Countless Reasons & Ways to Explore Cognac
The exceptional area of Cognac lies between land and sea and proudly boasts a rich gastronomic and cultural heritage as well as a multitude of experiences to enjoy.
The exceptional area of Cognac lies between land and sea and proudly boasts a rich gastronomic and cultural heritage as well as a multitude of experiences to enjoy.
Nestled in the Domaine du Montcel, in Jouy-en-Josas, the 4* Hotel & Spa Dolce by Wyndham Versailles will open its doors in December 2023. Between town & country this new hotel is 15 minutes from the Château de Versailles and 30 minutes from Paris-Orly airport.
This inclusion represents the third UNESCO nod for the Isle of Flowers in four years. The first was the listing of the traditional Yole Sail Boat in 2020 and the second the entire island of Martinique was declared a World Biosphere Reserve in 2021.
To mark the 100th anniversary of Gustave Eiffel’s death, the Eiffel Tower is holding special events and has created new tours for visitors to enjoy.
Major 2024 anniversaries in France Anniversaries include the 80th Anniversary of D-Day & the 150th of the first Impressionist exhibit, plus those of the Maeght foundation, the completion of the Eiffel Tower, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henri Matisse & the Angoulême Comic Strip Festival, among others.
July 27, 2023 marked the partial opening of the luxury Château Léognan hotel located in the famed Pessac-Léognan vineyards near Bordeaux.
The COMO Group announced the opening on April 15, 2023 of the COMO Le Montrachet.
Next year marks the 60th anniversary of the Maeght Foundation which is located on the outskirts of one of the gems of the Côte d’Azur, the village of Saint-Paul de Vence. A significant expansion will be completed next July.
"Matisse 1930s through Cahiers d'Art" - June 23 to September 24, 2023
Starting early 2024, travelers from over 60 visa-exempt countries will be required to have a travel authorization to enter most European countries