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cheeses served in myriad forms (including a cheese
tajine
!) and almost as many
wines is unmissable.
KARL €€
International
( 05 56 81 01 00; place du Parlement; brunch €20; 8.30am-7.30pm; )
Simply
the
place in town for a morning after the night before brunch. These range from a
light continental-style affair to the full works with salmon, cheeses, hams and eggs.
Detour:
The Home of Cognac
On the banks of the River Charente amid vine-covered countryside,
Cognac
is known
worldwide for the double-distilled spirit that bears its name, and on which the local eco-
nomy thrives. Made of grape
eaux-de-vie
(brandies) of various vintages, Cognac is aged
in oak barrels and blended by an experienced
maître de chai
(cellar master).
The best-known
Cognac houses
are open to the public, running tours of their cellars
and production facilities ending with a tasting session. Opening times vary annually; it's a
good idea to reserve in advance.
Hennessey
( 05 45 35 72 68;
www.hennessey.com
; 8 rue Richonne; adult/
12-18yr/under 12 €9/7/free; closed Jan & Feb)
Situated 100m uphill from quai
des Flamands, tours include a film (in English) and a boat trip across the Char-
ente to visit the cellars.
Martell
( 05 45 36 33 33;
www.martell.com
; place Édouard Martell; adult/child
€7.50/3)
Found 250m northwest of the tourist office; last entry is one hour prior
to closing.
the
estate
(adult/child €15/7; closed Oct-Apr)
, 4km southwest of town to-
wards Pons; and, in town, the
house
(adult/12-18yr/under 12yr €25/14/7;
by
appointment)
, for intimate tastings in groups of eight.
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