Three nights in Cognac: two in a converted cognac cellar at Chais Monnet, one on the river at La Nauve, with Hennessy, Martell and Rémy Martin in between and two starred dinners.
Stay
Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa, Leading Hotels of the World, nights 1–2. La Nauve, Hôtel & Jardin, Relais & Châteaux, night 3.
The days
Day
Eat
Sip
1 — arrive via Angoulême
Dinner at the Chais Monnet brasserie; Bar 1838
Hennessy Prestige visit, three tastings
2 — the big houses
Lunch at La Ribaudière, Bourg-Charente; signature dinner at Les Foudres (1 Michelin star)
Martell in the morning; Rémy Martin Grande Champagne tour in the afternoon
3 — Grande Champagne villages
Dinner at Notes, La Nauve (1 star)
A family house in Segonzac; cocktail masterclass at Chais Monnet
4 — depart, or on to La Rochelle
Breakfast at La Nauve
Normandin-Mercier near La Rochelle as the coast add-on
What's included
2 nights at Chais Monnet and 1 night at La Nauve
Four house visits, reserved and prepaid
Signature dinner at Les Foudres
Private driver on days 2 and 3
Cellar Mouse trip notes and restaurant reservations for every meal
Price is per couple, from, in USD. Flights and rail not included. Pairs with our Bordeaux trip for a 7-night run.
