{"id":14719,"date":"2016-07-20T10:21:14","date_gmt":"2016-07-20T09:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frenchvineyard.co.uk\/vine\/?p=14719"},"modified":"2025-06-14T14:48:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T13:48:48","slug":"cognac-gite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frenchvineyard.co.uk\/vine\/cognac-gite\/","title":{"rendered":"Gite du Calme &#8211; Cognac"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Although not on a vineyard this self-catering farmhouse Cognac gite is set in the heart of Cognac (Brandy) country easily accessible to the grand Cognac houses and the coast and beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/gite-du-calme-cherac.html?aid=372824&amp;label=fv\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.giteducalme.com\/Gite_du_Calme_small.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"Cognac Gite du Calme\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cognac <span class='tooltipsall tooltip_post_id_13295 classtoolTips13295'>Gite<\/span> du Calme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ins class=\"bookingaff\" data-aid=\"2181494\" data-target_aid=\"2181494\" data-prod=\"rw\" data-width=\"0\" data-height=\"0\" data-show_rw_badge=\"1\" data-show_rw_text=\"1\" data-hid=\"1898527\">\n    <!-- Anything inside will go away once widget is loaded. -->\n        <a href=\"\/\/www.booking.com?aid=2181494\">Booking.com<\/a>\n<\/ins>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function(d, sc, u) {\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\n      s.type = 'text\/javascript';\n      s.async = true;\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\n      })(document, 'script', '\/\/aff.bstatic.com\/static\/affiliate_base\/js\/flexiproduct.js');\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/expedia.com\/affiliates\/cherac-hotels-gite-du-calme.PEyePL0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class='tooltipsall tooltip_post_id_13295 classtoolTips13295'>Gite<\/span> du Calme<\/strong><\/a> provides exclusive holiday accommodation for 6 to 8 people. The <span class='tooltipsall tooltip_post_id_13295 classtoolTips13295'>Gite<\/span> is a perfect self catering holiday home with most\u00a0 creature comforts!\u00a0 <span class='tooltipsall tooltip_post_id_13295 classtoolTips13295'>Gite<\/span> du Calme is a traditional 1890 lime stone farmhouse set in a 2 acre garden with swimming pool and play area for family\/friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Three large double en-suite bedrooms and one childrens twin bedroom. Supplied with bed linen and towels &#8211; Cots are also available free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Located between <strong>Cognac <\/strong>&amp; <strong>Saintes <\/strong>in the Charente Maritime ( 30 minutes drive to the beaches at <strong>Royan<\/strong>), SW France. The <span class='tooltipsall tooltip_post_id_13295 classtoolTips13295'>Gite<\/span> it is in a peaceful location with lovely views over vineyards and forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A beautiful old garden of 2 acres with fruit trees, children&#8217;s play area and swimming pool. The gite is surrounded by stunning views of Cognac vineyards and oak woodlands. There are many chairs dotted around the garden for you to enjoy the sunshine and totally relax when not sightseeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There is also a B&amp;B. The property is at <strong>Ch\u00e9rac<\/strong>, located between <strong>Cognac<\/strong> and <strong>Saintes<\/strong> (17 Charente-Maritime, <em><span class='tooltipsall tooltip_post_id_45790 classtoolTips45790'>Nouvelle Aquitaine<\/span><\/em>). Even the city and vineyards of <strong>Bordeaux<\/strong> are accessible &#8211; about&nbsp; 90 minutes away down the autoroute!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-central-palette-1-color has-central-palette-3-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"20\" height=\"19\" class=\"wp-image-51281\" style=\"width: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frenchvineyard.co.uk\/vine\/wp-content\/uploads\/star_red_icon2-1.png?resize=20%2C19&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"> <strong>for more info and to check availability at this <\/strong>Cognac <span class='tooltipsall tooltip_post_id_13295 classtoolTips13295'>Gite<\/span>\u00a0 see\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/expedia.com\/affiliates\/cherac-hotels-gite-du-calme.PEyePL0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class='tooltipsall tooltip_post_id_13295 classtoolTips13295'>Gite<\/span> du Calme<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-blye-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-085e30aa6dadaadf2494454a647b5b28 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#a9dfa06b\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"20\" height=\"19\" class=\"wp-image-51281\" style=\"width: 20px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frenchvineyard.co.uk\/vine\/wp-content\/uploads\/star_red_icon2-1.png?resize=20%2C19&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"> <em>nearby alternative vineyard accommodation at<\/em> &nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/frenchvineyard.co.uk\/vine\/cognac-hotel-lyeuse\/\">Hotel l&#8217;Yeuse<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center animated slideInLeft has-central-palette-4-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"78\" height=\"44\" class=\"wp-image-32490\" style=\"width: 78px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frenchvineyard.co.uk\/vine\/wp-content\/uploads\/tgv_train2.png?resize=78%2C44&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"train tgv\">by train to <a href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=OBTjc9GsRvU&amp;mid=42638&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.raileurope.com%2Fen%2Fdestinations%2Ftrains-to-cognac\">Cognac <\/a><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"20\" class=\"wp-image-12406\" style=\"width: 100px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/frenchvineyard.co.uk\/vine\/wp-content\/uploads\/tgvsmall.jpg?resize=100%2C20&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"tgv\"> 9 miles\/14km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-central-palette-4-color has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-text-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:24px\">airport: <strong>La Rochelle LRH<\/strong> 48 miles\/77 km<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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visit<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--WISE--><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/wise-creative.prf.hn\/creative\/camref:1100l9gc5\/creativeref:1011l60592\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<!--DIRECT FERRIES BANNER--><br><div align=\"center\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\nvar uri = 'https:\/\/impgb.tradedoubler.com\/imp?type(img)g(25166896)a(1194892)' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11);\ndocument.write('<a href=\"https:\/\/clkuk.tradedoubler.com\/click?p=324849&#038;a=1194892&#038;g=25166896\" target=\"_BLANK\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"'+uri+'\" border=0><\/a>');\n<\/script><\/div><br>\n\n\n\n<!--RAIL EUROPE 2022--><br><div align=\"center\">\n<a target=\"new\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=OBTjc9GsRvU&amp;offerid=910037.685&amp;subid=0&amp;type=4\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The one-stop shop for train travel\" 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For a distilled brandy to bear the name Cognac, its production methods must meet certain requirements. In particular, it must be made from specified grapes, of which Ugni Blanc (known locally as Saint-Emilion) is the one most widely used. The brandy must be twice distilled in copper pot stills and aged at least two years in French oak barrels from Limousin or Tron\u00e7ais. Cognac matures in the same way as whiskies and wine when aged in barrels, and most cognacs are aged considerably longer than the minimum legal requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This area is made up of 73,000 hectares (180,400 acres) of vineyards of which there are six different growing areas. Grande Champagne is known for making powerful cognacs. The second area is called Petite Champagne, and it is know to make elegant cognacs. Borderies is the third area, and makes well-rounded cognacs with violet aromas. The fourth area is called Fin Bois, and makes fine and elegant cognacs. The last two areas are named Bons Bois and Bois Ordinaires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grande Champagne and Petit Champagne both have chalky soils. Hence the use of the word Champagne (derivative of the word \u201cchalk\u201d). (This is not to be confused with the Champagne region of France known for producing sparkling wine.) In Borderies and Fin Bois, there is a thin layer of clay before the chalk soil. And that gives those areas different characteristics. 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