Hidden Gem – La Nauve Hotel & Jardin

Luxury Cognac tour based at this 5* hotel in stunning grounds

La Nauve Hotel et Jardin in Cognac, Cognac holidays, credit La Nauve Hotel & Jardin

At a glance

Region:Cognac
Type of Tour:
Duration:3 Days
Guide Price:From £1446 to £1820 per person
Number of Meals:2 breakfasts, 1 lunch + 1 dinner
Number of Winery Visits:2 Cognac houses
Number of Wines Tasted:Approximately 7
Tour Transport:Return taxi transfers from the hotel into Cognac
Dates / Availability:Available mid-week and weekends from March to the end of November

Trip Summary

Our three-day Hidden Gem – La Nauve package is designed to offer you the ultimate luxury of the region based at one of Cognac’s premium hotels, La Nauve Hotel & Jardin. The hotel has an intimate feel with only twelve rooms, yet with all the comforts you’d expect from a five-star hotel, and it’s nestled a few minutes outside of Cognac itself, in 12 acres of landscaped gardens.

Upon arrival at La Nauve Hotel & Jardin, check into your preferred room grade. Begin your memorable trip with a spectacular 7-course tasting meal at the hotel’s gourmet restaurant. Please note drinks have not been included as part of the package and can be ordered and paid for locally.

La Nauve Hotel et Jardin in Cognac, Cognac holidays, credit La Nauve Hotel & Jardin
La Nauve Hotel et Jardin in Cognac restaurant, Cognac holidays, credit La Nauve Hotel & Jardin

On the morning of day two, after a leisurely breakfast, you will be met at the hotel by a pre-booked and pre-paid premium taxi to be taken into the nearby town of Cognac. Alternatively, we can arrange e-bikes if you prefer. You will begin your day as the VIP guests of the historical Chateau de Cognac, a 10th-century fortress that is home to Baron Otard cognacs. On your private tour of the stunning ageing cellars, you’ll taste the cognac extracted directly from the barrels in front of you. Following this, enjoy a delightful three-course gourmet lunch, paired with a selection of cognacs, served in the King’s private apartments, where Francois I was born.

Following such an enlightening morning, continue your day steps away at the renowned Maison Hennessy. Enjoy a thoroughly unique experience in a masterclass workshop, learning about the secrets behind this iconic cognac, with the opportunity to personalise your own Paradis decanter using Hennessy’s traditional techniques. You’ll also enjoy a guided tasting at the iconic X.O. bar to conclude the experience.

Following your visit, you will be picked up by your pre-booked and pre-paid premium taxi to transport you the short distance back to your hotel. The rest of your evening is free for you to spend as you please, before check out on day three.

Chateau de Cognac, cognac tour
Hennessy workshop, Cognac holidays, credits Hennessy and Fabian Monchatre

Outline Itinerary

Day One

  • Upon arrival in Cognac, check into your preferred room grade at La Nauve Hotel & Jardin.
  • You’ll enjoy a seven-course tasting dinner at the hotel’s gourmet restaurant. Drinks have not been included and can be paid for locally.

Day Two

  • After breakfast, you’ll be transported into the centre of Cognac in a pre-booked and pre-paid taxi.
  • Private tour and barrel tastings at Chateau de Cognac, followed by a three-course lunch paired with cognacs.
  • Decanter masterclass at Hennessy followed by a guided tasting. Please note this experience may be as part of a small group.
  • Your pre-booked and pre-paid taxi will return to transport you back to your hotel at the end of the day.
  • Your evening will be free for you to spend as you please, we’d be delighted to reserve you a table for dinner as you wish.
La Nauve Hotel et Jardin in Cognac, Cognac holidays, credit La Nauve Hotel & Jardin
Hennessy visits Cognac, credits Jas Hennessy Benoit Lapray

Final Day

  • After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel.

(ii) The outline itinerary is indicative and is subject to minor changes depending on supplier availability. Availability cannot be guaranteed until we have received a confirmed booking, together with the deposit payment (or payment in full where the dates of travel are in less than 60 days). If the named accommodation / visits are not available, we will endeavour to find suitable alternatives of a similar grade; this may be subject to a supplement or a rebate depending on the price available.

Accommodation

"A great experience Brilliant venues and tastings!"

Gordon- Kent, UK

Package Prices

  • These prices are per person and based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin or double room.
  • These are realistic guide prices, based on travel in standard season (usually April to the end of October). Considerable discounts often apply for travel out of season (usually November to the end of March) or if there are more than two of you travelling together. Please let us know your preferred travel dates for a definitive price.
  • Although we propose specific hotels as part of our standard packages, we enjoy excellent relationships and preferential rates at the majority of the hotels in each of our featured destinations. Therefore if you would prefer to stay in a different hotel, this can be arranged. Please contact us for the relevant supplements/discounts.
  • Other room grades are available at most of the hotels that we work with. Just let us know which hotel you prefer and we will send you the relevant supplements for the various room grades.
  • Single supplements and extra night prices are available upon request.
Hotel NameRoom GradeStar RatingDurationPrice Per Person
La Nauve Hotel & Jardin - CognacComfort room5*3 Days£1446Book Now
La Nauve Hotel & Jardin - CognacJunior suite5*3 Days£1820Book Now

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Enhance your Experience/Tour Upgrades

If you would like to make your Grape Escapes holiday even more special, there are a number of additional activities that we can arrange for you. To complement the experience, these could be arranged to fit in/around your current itinerary or we can arrange additional nights and room upgrades at your hotel, as well as your travel arrangements, a stop-over en route and even a visit to another part of the country! See below for some of the most popular upgrades.

  • Stay longer! Just let us know your preferred hotel and room grade, and we will provide you with the relevant supplement for extra nights with breakfast.
  • Additional tours and activities! We would be delighted to provide inspiration for more wine tours and cultural activities. The possibilities are endless!
  • Experience the region’s gastronomy. The wine regions are brimming with unique gastronomic dining opportunities and what better way to enjoy a glass than with a mouth-watering meal? We offer a variety of menus to suit every budget. Contact us for prices.
  • Tailor-made tour extensions. The team at Grape Escapes have travelled extensively in Europe, not just in the wine regions and can therefore recommend and arrange tailor-made tour extensions to other regions and cities, for example Paris in France or Bilbao in Spain.
Cognac tours, credit Chateau de Cognac
Hennessy tour Cognac, credits Jean Philippe Lebee

Further Information

Travel

Given the wide range of travel options to Cognac, the package price does not include travel. Please see our Cognac travel page for detailed information about how best to travel to the region.

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Further Information / To Book

To secure your booking, a 20% deposit is required. Your remaining balance will then be due 60 days before you travel. Please call us on 0044 (0)1920 468 666 or email info@grapeescapes.net to request a booking form.

Hennessy workshop, credits Hennessy and Stanlislas Desjeux

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