What to see in Jarnac

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Jarnac is one of the three important towns involved in production of Cognac. It is situated at the free flowing river Charente. It is also the birth and final resting place of Francois Mitterand, past President of France. This is yet another town in the region which is made for walking. Some places to see are:

* L'Eglise Saint Pierre Interesting architecture from XIII century

* Donation Francois Mitterand An exhibit reflecting Mitterand's life.

Phone: 05 45 81 09 30.

There are many great Cognac houses in Jarnac. Here are a selected few to visit, taste and shop:

Courvoisier Phone: 05 45 35 56 16

Les Antiquaires du Cognac Lartige (4 km from Jarnac) Phone: 05 45 81 08 06

Delamain et Cie Phone: 05 45 81 08 24

Thomas Hine et Co Phone: 05 45 35 59 59

Alain Ladrat, Malbrac (4 km from Jarnac) Phone: 05 45 81 05 42

Louis Royer Phone: 05 45 81 26 82

Philippon Mosnac (about 10 km from Jarnac) Phone: 05 45 62 55 88

Tourist office in Jarnac is at Place du Château

Phone: (+33) 05 45 81 09 30

01 January 2001