Hi--I'd like to do a day trip to Cognac from La Rochelle in April. I won't have a car. I'm fine with taking the train into Cognac and back to La Rochelle. Once I'm there, are there cognac houses in town that I could walk to? Or should I be looking at tours of the area? Thanks!
Several Cognac Vintners’ Houses are located in towns and offer guided tours and tastings.
Here is an example with Maison Martell:
https://www.martell.com/en/visit-us/
Alternatively, contact the Cognac tourist office.