La Rochelle and Cognac day tour (Hennessy)

Let's explore La Rochelle, one of the greatest port cities in France : the city from which many French immigrants departed to settle in Canada and the United States. We will visit the historic Old Port : the "three medieval towers", the narrow streets bordered by medieval and Renaissance houses. La Rochelle was a great Huguenot Protestant bastion in Catholic France. So, I will explain how King Louis XIII starved the city during the Wars of Religion. We’ll also discuss its role during World War II, including its Nazi-built submarine base, which still stands today. Afterward, we’ll enjoy a scenic drive to Cognac : Rochefort and its Royal Rope factory and Saintes with its roman Ruins We will have lunch in a French restaurant, Later, we will visit Hennessy where you’ll learn everything about the Cognac-making process at Hennessy (25 euros each) This tour is customizable, so feel free to share your preferences!