There are five special interest trails providing an insight into the Cognac area i.e. Cognac and Vineyards, Cognac and the River, Cognac and Stone, Cognac, Stone and estuary, and Cognac and Traditions.
How are these trails used ?
The five trails are signposted at each crossroads. Visitors can follow any of the trails, in any order. There is no entry or exit point and visitors can choose to complete just one section of a trail if they prefer.
What time of year are the trails open?
The Cognac Trails are open to visitors throughout the year
How long does it take to complete the Cognac Trails?
A day, a weekend, a week or a fortnight. The Cognac Trails are there for your pleasure and enjoyment. Simply adapt your stay to the time at your disposal
The Network
How many members are there?
For 2007-2008, there are 200 members in the Etapes du Cognac network.
The network consists of professionals from the wine industry (distillers and winegrowers selling at the cellar door), service providers (accommodation, restaurants, museums etc.) and companies organising special events, festivals, etc
What are the conditions of membership?
Each professional signs a charter that varies depending on the type of business (vineyard charter, hotel charter, restaurant charter and sightseeing charter) but that, in every case, defines the hospitality and welcome that he or she is committed to providing. Each location is inspected before being accredited to ensure compliance with all the clauses of the charter.
