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| Hello! |
We are happy to return for this second edition of our 100% Nouvelle-Aquitaine newsletter, which will be sent to you every three months.
In this new edition: a zoom on the flagship destination of Cognac and TOP news, an interview of one of the tour managers at Maison Hennessy in Cognac, the brand-new UNESCO label given to Cordouan lighthouse, new accommodations etc… You will also find a survey to help us get a better grasp of your expectations and approaches in terms of sustainable tourism. We’re counting on you!
We look forward to welcoming you as soon as possible and in the best conditions in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
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| Zoom on… Cognac |
Just 90 minutes from Bordeaux, the Cognac vineyard boasts an international reputation for its famous spirit, also known as "the liqueur of the gods", with 216.5 million bottles sold in 2019. Thanks to their savoir-faire, the great Cognac houses are keeping up to date with new immersive visits. But Cognac, a City of Art and History, is also a rich heritage and gastronomy that can be discovered along the river Charente from Angoulême to Saintes, and all the way to La Rochelle on the Atlantic coast.
Exclusive: discover the testimony of Stéphane Daugeron, Hennessy Visits Manager.
Did you know? Wes Anderson's highly anticipated film "The French Dispatch", shot entirely in Angoulême, will be released on 21 October 2021 in the United States and internationally. |
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| Behind the scenes of “l’Exception durable” with Rémy Martin |
| Rooted in the exceptional since 1724, the Rémy Martin Cognac House strives to produce high quality cognacs and offers a variety of tours. Since 2021, Rémy Martin has been highlighting its commitment to sustainable viticulture through its sustainable experience, which offers visitors an opportunity to discover the region's unique ecosystem and understand cultivation methods that respect biodiversity, with winery visits, walking tours and tastings in the vineyards. |
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| The Cordouan Lighthouse is now a Unesco World Heritage Site! |
Nicknamed the "Versailles of the Seas", the Cordouan Lighthouse has just been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Built in 1611, it stands proudly at the entrance to the Gironde Estuary, 2 hours from Bordeaux, and can be visited from April to November.
Also classified as a Historical Monument, it joins the list of 15 sites listed by UNESCO in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. |
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| 2 new high-end accommodations in atypical and remarkable locations |
New hotel at the foot of the Biarritz Lighthouse on the Basque Coast: The 4-star Garage has just opened in an old garage renovated into a timeless and unique hotel with 27 rooms and a breathtaking ocean view.
20 minutes from Limoges, Le Clos Colombier is an exceptional Relais & Châteaux in a 12th century building.
Just like the nearby 5-star Chapelle Saint-Martin, this upmarket villa with 3 suites and 2 rooms is owned by gourmet chef Gilles Dudognon. |
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| Useful information to create your itineraries |
| Generic and themed itinerary suggestions, sales manual, tourist maps… Find all the useful information you need to help you plan the best itineraries Nouvelle-Aquitaine has to offer. |
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