Mainxe walks

A walk through the vineyards, featuring beautiful houses and a stunning dovecote.

A pleasant walk through the vineyards with a gentle gradient.

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.

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.

Beautiful views of Château de Bourg and the Cognac vineyards. A very pleasant return journey along the banks of the Charente.

A route with very little elevation gain; the path is very easy to walk on, even in wet weather. At the start, you’ll pass the trout farming ponds. And nearby are some beautiful wine-growing estates.

Gensac-la-Pallue is notable for its marshes, to which the locals are deeply attached. La Pallue comes from ‘palus’: marshes. This wetland was once an extension of a branch of the Charente. La Pallue, an enclave within the parish of Gensac, became an independent commune during the Revolution. The two communes of Gensac and La Pallue were merged in 1857, with the exception of the villages of Roissac.

Gensac-la-Pallue is characterised by its marshes, to which the locals are very attached. The name ‘La Pallue’ comes from ‘palus’ (marshes). This wetland was once the extension of a branch of the River Charente. La Pallue, an enclave within the parish of Gensac, became an independent commune during the French Revolution. The two communes of Gensac and La Pallue were merged in 1857, with the exception of the villages of Roissac.

This route offers the chance to discover small-scale rural heritage (fountains, wash houses). Exploring this route also allows you to appreciate the area’s scenic, floral and wildlife features.

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.

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.

A ride along the Charente, passing through two picturesque little villages, Lautrait and Triac.

Walk along the banks of the Charente, passing through the village of Bassigeau and returning to Bassac.

This route takes you uphill to the old mill before winding your way through the surrounding vineyards.

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’.

A long walk along the banks of the Charente to the Pyramide du Prince de Condé, where the prince’s story is explained. Another significant date is 16 December 1942, involving British Royal Marine commandos and Operation Frankton. A chapter in our history that deserves a great deal of explanation,

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.

Meadows around the Charente river to the forest a little higher up. Beautiful landscapes and a variety of pleasant environments to walk through.

Juillac-Le-Coq is crossed by the Mothe stream, a tributary of the Charente. The village has a population of around 667. Wine-growing is its main industry.

Juillac-Le-Coq is crossed by the Mothe stream, a tributary of the Charente. The village has a population of around 667. Wine-growing is its main industry.

A route alternating between open landscapes and woodland. Very pleasant to walk.

Much of this walk takes place in the forest, which is pleasant in summer. The rest of the route is through the vineyards, offering something for everyone.

Thanks to the natural beauty of its location and the richness of its heritage, Saint-Brice is one of the most picturesque areas of Cognac region. At the heart of the Charente and Soloire rivers valley, man has erected many symbolic buildings: dolmens, churches, abbeys, castles and manors, all expertly crafted.

A lovely walk through the Charentais vineyards, passing beautiful buildings and around the village of Roissac. Angeac- Champagne counts numerous prosperous-looking Charentais houses, witness to the wealth which lies in the local economy producing cognac, its principal occupation. The entrances to the estates are marked by a gate or porch way: there are at least 50. They are unique and typical of our local heritage. At Roissac village they embellish the main street.

Lignière-Sonneville is a village with the rolling hills typical of the Grande Champagne region, formed by the merger of Lignières and Sonneville in 1845. Nestled in the heart of the Grande Champagne, it has a population of 613.

Lignière-Sonneville is a village with the rolling hills typical of the Grande Champagne region, formed by the merger of Lignières and Sonneville in 1845. Nestled in the heart of the Grande Champagne, it has a population of 613.

The commune is bordered to the south by the Né valley, towards which its land slopes gently. Vineyards, the main crop, cover more than two-thirds of the commune’s area and produce excellent, refined Grande Champagne brandies.

The commune of Ambleville is crossed by the Collinaud, a stream tributary of the River Né, which includes wash-houses typically found in this area of Grande Champagne. During your walk you will have the chance to discover La Motte, a hamlet in this commune. Take the time to admire the rolling countryside and La Motte wash-house. This walk can be enjoyed with all the family, because children will find it fun to cross the Collinaud by way of the stepping stones.

The village is crossed by the Collinaud, a tributary of the Né. Primarily focused on wine-growing, Ambleville also has fertile land for growing cereals.

The Collinaud, a tributary of the Né, flows through the village. Whilst Ambleville is primarily focused on wine-growing, it also has fertile land suitable for growing cereals.

A blue-marked route through the heart of the Grande Champagne vineyards, offering a rolling landscape.

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).

Path, marked in red, following ancient Roman roads.

Situated at an altitude of 25 metres, the River Né and the Motte stream are the main watercourses flowing through the commune of Saint-Fort-sur-le-Né. From certain vantage points, there are excellent views of the village, the dolmen, the vineyards, the Grande Champagne countryside and the other surrounding villages. Each season offers a chance to discover its own unique charms.

A route that follows the old railway line for part of the way and, for the rest, offers a walk through the vineyards with some very beautiful views.

Situated at 25m altitude - the river Né and the Motte stream are the principal water courses which cross the locality. In certain places there are excellent views towards and from the village, the Dolmen, of the vineyards, the landscape of the Grande Champagne and surrounding villages. In every season you can discover a certain charm and appeal in St. Fort.