There are many things to see & do during the winter months in the Charentes—home and source of the famed eau-de-vie. The heritage sites are there, from the Gallo-Roman les Saintes to the town of Cognac itself—birthplace of France’s Renaissance king—and all offer their distinctive cuisine, Cognac experiences and knowhow.
France 360—Atout France’s largest gathering of American Tour Operators and French Suppliers—took place October 16 to 18, 2023.
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France 2024 will be alive with major anniversaries, mega sporting events--including the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, exceptional cultural and horticultural events and much more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Starting early 2024, travelers from over 60 visa-exempt countries will be required to have a travel authorization to enter most European countries
