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The Cognac region combines diverse landscapes with an exceptional microclimate caused by the influences of the nearby ocean on the continent. Each of the six Crus of the AOC has its own distinct personality. It expresses itself in the intricate blends of aromas and tastes characteristic of each Cognac.
On The Banks of the Charente
![]() It covers a large part of the Charente department, all of the Charente-Maritime, and several districts of the Dordogne and Deux-Sèvres. ![]() The Heart of Cognac
![]() Cognac lies 465 km from Paris, 120 km from Bordeaux, and 100 km from La Rochelle. The region includes many places worth a visit such as Angoulême, Saintes, Rochefort, Royan, and the islands of Ré (nicknamed “Ré la blanche”) and Oléron (called “Oléron la lumineuse”). A Question of Climate
![]() This special microclimate certainly contributes to the the pleasant elegance and refined charm of the Cognac art de vivre as it is sometimes described. |
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