The Mill is situated between the two villages of Cherves Richemont and Mesnac. There is very little to do or see in Mesnac, but Cherves boasts a small supermarket, pharmacy, tabac, restaurant (lunch only), pizza takeaway, surgery and even a hairdresser! It is just a short drive up the hill or alternatively you could walk (approximately 30 minutes’ stroll).
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For a larger selection of shops, bars and restaurants including the big supermarkets, you can head to Cognac which is just a ten-minute drive. The main supermarkets are all signposted as you drive into town – Auchan, Intermarché, E.Leclerc and Grand Frais as well as Aldi and LIDL. Intermarché and Auchan are both open on Sunday mornings (but everything else is closed). Cognac also boasts a great market (Marché Couvert) which is open every morning (08h00 – 13h00), except Mondays, and is well worth a visit.
Please find below some of our top recommendations for bars, restaurants and activities in and around Cognac. This is just a small selection of some of our favourites, we recommend checking out the Cognac Tourist Information website (http://tourism-cognac.com/) for more ideas and we are always happy to give further recommendations and help with any bookings once you are here.
Things To Do...
Restaurants...
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Origins (https://origins.bar/) - a lovely little restaurant right next to the market which focuses on using fresh market produce each day. Also has great cocktails!
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Comptoir 17 (https://comptoir-17-brewery.business.site) - This is a great restaurant with gorgeous riverside terrace.
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Duette (https://www.instagram.com/duette.cognac)- open at weekends and offers a fantastic brunch or also a great spot for evening drinks and sharer food.
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La Belle Epoque Restaurant (https://hotelheritage.fr/restaurant-la-belle-epoque/) – a lovely little restaurant in the centre of town with a gorgeous courtyard festooned with fairy lights.
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Baan Thai (www.facebook.com/Baan-Thai-restaurant-Cognac) – fabulous Thai food in this small and cosy restaurant with gorgeous hidden garden. They also have a takeaway shop just up the road.
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Le Coq d’Or (www.facebook.com/lecoqdorcognac/) – a great French brasserie located in the central square of Cognac.
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Le Tire Bouchon - restaurant in our nearby village of Cherves Richemont offering great French food as a set menu each day (weekday lunch service only). It is a true French experience that we recommend to all our guests.
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Cabana Pizz (https://cabanapizz.fr/) - great little pizza takeway also in our village, delicious homemade bases and lots of great topping options.
Bars...
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Bar Luciole (http://www.bar-luciole.com/) - A fun little bar by the river serving great cocktails and with lovely staff. They also host music nights which are worth a visit.
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Le Lys at Chateau de Cognac (https://www.chateaudecognac.com/fr/fr/cocktails-bar/) - located in the old castle in Cognac and with a gorgeous rooftop terrace looking over the river. Does great Cognac cocktails.
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Indigo by Martell (https://www.martell.com/en-ww/indigo-by-martell/) - a fabulous rooftop bar on top of the Martell Cognac distilllery which serves delicious cocktails, tapas and amazing views across Cognac. Note, only open in the summer.
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Le Pont Qui Bouge (https://www.facebook.com/lepontquibouge/) - a great little bar that opens in the summer on the Cognac riverbanks serving simple food and drinks in a relaxed, rustic atmosphere.
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Bar Louise (https://barlouise.com/) - part of the Hotel Francois Premier in the centre of town, a cute little bar with an impressive selection of Cognacs and vast cocktail list.
Activities...
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Cognac Houses - Cognac is of course famous for it's Cognac Houses and we totally recommend a visit whilst you are here. There are many to choose from but a few we recommend are: Rémy Martin, Martell, Hennessy, Chateau de Cognac, Voyer, Ordonneau (a small house in our village) and Domaine Pasquet.
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Bike Hire (http://www.bikehiredirect.com/)- what better way to explore this glorious area than by bike! We can arrange for bikes to be delivered to the Moulin ready for your stay so you can cycle off into the vineyards.
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Canoe Hire (https://www.cognaccanoeclub.com/rentals) - spend a day messing around on the river in Cognac with a selection of kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and eboats for hire.
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Rope Park (https://parc-aventure-fontdouce.com/) - another great outdoors activity which is great for kids and adults. Set in the grounds of the beautiful Abbaye Fontdouce it is well worth a visit.
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Golf (https://www.golfducognac.com/) - lastly, if you enjoy Golf then Cognac has a great course which also offers club hire and a fabulous bar and restaurant.
