Welcome to the Charentes!

Discover the Charentes’ art of living, where vineyards, know-how and seaside horizons come together.

An exceptional terroir between land and sea

The vine thrives here in a unique environment shaped by oceanic mildness and diverse soils, giving rise to wines and spirits with real character

A rich cultural and heritage legacy

Romanesque churches, stone villages, châteaux and citadels: the vineyard reveals itself through a remarkable heritage, bearing witness to a history deeply intertwined with viticulture

Authentic wine tourism experiences

Tastings, walks through the vineyards, meetings with producers, food and wine pairings featuring PGI wines, Cognac or Pineau des Charentes: visitors enjoy warm, immersive moments at the heart of local expertise

The Charentes region invites you to meet the talented men and women whose expertise and warm hospitality shape its identity: from winegrowers and distillers to cellar masters, glassmakers, coopers, restaurateurs… true artisans of enchantment.

This region stands out thanks to two destinations awarded the Vignobles & Découvertes label: one nestled among the valleys and hills around Cognac — a town of Art and History and the royal city where François I was born — and the other set in the heart of an island territory, the only island to hold the label today.

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