Witness to the History of France and the House of Cognac
The Château de Cognac overlooking the river Charente was first a 10th century fortress intended to stop the Norman invasions, then in the 15th century a seigneurial residence where one of the most illustrious kings of France, François I, was born.
Baron Otard, who had founded his House of Cognac in 1795, quickly understood how the thickness of the walls provided exceptional and unique conditions for the ageing of his eaux-de-vie. He then acquired the Ch��teau, thus saving it from total destruction.
The Château de Cognac, which has become a historical monument, is thus a witness to the History of France and the House of Cognac.
Baron Otard, who had founded his House of Cognac in 1795, quickly understood how the thickness of the walls provided exceptional and unique conditions for the ageing of his eaux-de-vie. He then acquired the Ch��teau, thus saving it from total destruction.
The Château de Cognac, which has become a historical monument, is thus a witness to the History of France and the House of Cognac.
Themes
Location details
- Overview on river
- In the historic centre
- In centre of town
- Waterside
- Riverside
- Town location
Visit
Customers
Language(s) of the visit
English, Spanish, French
Individual visit services
- Guided individual tours available permanently
Group visit services
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
| Horaires d'ouverture du 02 January au 31 December 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Mardi | Ouvert de 10h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 18h30 |
| Mercredi | Ouvert de 10h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 18h30 |
| Jeudi | Ouvert de 10h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 18h30 |
| Vendredi | Ouvert de 10h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 18h30 |
| Samedi | Ouvert de 10h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 18h30 |
Exceptional closure(s)
- 01/01/2024
- 01/05/2024
- 25/12/2024
Prices
| Tarifs | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Full price | 24 € | – |
| Child | 5 € | – |
Payment methods
Services
Equipment
Services
On-site activities
- Product tasting
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