We wish you a pleasant cruise aboard La Demoiselle!

Founded in 1838, the ROULLET FRANSAC Trading House has been able to continue the rigorous selection of the best Eaux-de Vie, from the greatest wines of the Cognac appellation. FRANSAC Cognac range is produced in small series to ensure a very high quality
ROULLET FRANSAC boutique proposes a wide range of Pineaux des Charentes, Cognacs and Cognac liqueurs. Sandrine will welcome and advise you in your choice and also propose a free testing of the products you could buy. Our regular french and foreign clientele certify our quality and fair price policy.

The shop on line ROULLET FRANSAC makes your distance purchasing of our spirits possible as long as you live in France or Europe.

Roullet-Fransac, a name steeped in history, in a prestigious setting.
Our Cognac house, with its trading experience and traditional know-how, is nowadays in line with modernity.

Discover our shop at 11 quai des Flamands, facing the Charente and located between the Cognac Arts Museum and the port.

You will be able to take a break in a historic setting and taste our range of Pineaux des Charentes, Cognacs and original Cognac Liqueurs free of charge.

All year round, we are delighted to meet you and give you advice and information about our products and their production.



The loyalty of our customers is the best answer to our price and quality criteria.



Alcohol is dangerous for your health. Consume in moderation.

For more than 250 years, the House of Hennessy has been making its exceptional cognacs. Responsible and committed to the protection of its terroir, the House radiates the excellence of its know-how in each bottle in more than 160 countries.
About Hennessy’s Les Visites

Hennessy’s Les Visites welcome epicurean travellers year-round in Cognac, France, offering a range of guided and private tours to discover the secrets behind Hennessy’s time-honored craftsmanship

For more than 250 years, Maison Hennessy has been producing one-of-a-kind cognacs in the heart of its native Charente region in France. Created in 1765, the Hennessy brand was born of the vision of one man, Richard Hennessy, an Irish officer enlisted in Louis XV’s army who very quickly foresaw the extraordinary international commercial potential of Cognac’s eaux-de-vie and set up his own wine merchant business.

Hennessy is the unrivaled cognac market leader and one of the top high-end spirits brands in the world – offering excellence in every bottle, in more than 160 countries. A crown jewel of the Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy group (LMVH), Hennessy is a major contributor to French international trade and an ambassador of French art de vivre the world over.

Today, Hennessy’s Les Visites continue this tradition of hospitality and excellence, welcoming epicurean travellers year-round to its hometown of Cognac, a short 1h30 drive from Bordeaux and La Rochelle, 1h from the beautiful Charente beaches, and less than 3 hours away from Paris by train. Choose from a range of guided tours and multisensory experiences that suit every taste and budget; and discover some of the secrets behind the Maison’s time-honored craftsmanship and rituals, passed down from one generation to the next.