A land of flavours, Haute-Saintonge is rich in quality products, aromas and crafts that it wishes to promote through the Maison de la Vigne et des Saveurs de la Haute-Saintonge shop in Archiac.
Category
Shops - Food shop
Possible support
Guide ou animateur : 1
pour Heritage, Plastic arts, Discovery
Proposal
Tourist routes, Online shop
More details
Discover the vine
- Introduction to wine tasting (please contact 05 46 49 57 11 for details)
- Local flavours
- Activities
- Culinary workshops (programme available on the website)
- Lectures and exhibitions
- Médiapôle
What's on offer?
- A "Welcome" area, providing information on the area, visits, sites, accommodation, events and tours to discover in Haute-Saintonge.
- A "Viticulture" area, with a unique scenography on the vine and its products (fun and interactive tour): discover the vineyard, the work of the vine, pineau des Charentes and cognac.
- A "Flavours" area, with a shop showcasing local products and crafts linked to winegrowing and local flavours.
1,700 products in the shop:
cognacs, pineaux des Charentes, vins de pays charentais, cocktails, liqueurs, sparkling grapes, brûlots charentais, carbonated liqueurs, traditional methods, fruit juices, jams, confectionery, pastries, honeys and by-products, saffron and by-products, terrines and preserves made from duck, pork, ostrich, fish, snails, oils, flours, pasta, condiments, spirulina, cooperage, soaps...
- A "Tasting" area, with introductory tastings of pineau des Charentes, cognac and local Charentais wines - available for hire.
- A "Bookshop" area, with a wide range of books on these different themes (tastings and sales area).
Discover our fully-equipped meeting and conference facilities, which can be adapted to suit your needs, with seating for up to 155 people, broadband internet access, video projectors and a sound system.
For your meals, you can hire the rooms with kitchen facilities, or use the caterer of your choice.
We can work with you to develop a complete package that includes catering, tours, workshops and accommodation.
The Maison de la Vigne et des Saveurs welcomes groups all year round by prior arrangement (minimum 15 people). On request, the team offers guided tours, producer presentations with tasting sessions, and workshops (19 stations) in the tasting room at preferential rates. It is advisable to book at least 15 days in advance if the group would like a workshop or the presence of a producer.
Treasure hunts: "Kate d'or" and "Nom d'un Cru" in Archiac and Arthenac
Leaving from the Maison de la Vigne et des Saveurs, fun routes and treasure hunts on two circuits of 4 to 8km in Archiac and the surrounding area with riddles and discovery of the local heritage.
"The Lost Treasure of the Pierre Merveille". Leaving from Saint Eugène, 4.2km
Booklets available from reception
Self-guided or guided tours on request.
- Introduction to wine tasting (please contact 05 46 49 57 11 for details)
- Local flavours
- Activities
- Culinary workshops (programme available on the website)
- Lectures and exhibitions
- Médiapôle
What's on offer?
- A "Welcome" area, providing information on the area, visits, sites, accommodation, events and tours to discover in Haute-Saintonge.
- A "Viticulture" area, with a unique scenography on the vine and its products (fun and interactive tour): discover the vineyard, the work of the vine, pineau des Charentes and cognac.
- A "Flavours" area, with a shop showcasing local products and crafts linked to winegrowing and local flavours.
1,700 products in the shop:
cognacs, pineaux des Charentes, vins de pays charentais, cocktails, liqueurs, sparkling grapes, brûlots charentais, carbonated liqueurs, traditional methods, fruit juices, jams, confectionery, pastries, honeys and by-products, saffron and by-products, terrines and preserves made from duck, pork, ostrich, fish, snails, oils, flours, pasta, condiments, spirulina, cooperage, soaps...
- A "Tasting" area, with introductory tastings of pineau des Charentes, cognac and local Charentais wines - available for hire.
- A "Bookshop" area, with a wide range of books on these different themes (tastings and sales area).
Discover our fully-equipped meeting and conference facilities, which can be adapted to suit your needs, with seating for up to 155 people, broadband internet access, video projectors and a sound system.
For your meals, you can hire the rooms with kitchen facilities, or use the caterer of your choice.
We can work with you to develop a complete package that includes catering, tours, workshops and accommodation.
The Maison de la Vigne et des Saveurs welcomes groups all year round by prior arrangement (minimum 15 people). On request, the team offers guided tours, producer presentations with tasting sessions, and workshops (19 stations) in the tasting room at preferential rates. It is advisable to book at least 15 days in advance if the group would like a workshop or the presence of a producer.
Treasure hunts: "Kate d'or" and "Nom d'un Cru" in Archiac and Arthenac
Leaving from the Maison de la Vigne et des Saveurs, fun routes and treasure hunts on two circuits of 4 to 8km in Archiac and the surrounding area with riddles and discovery of the local heritage.
"The Lost Treasure of the Pierre Merveille". Leaving from Saint Eugène, 4.2km
Booklets available from reception
Self-guided or guided tours on request.
Opening times
From 01/04 to 31/05/2024, daily between 10 am and 6 pm.
From 01/06 to 31/08/2024, daily between 10 am and 7 pm.
From 01/09 to 30/09/2024, daily between 10 am and 6 pm.
From 01/10/2024 to 05/01/2025
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
From 01/06 to 31/08/2024, daily between 10 am and 7 pm.
From 01/09 to 30/09/2024, daily between 10 am and 6 pm.
From 01/10/2024 to 05/01/2025
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
Rates & payment
Moyens de paiement acceptés :
Bank/credit card
Check
Cash
Online payment
Contactless payment
Credit transfer
Special welcome
Groups |
Home school groups |
Cycle 3: elementary school (CM1, CM2) |
Cycle 3: college (6th) |
Environments
In the country Town outskirts River 5 km away
Services
Educational documentation
Wi-fi
Free WiFi access
Internet access by fibre
Accessible en poussette
Tourist routes
Click & Collect
Tourist brochures
Tourist information
Daily housekeeping
Booking of general amenities
Online shop
Sale in basket
Equipment
Sustainable development
Waste management
Rain water collectors
Car park
Defibrillator
Languages spoken
German English Spanish