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Cognac Picnic & Walnut Tasting: A French Culinary Escape
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Overview
Picnic in the shade of the walnut trees and private visit-tasting, located between Cognac and Saintes, invites guests to discover the magic of nature at La Noyeraie des Borderies. The VIDAL family, organic walnut producers, welcomes visitors for a unique food experience centered around walnuts. This charming location, nestled in the heart of the Cognac vineyards in Charente, offers a shady orchard perfect for a relaxing lunch in nature.
Guests will savor a gourmet picnic basket featuring local products under the cool shade of the walnut trees. A private tour and tasting will introduce them to the orchard of 2,500 walnut trees. Learn about the production and harvesting of organic walnuts, and how they are processed into kernels and virgin walnut oils. The visit concludes with a tasting of virgin walnut oils and other walnut treats.
This dining experience promises a peaceful and delicious escape into the French countryside. For families, activities and games for children are available free of charge upon request at reception! 
Highlights
Taste Local Flavors: Enjoy a picnic lunch filled with delicious, locally-sourced foods.
Discover Walnut Farming: Learn how organic walnuts are grown and harvested.
Family Fun: Keep the kids entertained with free games and activities.
Relax in Nature: Unwind in a shady orchard surrounded by Cognac vineyards.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally loved the unique walnut-themed picnic and tasting, especially the beautiful location and family-friendly atmosphere. Some suggested improvements to drink options and tour variety.
Visitors loved learning about walnut farming.
Many enjoyed tasting the different walnut products.
Families appreciated the kid-friendly activities.
Guests highlighted the beautiful, peaceful orchard setting.
Some wished there were more drink options included.
A few found the tour a little too focused on walnuts.
The Journey
La Noyeraie des Borderies
La Noyeraie des Borderies is an organic walnut farm located between Cognac and Saintes in the Charente region of France. The farm specializes in the production of organic walnuts and virgin walnut oils. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the orchard and processing workshop, followed by tastings of walnut products.
Orchard of 2,500 Walnut Trees
The orchard at La Noyeraie des Borderies features 2,500 walnut trees, cultivated organically. During the tour, visitors will learn about the cultivation and harvesting practices, as well as the different varieties of walnuts grown on the farm.
Walnut Processing Workshop
The walnut processing workshop is where the harvested walnuts are transformed into kernels and virgin walnut oils. Visitors will observe the processes involved in cleaning, sorting, pressing, and bottling the walnut products, gaining insight into the production methods used at La Noyeraie des Borderies.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes lunch and a visit-tasting at La Noyeraie des Borderies. Alcoholic beverages and coffee/tea are not included. This experience does not include pickup or drop-off, so attendees will have to find there own form of transportation to the site.
Hot Tip
Several visitors suggested arriving early to fully enjoy the orchard and explore the children's activities before the tasting begins. Bringing a light jacket is a good idea as the orchard can be shady.
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