Locally in Charentes, we are lucky to have a pool of passionate artisans. With Charentes in Flow, you will be able to immerse yourself in their world, discover their history, their know-how and techniques. Winemaker, painter, cook, farmer, luthier, stonemason, boilermaker, cooper…
Some of these professions are rare and valuable. It seems important to take an interest in it and perhaps even spark a few vocations! We will offer you participatory workshops, you can sometimes put yourself in the shoes of the artisan-creator, dare!
And the most fascinating thing is that behind each of these passion-based professions there is local history and traditions. The winegrower will go back to the 15th century and will detail the developments in the wine and spirits sector. The painter will take you on a journey to the Baroque era, while keeping one foot in the present and the environment that surrounds him. The coppersmith will explain how copper has been worked for centuries.
Most of the time, you will also find that gastronomy is never far away. The winegrowers take great pleasure in offering products that will pair perfectly with the sweet or savory dishes of local restaurateurs. From the simplest to the most sophisticated, you will have the opportunity to explore different meal options. In the land of goats, left to us by the opponents of Charles Martel in 732, you won't be able to miss their succulent cheeses!
Moving closer to the west, towards Marennes-Oléron, you can taste oysters, mussels, prawns, langoustines, crab…
[A future article entirely dedicated to Charente gastronomy, what do you think?]
In terms of heritage, it is this entire ecosystem that best illustrates it.
How were these stone quarries as we see them formed today? What is their use? What did our Gallo-Roman ancestors leave us on these roads which cross the two Charentes? Along the river, what are the messages from the past that we could draw inspiration from?
So many answers to come and find for the most curious!
So, is your heart rocking?