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Bassac walks
The banks of the Charente and Saint-Étienne Abbey in Bassac
Walk along the banks of the Charente, passing through the village of Bassigeau and returning to Bassac.
Path through the meadows of Saint-Amant-de-Graves
This route takes you through the meadows of the Charente near Graves. Beautiful churches and meadows with a variety of crops punctuate this lovely walk.
Chemin des Chaumes around Saint-Amant-de-Graves
Meadows around the Charente river to the forest a little higher up. Beautiful landscapes and a variety of pleasant environments to walk through.
Route de la Tonnelle in Saint-Même-les-Carrières
A pleasant walk through the vineyards with a gentle gradient.
Fountains and vineyards
A varied circuit, sometimes in the sun in the vineyards sometimes in the forest. A very pleasant walk in the middle of the countryside.
Bouteville Vineyard Route
A route that runs mostly through the vineyards, which are ubiquitous in the commune of Bouteville, situated in the prestigious Grande Champagne region of the Cognac region. Almost all the winegrowers in Bouteville are also ‘distillers’.
Network of stones and vines
Also known as the "small heritage trail", you will discover this heritage through a short route on the heights but also on the banks of the Charente.
Tour of the plateau via the hamlets
Starting from the charming little village of Saint-Simeux, discover the plateau where vines grow in abundance, dotted with small hamlets, each one more charming than the last, with their large old stone buildings.
The shepherds' path in Châteauneuf
The shepherds who lived here built the Church of Saint-Surin in the 9th century. After the Revolution, this church was attached to Châteauneuf. Climbing a little higher, you can see the diversity of the surrounding landscapes, then descend along the Charente.
Vineyard path in Mosnac
Vineyards and more vineyards, the Charente, a bit of woodland – that’s a great mix for this magnificent walk.
Hills and banks of the Charente around Champmillon
A walk through the hills and valleys of Champmillon, returning along the River Charente.
Around Champmillon
This walk takes you along the Charente river before returning to the starting point through the vineyards. A very peaceful and pleasant route.
The Pierre Levée path
The landscape varies along this route, first along the Charente river, then through vineyards, and now we are in the forest.
Paths through sparse woodland
A route to explore the Charente wine-growing landscape of the Fins Bois and traces of the past (Gallo-Roman era, 12th-century church, lime kiln, porches of Charente properties).
Circuit of Open-air Wash Houses and Water Sources
This circuit gives you the chance to discover rural heritage (springs, water sources, open air wash houses); and at each place, a description of its history is displayed. The route also highlights the architectural and historical heritage of the 13th century (Eglise Saint-Prohet, the Place Jacquaire, the protestant stele, the Chateau de Segeville) plus the various hamlets in the locality, flora and fauna.
Route of Fountains and Washhouses – Purple-marked variant
This route allows you to discover the area’s small-scale rural heritage (fountains, wash houses). Each water point features a historical and/or anecdotal description. The route also incorporates architectural and historical heritage (the 13th-century Saint-Projet Church, Place Jacquaire, Ségeville Castle and the scattered hamlets of the commune).
Exploring this route also allows you to appreciate the area’s scenic, floral and wildlife attractions.
From the Château de Bourg-Charente to the banks of the Charente
Beautiful views of Château de Bourg and the Cognac vineyards. A very pleasant return journey along the banks of the Charente.
Crêtes de Segonzac circuit
The Gaul root of its name means 'strength, courage'. The Hundred Years War persuaded the construction of numerous underground passages, which enabled the inhabitants to take refuge from extreme violence. Without a doubt Protestantism has left its mark in the area, particularly with the Segonzacais. The first Reformed church was founded in 1558. Troubles occurred in 1562 and the parish church was burnt down. Today's Temple church is the third constructed since the Edict of Nantes.
Circuit Romain in Segonzac
Segonzac: the root of its name means 'strength, courage' in Gaulish.
Archaeological digs have revealed a Neolithic inhabitation (approx. 5000 B.C)
The Hundred Years' War persuaded the construction of numerous underground passages, which enabled the inhabitants to take refuge from extreme violence.
Protestantism has, without a doubt, left its mark in the area, particularly with the Segonzacais. The first Reformed church was founded in 1558. Troubles occurred in 1562 and the parish church was burnt down. Today's Temple is the third constructed since the Edict of Nantes.
According to a legend at the start of the 17th century, it was at Segonzac that a vintner named Chevalier de la Croix Maron invented double distillation.