What to see in: Burie

Pineau des Charentes region

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A birth place of Pineau des Charentes, in the middle of the Borderies cognac cru (area), is a proud village of over 1200 people. Here are some places to see:

• Roman church from XII century

• The Miracle Fountain where in the Middle Ages, Hugues and Odette d'Obéon declared eternal love

• Chateau de Treuill from Napoleon III times and the birth place of Goulebenéze, bard of Charente

• Fabrique d'Alambics Ets Binaud; where they make alambic equipment

Within a few kilometers from Burie, stop by to see:

• Abbaye de Fontdouce Saint Bris des Bois; this Abbey was founded in 1111.

• Chain River Ferry Dompierre sur Charente; the only such ferry in France

• Soufflage de Verre Villars les Bois; glass making.

  And there is Pineau des Charentes (and, of course, Cognac) to taste and take with you:

Pierre Begaud Fontbelle, Villars les Bois

H. Begey et Fils Villars les Bois

G.E.A.C. Bureau J. et C. Le Breuil, Dompierre sur Charente

G.I.E. Dubiny Pouvet, Burie

Guy Gombert Chez Lunaud, 17770 Villars les Bois 

M et Mme Pouzet Moulin de Popegrain, Villars les Bois: distillery, museum and more

L'Écomusée du Cognac Le Logis de Bessons, Migron. This is a small gem; distillery, museum, B&B and more.

Tourist office in Burie is at place de la Mairie

Phone: +33 (0)5 46 94 92 47 Fax: +33 (0)5 46 91 41 78

03 January 2001