Pineau & Cognac tasting, gourmet lunch and a stroll on the river (119€/pers.)

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Including : the transport from Aubeterre, the visit of the Gabare’s Museum, a stroll on the river on an authentic Gabare’s boat, a 4-course gourmet lunch and the visit & tasting of the Pineau & Cognac producer.

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The Charente is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful areas in France, particularly this part of the region where we will take you. During the tour, you will explore beautiful places while on the Gabare boat, on the terrace of the restaurant, and will discover, or re-discover, one of the most popular french beverages in the world, Cognac, and its derivatives (Pineau and other liqueurs).

Your program for the day :

– Departure from Aubeterre at 9.30

– Visit of the Gabare’s Museum followed by a wonderful stroll on the river on an authentic Gabare boat. 1H30 during which you will have the opportunity to see the old village where the gabare boats were built, the several river islands of Vibrac and their well preserved environment, you will pass through the lock gate of Juac and then see the ancient villages of Saint-Amant and Graves.

– A delicious 4-course gourmet Lunch at the “Mas Charentais”, a genuine french local cuisine restaurant that cooks fresh farm to table produce and offers a stunning view on the Charente Valley.

– Visit of the Pineau & Cognac producer Le Domaine de Quillets, including the visit of the whole estate guided by the cellar master herself starting in the middle of the vines and followed by a great tasting of their different Pineaux (red & white), several Cognacs of different age (VSOP, Napoleon, XO, etc.) and two delicious homemade liqueurs.

– Return to Aubeterre around 5.00pm.