Poitou-Charentes Tours & Attractions

Half-day discovery excursion in the Cognac vineyards by electric bike with an independent guide. Discover in a small group the heart of the Cognac vineyard and its limestone paths. During this tour you will be surprised by the calm that emanates from the landscapes, but also by the tranquility that reigns in the wine estates ... You will meet a passionate distiller and will be able to taste his family cognacs and other production. This half-day spent with an independent guide expert in cognac, allows you to discover a discreet region also called French Tuscany, country of Slow Travel ... The excursion departs from Saint Preuil, a village nestled in the heart of the Grande Champagne vineyards.

Chef d’œuvre architectural d’inspiration gothique et Renaissance, le Château de Cognac ouvre ses portes et laisse ainsi découvrir son histoire et quelques-uns des secrets de l’élaboration de nos Cognacs. La visite débute dans la partie historique du Château, au sein de laquelle le visiteur découvre de somptueuses salles, telle que la splendide Salle des Etats, où le roi François 1er recevait ses invités. Cette salle se distingue par une architecture de type Renaissance, bien différente des autres parties du Château datant du Moyen Age. Le circuit mène ensuite vers les chais du Château aux exceptionnelles conditions de vieillissement. L’élaboration des Cognacs BARON OTARD et D’USSÉ y est expliquée de manière détaillée. Au terme de cette visite, dune dégustation de nos cognacs vous sera proposée par nos ambassadeurs. VSOP BARON OTARD & VSOP d’USSÉ, les deux marques emblématiques du Château de Cognac.

Chef d’œuvre architectural d’inspiration gothique et Renaissance, le Château de Cognac ouvre ses portes et laisse ainsi découvrir son histoire et quelques-uns des secrets de l’élaboration de ses Cognacs. Au terme de cette visite, initiez-vous à l’art de la dégustation d’une manière insolite : dans le noir, les yeux bandés. Véritable initiation sensorielle, redécouvrez vos sens et tenter de deviner les différents arômes présents dans nos cognacs d’USSE. Fermez donc les yeux, respirez et voyagez. Au terme de cette visite, découvrez les Cognacs D’USSE VSOP et XO d’une manière unique : les yeux bandés. Tentez de retrouver les arômes des ingrédients qui vous seront présentés dans les Cognacs D’USSE. Cette expérience visuelle, olfactive et gustative éveille vos sens et vous invite à une découverte inédite et sensorielle de nos Cognacs. *Réservé aux personnes majeures uniquement.

Chef d’œuvre architectural d’inspiration gothique et Renaissance, le Château de Cognac ouvre ses portes et laisse ainsi découvrir son histoire et quelques-uns des secrets de l’élaboration de nos Cognacs. Au terme de cette visite, nous vous proposons une dégustation de VSOP & XO BARON OTARD. Pour les amateurs d’anciennes eaux de vie, découvrez les iconiques VSOP & XO D’USSÉ, le parfait équilibre des meilleurs crus.

La Rochelle is one of the most touristic cities in France...and for good reason! Climate, eclectic cultural programming, museums, monuments, shops, France’s largest marina, restaurants; La Rochelle has enough to seduce everyone! Our private guide will take you to the heart of the Old Town, the City Center, and the Old Port through the great hours of this shopping and free city: the memory of Eleanor of Aquitaine, the antics of Henry IV, the seat of the Cardinal de Richelieu... today the animation of its docks and terraces, the colors of its market and the tranquility of the English-style parks will seduce you!

This private tour allows you to discover the Cognac vineyards in a fun way aboard a mythical 2CV, to cross small villages with Romanesque churches and to appreciate the hilly landscapes of the Grande Champagne vines.

The beautiful, coastal city of La Rochelle is known by many as “La Ville Blanche” (The White City), thanks to its historic, limestone buildings. Discover the city’s beautiful architecture, its thriving harbor and coastline, and other famous sights on this thrilling, 1-hour Segway tour. After a short training session on the Segway, you’ll zip off with your guide on a whirlwind trip around town.

The masterclass takes place in a former cognac storage of a cognac estate transformed into a guest mansion, located in the heart of the vineyard near the village of Segonzac, the capital city of the Grande Champagne, 15 minutes drive away from the town of Cognac.

Explore the boulevards and squares of La Rochelle in style on this city Segway tour. Spin through La Rochelle with a guide and admire the beautiful architecture for which the city is famous. Explore busy streets and tranquil parks, and listen the guide that will shine a light on La Rochelle’s history.

IMPORTANT: The price is 37 € / TEAM* and not per person as indicated on some pages (*the number of people / team is not limited). Passionate and creator of logic, reflection and observation games for many years, I offer you several routes with enigmas of different levels allowing you to discover the unusual places of La Rochelle / Ile de Ré, in a fun way, at your own pace. , while remaining independent. These courses are suitable for a large audience, for two, with family, friends or other groups (EVJF/G - school - seminars - team building, etc.). Good adventure…

A circuit at a moderate pace. Ideal for discovering Royan and the Pontaillac district. Your guide will introduce you individually to the pleasure of the Segway. After a short time of learning and a good grip, here we go!!! You will start the tour quietly on the Waterfront, where your instructor will train you in the intuitive driving of the Segway Segway. Once you have taken your machine in hand, you will admire the port of Royan from the Foncillon district, before entering the Chay district. Then follow your guide along the coast where he will explain the history of the city to you through many places and monuments to finally arrive in the famous district of Pontaillac with its casino overlooking the beach. Several stops will be proposed to you to take souvenir photos, before the return which will be done by the same route.

This Escape Game "Le Secret du Cardinal Rouge" in soft mobility mode is a great challenge to do with family or friends, allowing you to discover La Rochelle on electric scooters in complete autonomy. A game in which team spirit will be essential to unravel the secret of the Cardinal Rouge! Look for clues in the city's must-see places to find Cardinal Richelieu's secret plans. To find "Le Secret du Cardinal Rouge" you will have to survey the "Belle & Rebelle" city on the handlebars of your electric scooter and solve the various puzzles on offer! This Escape Game was imagined from a major historical fact of La Rochelle. In 1627, La Rochelle, then Protestant, was besieged by Cardinal Richelieu on the orders of King Louis XIII. In June 1628, a small group of "Rebels" decided to attempt the operation of stealing Cardinal De Richelieu's chest, which was supposed to contain information of the utmost importance...

An exotic adventure The Planet Exotica Zoological Park immerses you in a true exotic universe: snakes, crocodiles, alligators and other reptiles, dinosaurs, greenhouses, gardens and tropical plants, bonzaïs or millenary olive tree, you have everything to discover! With family or friends, share a beautiful moment of relaxation, live the adventure Planet Exotica!

Sea kayaking will allow you to have an original approach to the coast. It allows you to visit the Charente Maritime coast in an original, dynamic, ecological and noise-free way. This activity can be shared with family and friends. Beautiful and good memories guaranteed.

Discover the Ile de Ré or its surroundings with our grand touring electric scooter. Equipped with shock absorbers and a great autonomy you can go where you want. Set off to discover the Ile de Ré via La Flotte, Saint Martin de Ré, the salt marshes and even the Phare des Baleines.

Maison Frapin, a worthy heir to secular methods and ancestral know-how, is just waiting for your arrival to help you discover the magic of its treasures. 21 generations of wine growers and then distillers, have passed down over the centuries an exceptional vineyard located exclusively in the heart of Grande Champagne - 1er Cru de Cognac. You will end the visit with a tasting of 3 cognacs.

The only truly multi-player Escape Game: Our animations can accommodate up to 24 people simultaneously. Each team consists of 4 to 6 people, equipped with a tablet with GPS. Possibility of indoor play.

Profitez d'un moment de pur plaisir en découvrant la ville de La Rochelle, des moments uniques garantis ! Ce circuit d'une heure en Segway vous permettra de voir La Tour Saint Nicolas, le port des Minimes et un panorama exceptionnel sur le Phare du Bout du Monde.

Departing from Cognac, aboard a 2CV, your driver-guide will take you to the heart of the Grande Champagne vineyard, the 1er cru of Cognac, to help you discover this vineyard.

Our tourist routes in all-terrain electric scooters consist of exploring the tourist sites of our region. Off-road electric scooters are two-wheeled electric vehicles with wide tires and suspensions for riding on difficult terrain. Whether you are looking for an original activity to do with family or friends, or simply want to discover the city in a different way, renting an off-road electric scooter in Cognac is an excellent option. So don't hesitate to rent a scooter and explore the streets and paths of the city in complete freedom!

This kayak navigation will bring you an original point of view of the coasts of Fouras and the military architectures that have shaped the Charentais coast. This activity accessible to all, will allow you to share good times whether you are alone or with your family.

In this full day private tour, explore the Cognac country with an English-speaking cognac expert / local guide driving you to a famous Cognac house (Rémy Martin, Martell or Courvoisier). Naturally, you will have the opportunity to have a cognac tasting at the end of the visit. After lunch (not included), you will go to a cooperage and finally to a craft distillery which is supplying major brands and producing its own cognacs. Enjoy your tastings and meetings with craft people living in this charming terroir and do not worry about driving, your expert guide will take you to all the places in a comfortable private vehicle.

Kelone is a travel sailboat, equipped for offshore navigation. The skipper undertakes to navigate by sail and not by motor.

Cognac is not only a luxury product. It is also a terroir product elaborated by several thousands of vine-growers who are craft distillers. Explore, in this full day private tour, the vineyard of Cognac with an English speaking local guide and driver, visiting craft distilleries where some of the best cognacs are produced. Do not worry about driving, you may fully enjoy your tastings and meetings with traditional producers hidden in the vines. Week days we enter a craft cooperage (barrel making), where they produce oak barrels, to have a better understanding the ageing process of cognac. The tour includes the visit of 2 craft distilleries producing their family cognacs and being at the same time suppliers of some of the most famous cognac brands. Stops at nice points of view to discover the landscapes, the local architecture, make your most original photos. A typical local restaurant is suggested by the guide.

Immerse yourself in the daily life and splendor of the La Rochelle merchant elite of the 18th century alongside Suzanne Van Hoogwerff, daughter of a merchant. From one mansion to another, Suzanne, in costume, will guide you in the footsteps of this merchant elite who made their fortune, like her father, thanks to the white gold of Santo Domingo: sugar. She will tell you about her daily life, meetings in small societies, the role of women, the entertainment of the time, the small arrangements and the strategies to integrate this privileged environment. Growing up in this environment, she knows all the secrets and will share them with you until the slave revolt which will lead to many bankruptcies including that of her family. 1h45 visit in small groups for adults and children over 8 years old.

On this full day private tour, explore with your wine expert guide two well-known vineyards which use different wine-making processes.: Bordeaux and Cognac. Assist a wine workshop where you will blend your own Bordeaux wine and bring back home your personalized wine bottle for great memories. Then, compare vine-growing technique used in those two famous vineyards. Do not worry about driving, your guide will drive you safely on the roads where you will meet hidden local producers, and enjoy wine and cognac tastings.

Curious to discover the driving sensations of the Segway? Learn to drive on Royan's seafront. Even if the Segway is very easy to use because it is totally intuitive, a period of learning and getting started is essential so that your safety is fully ensured. The instructor will train you individually at the start of the ride. The human/machine interaction is new and must be explained. After this grip, all you have to do is enjoy your walk and contemplate the landscape while driving your Segway Segway. After a few minutes of training with your instructor, hop on your Segway and let yourself be surprised by its quick handling. Then drive to admire the coast for a round trip on the Waterfront to the port of Royan. An ideal "training" for the most reluctant and at a lower cost!

Once arrived at the Vineyard and after an explanation of what we are going to do and the setting up of the individual equipment, we will go to visit the vineyard through the vines and we will pass by the port. It takes about 40 minutes after the walk for the visit of the distillery and the tasting. We will introduce you to the production of the 100% Oléron vineyard. Scooters are easy to handle, suitable for people of all ages and offer fun activities. A good way to discover local specialties while having fun.

Come and taste the best cognacs of the region during a guided tour and tasting. Discover 8 centuries of history and know-how in which 21 generations have succeeded in the heart of Grande Champagne. The Frapin house passionately embodies the great tradition of a family settled in Charente since 1270.

6 hours of sharing and unique adventure in the Vines of Cognac, including a mixology workshop Taking into account the excellent network of wine growers, producers and traders in Cognac and the knowledge "at your fingertips" of Cognac culture, as Cognac Educator, travelers will enjoy a moment filled with knowledge and discovery around Cognac. The mixology workshop is a real plus ensuring a moment of sharing. Presentation of the Cognac culture and answer to all your questions.

Come and meet your guide at our agency with whom you will go to the Waterfront to start a few minutes of initiation to driving your Segway Segway. Then follow your instructor and let yourself be surprised by the pleasure of gliding on your Segway along the sea to the Vallière district in Saint-Georges-de-Didonne. From here, you will leave the Front de Mer to make a passage through the district of Vallière with its lighthouse, where you can stop to take photos. You will then follow the promenade from the port to arrive on the Front de Mer of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne where you will catch up with the cycle path in the direction of Royan.

Get to know Cognac in a unique and affordable way. We offer a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city. Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Cognac with our unique city game app. Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose. This city game is also a perfect activity for large groups.

Do you dream of going along the beaches of the Ile de Ré by boat? Or would you rather sail offshore? Get ready, because after hoisting the mainsail, the Captain has no shortage of ideas for you to discover the coasts of the coast! “The destination matters less than the way to navigate. It depends on the time available, the weather conditions, the tide calendar, the state of the sea and... our desires of the moment. Kelone never makes the same circuit at sea, he adapts it each time and improvises. ”

This masterclass is run in French. The masterclass takes place in a former cognac storage of a cognac estate transformed into a guest mansion, located in the heart of the vineyard near the village of Segonzac, the capital city of the Grande Champagne, 15 minutes drive away from the town of Cognac.

The Marais Poitevin is not the Green Venice. The latter represents only 10% of the marsh. Going with Original Vélo Tour means choosing to go further afield, off the beaten track, to meet producers, discover unknown places, in a safe way for children and older people, all by bike. You have probably already taken a guided walk in a traditional boat with a boatman equipped with a pigouille?! Continue the adventure by doing it with the only professional bike guide in the Marais Poitevin. We are labeled Quality Tourism and marked Values Regional Natural Park.

Hashtag VR is a new kind of room recently opened at 202 route de Paris in Gond-Pontouvre. We offer different experiences of virtual reality fun and rich in thrills. Our VR simulators offer total immersion in different extreme adventure experiences. Solo or group, birthday, team building, bachelor party girl or boy and even couple!  Do not hesitate to come to the Cape of VR several formulas will be proposed to you.

The activity allows you to visit La Rochelle on an electric scooter. While having fun you will learn to discover new anecdotes about the city.

Explore the boulevards and squares of La Rochelle in style on this city Segway tour. Spin through La Rochelle with a guide and admire the beautiful architecture for which the city is famous. Explore busy streets and tranquil parks, and listen the guide that will shine a light on La Rochelle’s history.

Head for the mythical Fort Boyard from Port Sud in Fouras, overlooked by Fort Vauban, see Fort Enet and Fort de la Rade. A 7-hour cruise at sea during which you will also discover the island of Aix and Oléron while listening to the Crew tell you the anecdotes and history of these forts and this site classified as a Grand Site. About Revolt' Rêvolt' is the result of our 20 years of experience in tourism and boating, and was designed in collaboration with an Australian architect. For 9 months in 2019, the Boyard Croisière and Day4All teams assembled and manufactured this 50' catamaran from scratch. It is now a real high-performance sailboat, with a carbon mast and powered by an electric motor when the wind is not there. The Rêvolt' is the first sailing catamaran to be labeled Tourism and Handicap in 2020 in Europe (for the 4 handicaps)! We can accommodate up to 4 wheelchairs (manual or electric).

We offer the rental of stand up paddle and its equipment (board, paddle, leash, life jacket, wetsuit) in Saint-Georges-de-Didonne.