LEISURE ACTIVITIES

In addition to the HOTEL'S OWN SWIMMING POOL, many other sports activities are on offer in Cognac: tennis, clay-pigeon shooting, go-karting, quad biking, horse riding, walking and cycling along the Charente river… Hunting parties organised. Day-long golf training sessions for beginners can be organised with the COGNAC SAINT-BRICE GOLF COURSE (18 holes).

Local history and culture : Visit the Cognac Houses and distilleries, heritage sites in the town, Romanesque churches, and châteaux in the area; tours of a vineyard, a cooperage and the Saint-Gobain glassworks are available with commentary; cruises along the Charente; stay at a distillery and discover the secrets of distillation (November to March). Cognac Tourist Office : Office.tourisme.cognac@wanadoo.fr Exceptional dining : As well as the magical setting of our restaurant, we can organise brunches, cocktails, dinner parties and banquets in historical settings or cruising on the Charente.. Comité départemental du Tourisme

« The former provinces of Poitou, Aunis, Saintonge and Angoumois together form a region criss-crossed with rivers and bathed in sunlight. (...) For those who enjoy exploring the heritage of an area, and for those in search of thrills, Poitou-Charentes has plenty to offer.. » www.poitou-charentes-vacances.com « The three current routes – vineyards, the river and stone – offer the potential for many detours (...). Whether it’s a wine-producer, a tourist attraction, a place to eat or a heritage site, every step on the way offers a unique opportunity for meeting people, sharing and exchanging experiences. (...) ’Les Etapes du Cognac’ offers a wide range of quality-approved activities. » www.cognacetapes.com

Cognac and Angoulême: Festival towns • The Detective Film Festival, at the beginning of April : Detectives, police, criminals and femmes fatales all on the big screen for four long nights of film. Festival run by Claude Chabrol, not to be missed! •The «Blues Passions » Festival, at the end of July/ beginning of August : All the latest Afro-American music trends are represented at this festival: swing, zydeco, rhythm’n blues, blues, funk. • «Coup de Chauffe», 1st Friday and Saturday of September : The beginning of September is the time for street theatre for the enjoyment of all, both young and old. • European Literary Festival : the opportunity for contemporary authors to meet their readers • The Cartoon Strip Festival end of January : The annual rendez-vous for fans of cartoon strips and images generally, with Magèlis and the CNDBI. • The "Piano en Valois"Festival : A gathering of internationally renowned musicians at the theatre in Angoulême.

CHATEAU DE L’YEUSE 65 rue de Bellevue - 16100 Châteaubernard - COGNAC Tel: 33 (0)5 45 36 82 60 - Fax: 33 (0)5 45 35 06 32 Booking : here The blog of Château de l'Yeuse's team