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La Rochelle
A Private Shore Excursion From La Rochelle to Cognac Distilleries
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Come On An Insider’s Journey to the Cognac Region in France. Enjoy one of our Cognac Tours. Visit prestigious Houses such as Hennessy or Otard. Large number of experiences available including Louis XIII tasting at Rémy Martin.
Highlights
- Visit Two Famed Houses of Cognac
- Stop for Lunch in the Historic City of Cognac
- Tour can be customized to suit your interests
- Local Tour Guide, Expert in Cognac
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Program & Itinerary
Embark on a vibrant Shore Excursion from La Rochelle / La Pallice Port of Call and visit the most famous brandy producing region of France - Cognac Departing from La Rochelle Cruise Port, this Atlantic Coast full day private shore excursion will take you to the Cognac brandy producing region. First, we will come and pick you up at your cruise ship in La Rochelle Cruise Port. Meet your English ...
Embark on a vibrant Shore Excursion from La Rochelle / La Pallice Port of Call and visit the most famous brandy producing region of France - Cognac
Pick up at Le Rochelle Cruise Port and meet your guide
Departing from La Rochelle Cruise Port, this Atlantic Coast full day private shore excursion will take you to the Cognac brandy producing region. First, we will come and pick you up at your cruise ship in La Rochelle Cruise Port.
Meet your English speaking driver guide who will go over the itinerary and program of the day with you. Then, board your air conditioned vehicle and depart for the Cognac vineyards in the Charente region.
Today’s day tour destination is the town of Cognac, which lies to the northeast of Bordeaux region and lends its name to the famous brandy that has been produced in the surrounding wine region for the last 300 years.
Travel in a spacious premium minivan
Your private La Rochelle Day Trip to Cognac will take place in one of our very spacious premium Minivans. This vehicle can take up to 8 persons, the vehicle will only be for you. All our vehicles are equipped with an on board P/A system that allows you to hear the commentary of your driver/guide no matter where you are seated. Also, there is free Wi-Fi access in all vehicles. Bottled water is also available in all our vehicles.
Depart for a full day private tour to Cognac
Begin to make your way to the Cognac wine region. Your Cognac distillery tour will include a visit and tasting at two different distilleries: one with a name that is known all over the world like cognac france hennessy tour, Martell, Remy Martin, Otard Cognac tour or Camus, and one that is less known and is still family owned and operated.
The two visits will include a guided tour of the installations and then participate in a Cognac tasting to compare the differences between large and small-scale productions of Cognac. The visits also cover topics such as the grape varieties used, the fermentation and distillation methods, as well as the aging and blending process. After each visit, you will have the chance to taste several different kinds of brandy produced by the House of Cognac.
During the day, enjoy some free time for personal discovery and lunch in the historical town of Cognac. If you wish, we can organise a special lunch experience in one of the many Cognac Houses so as to enhance your experience. All tasting & dining options will be available during the booking process.
More information about Cognac
The region authorized to produce cognac is divided into six zones, including five crus. The six zones are: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bon Bois and finally Bois Ordinaire. A blend of Grande and Petite Champagne Cognacs, with at least half coming from Grande Champagne, is known as Fine Champagne.
The local wine is very dry, acidic, and thin, “virtually undrinkable”, but excellent for distillation and aging. It can be made only from a strict list of grape varieties. If it is to carry the name of one of the crus then it must be at least 90% Ugni Blanc (known in Italy as Trebbiano), Folle Blanche and Colombard, although 10% of the grapes used can be Folignan, Jurançon blanc, Meslier St-François (also called Blanc Ramé), Sélect, Montils or Sémillon.
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Pick up at your Cruise Ship in La Rochelle
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Visit and tasting session in the 1st Cognac House
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Free time for lunch in the town of Cognac
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Visit and wine tasting at 2nd Cognac House
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Return to Cruise Ship in La Rochelle
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Know before you book
- If you want to share your tour with others, you can put it on Cruise Critic. Most of the time this gives good results. You must do this yourself as we are not accepted on their site as a professional business. We accept split payment transactions by credit card.
- Tour available all year round (except May 1st, Dec 25th and Jan 1st)
- 8 hour Cognac wine tour from La Rochelle
- Cognac tasting fees can be included during the booking process
- Lunch in a Cognac House can be included during the booking process
- Tour is operated in English, other languages on request
- Prices are per group from 2 to 7 persons - Larger groups please contact us
- Cognac Houses will be booked once you have made your reservation
- Tour is not wheelchair accessible
Meeting point
La Rochelle Port of Call
Departure
Pick up at Cruise Ship – La Rochelle Port of Call.
Please proceed to exit where your guide will be waiting for you with a sign bearing lead traveler name.
Please proceed to exit where your guide will be waiting for you with a sign bearing lead traveler name.
Return
Drop off at Cruise Ship – La Rochelle Port of Call
Reviews
5.0/5 (2 reviews)
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Mary L.
10, Aug 2022
I just wanted to comment on our tour with Ilia on the 17th of June. We absolutely loved it! Ilia was great. Right on time and very helpful. It felt like... -
Greta K
15, Jun 2021
My boyfriend has always wanted to go to Cognac to experience house of Cognac, to see how they produce Cognac. So for his 30th birthday, I wanted to give...
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Included
- Reservation for 2 selected Cognac Houses
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Travel in premium, spacious vehicles
- Bottled water in the minivan
- Free WiFi access on board
Excluded
- Cognac tasting fees
- Entrance fees to monuments or attractions
- Personal insurance & expenses
- Meals & drinks
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
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What should I expect on a Shore Excursion with Ophorus?
As a specialized France Tour Operator and tours & activities provider, we organize worry free shore excursions departing from all cruise ports in France. Our professional team of travel advisors, drivers and guides speak fluent English, are experts in the destination and all our shore excursions take place on board premium vehicles.
All our shore excursions in France include pick up and drop off at your ship, once you have exited the Cruise Port terminal. We will always indicate where your driver/guide will be waiting for you. Our itineraries and programs are customized to suit your needs and never include side visits or stops that you had not confirmed. We guarantee your return to ship on time and have a very flexible cancellation policy. All tours can be cancelled up to 48 hours before the tour.
All our shore excursions are for small groups only, we do not cater for groups larger than 20 persons. Typically, we use premium minivans that will take up to 7 or 8 persons maximum. If your group is larger, then we will provide a small minibus but no larger than 20 passenger seats. -
What type of vehicles are used during your La Rochelle private tours?
Our company uses only premium cars & minivans that are recent, comfortable and fully equipped including individual A/C, shaded windows and large leg space. -
Who conducts your private tours from La Rochelle?
We only employ accredited and licensed tour guides that are also the drivers for all tours that need visits to be conducted by certified guides. Good examples are: the visit of museums, guided walking tours in cities, visit of historical monuments and so on.
In some regions, where wine tours prevail (Bordeaux, Alsace, Burgundy) the tours are conducted by professional local guides or sommeliers, that are experts in Wines. On this particular tour, we will include the services of one of our guides, expert in Cognac. -
Should I bring something specific for this Shore Excursion?
Always check the weather before you follow one of our shore excursions. By doing so, adapt your clothing to the local weather conditions. On one of our shore excursions we will not require you to bring your passport but it is always better to have some type of ID just in case. We strongly recommend that you bring with you a photocopy of any ID. Good walking shoes are always recommended in France as you never know on what type of grounds you might be walking. -
Is it possible to visit or choose some famous Cognac Houses on this Tour ?
Yes, absolutely. You will be able to choose one of our selected visits in the some of the most prestigious Cognac Houses during your booking process. From tours that will introduce you to Cognac to high-end luxury tastings, we have included visits to Hennessy, Martell, Meukow, Rémy Martin and Camus. If the Cognac House you wish to visit is not on this list, just let us know and our team of travel advisors will contact them directly to find out if it is possible to organize a visit for you and your party. -
Is lunch included on this Shore Excursion from La Rochelle?
No, we never include lunch on our private tours. If you would like to include lunch then just let us know and our team of travel designers will be happy to select a local restaurant for you and make the necessary arrangements. It is also possible for you to ask your guide for suggestions in the morning, on the day of the tour. -
What is Cognac made of?
In order to qualify as cognac, the brandy must be produced using white grapes from one of six different terroirs in the Cognac region of Southwest France. The juice must be double-distilled in a copper pot still and aged in French oak barrels for a minimum of two years. -
What is difference between Cognac and Brandy?
In the same sense that Scotch is a type of whisky, cognac is a specific type of brandy that’s made in accordance with strict regulations.
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