It is fun to travel to a wine region. You get out in the country, plus the wine tasting. Bicycle riding is so nice out in the open areas. Discover the photogenic city of La Rochelle with its Old Harbor and modern marina. Get the cafe treatment with the best in the regional wine capital. I love the places like Poitiers, with its glorious heritage buildings. You sip along the way and we liked that. The distilleries of Cognac Country to discover the age-old secrets behind one of the worlds most iconic drinks.