Whats going on...
There is an amazing amount happening in the Charente and surrounding area. Below are a few links to numerous events in the local area
These events are in a radius from Logis du Paradis and our immediate region of the Grande Champagne vineyards. Office de Tourisme de Grande Champagne
The nearest town Barbezieux is about 7 Kms Canton de Barbezieux
Then Segonzac 11Kms Tourist Office of Segonzac
And just beyond is Jarnac on the river Charente, birthplace of Francois Mitterand Tourist Office of Jarnac (English Version)
Both Cognac and Angouleme are the nearest larger towns within 30 mins.
Cognac - a town, a product
Events in Angouleme
And the many local festivals throughout the year
Visit Charente - Events and Fesitvals
The Departmental Committee of Tourism of CharenteCognac, the product
The local economy is based upon the making of Cognac and the vineyards are mostly planted with those grapes, plus some for the local aperitif, Pineau des Charentes.
The Etapes de Cognac (English version) are routes to follow which allow you to immerse yourself in visits to vineyards and smaller growers, as well as listing restaurants, museums, cellars and the big houses etc.
The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (English version) (BNIC) is the French trade organization for the Cognac industry. It includes all the wine producers and traders in the region of production of Cognac. The site of BNIC helps in discovering and understanding Cognac: its history, name, formulation, consumption and the region.
The National Committee of Pineau des Charentes (CNPC) helps you to discover the Pineau des Charentes, the local aperitif and drink for all occasions. White, pink or red, old or very old, the Pineau has many facets.
