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Bourg-Charente Castle – Charente riverside in Jarnac loop from Triac-Lautrait - La Belloire Rond-Point

Bourg-Charente Castle – Charente riverside in Jarnac loop from Triac-Lautrait - La Belloire Rond-Point

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Bourg-Charente Castle – Charente riverside in Jarnac loop from Triac-Lautrait - La Belloire Rond-Point

01:50

42.4km

220m

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Bourg-Charente Castle

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Bourg-Charente castle is a 17th century mansion. Nestled on a rocky promontory, it is located a few kilometers from Cognac. It also houses the remains of a medieval fortress.

Acquired in the 20th century, this château houses cellars for producing Grand Marnier. It can be visited from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Maison Hine – Cognac Distillery and Royal Warrant Holder

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HISTORY OF THE HOUSE OF HINE

In 1791, Thomas Hine (1775-1822), then aged 16, left his native land on the south coast of England to go to France… in the middle of the French Revolution. He went to Jarnac, Charente, where he was hired as a clerk in the Ranson et Delamain trading house, which produced his father’s favourite cognac. James Delamain (1738-1800), a Huguenot who had emigrated from Ireland, founded the trading house in 1763 with his father-in-law Jean-Isaac Ranson. On 3 October 1797 (13 Brumaire Year VI), Thomas Hine married Françoise Élisabeth Delamain, daughter of James Delamain and Marie Ranson.

In 1817, the Ranson et Delamain house was liquidated, the heirs having been unable to agree on the succession. The eponymous son-in-law founded Thomas Hine & Co, and his cousins Paul Roullet and Henri Delamain (James' grandson) founded the Maison Roullet et Delamain seven years later, which would become Delamain et Cie. The links between the two Protestant Jarnac families remained close, and Thomas Hine's great-granddaughter, Adrienne Hine (1850-1922) married Philippe Delamain (1847-1902) - they had sons Jacques and Robert Delamain.

Today, as in Thomas Hine's time, the Hine establishments line the banks of the Charente in Jarnac. The logo is inspired by Hine's speaking arms, hind meaning doe in Old English. He is lying down, his head turned backwards, symbolically looking towards England2. In 1962, Hine was granted the Royal Warrant of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and became the official supplier of cognac to the Court of England.

In 1987, the company was bought by Moët Hennessy. In 2003, it became the property of the CL Financial group, which emerged from the Angostura group. The House was bought in 2013 by the Edv company.

TYPOLOGY OF HINE EAUX DE VIE

The House of HINE is located on the banks of the Charente, in the heart of the Cognac region. In the cellars, which ensure the protection of the precious vintages under seal, little has changed in more than 260 years. From the neighboring quays once began the journey of HINE cognacs around the world. This house is one of the oldest in Jarnac.

Cognacs exclusively from the Grande and Petite Champagne vintages, a distillation with the lees, and an aging in fine grains with a light to moderate heating. Here, every manufacturing detail will be revealed to you.

> To find out more:

- hine.com/fr

- Address: 16 quai Orangerie 16200 Jarnac

- 05 45 35 59 59

- Visits, Tasting and Purchases possible

- Opening periods:

From 01/04 to 31/12

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Excluding public holidays.

Full price: from €20. Free for children under 18. (Subject to change)

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