Private walnut grove tasting in Cognac: Organic nut oil

Taste nut oils straight from the grove where they're made

A private tasting activity at a 20-hectare organic walnut grove in Cognac, where you're guided through the orchard and nut shelling workshop by one of the producers, then taste their internationally medal-winning virgin nut oils. The visit includes the games bar, puzzle courses for children, a shaded relaxation area, and access to the on-site shop stocking over 20 local producers.

The experience

An hour at the Walnut grove starts with a walk through 2,500 walnut trees across the 20-hectare organic orchard, guided by Cécile or Dorothée. You'll see how walnuts are cultivated and harvested, then move into the nut shelling workshop to watch the oil-making process. The tasting itself centers on their virgin nut oils, which won international medals in both 2024 and 2025. The kind of product that makes chefs and serious food lovers rethink how they cook.

The visit is built around your pace: stay as long as you want, relax under the walnut trees in the shaded seating area, or order an aperitif and snack from the garden menu. Kids have their own path through the orchard with puzzle courses, and there's a games bar with table and outdoor games for all ages at no extra cost. You'll also have free access to the farm shop, which stocks more than 20 local Charentais producers and artisans: a real window into what the region makes.

If you want to extend the afternoon, the Desrentes family farm (producing Pineau Cognac and Charentais wines) is a five-minute walk away, or the Abbey of Fontdouce, with its own activities and grounds, is a ten-minute drive. The whole site is wheelchair accessible, and strollers work fine for moving around the orchard.

What’s included

• Admission to the walnut grove.
• guided tour of the 20-hectare orchard and nut shelling workshop.
• tasting of the organic virgin nut oils.
• access to the games bar with table and outdoor games.
• puzzle courses for children.
• free access to the on-site farm shop stocking over 20 local Charentais producers and artisans.
• comfortable shaded relaxation area.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to FridayDepartures at 11:00, 14:00 and 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (under 16): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by LA NOYERAIE DES BORDERIES

Is this one for you?This is a private, guided experience where the producers themselves walk you through the orchard and explain the oil-making process, so it suits anyone who wants to understand the product rather than just taste it. The pace is entirely yours. Stay an hour or linger longer under the trees, and bring children or grandparents without worry, since the site is fully accessible and has activities for every age.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 16): free.

What exactly do I taste at the walnut grove?

The tasting focuses on the grove's organic virgin nut oils, which have won international medals for quality. You'll taste their signature products and understand how the oil is made from the nuts you've just seen in the orchard.

How long does the visit actually take?

The core experience is about an hour, but you can stay longer to relax, play games, or browse the farm shop. There's no fixed end time. You set the pace.

Is there food and drink available beyond the tasting?

Yes. You can order aperitifs and snacks in the garden. The farm shop also stocks local produce and goods from over 20 Charentais makers.

What happens if I want to see more of the region in the same afternoon?

The Desrentes family farm, which makes Pineau Cognac and local wines, is a five-minute walk away. The Abbey of Fontdouce, with its own activities and grounds, is a ten-minute drive if you want to combine visits.