Description
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 Château, 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.
Spoken languages
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
Themes
- Historic patrimony
- Castle
Services / Comfort
- Guided tours
- Shop
- Wi-fi
Pets are not accepted
Equipements
- Bar
- Toilets
- Parking
Opening
Opening hours daily between 11 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st.
From 01/04 to 31/10/2023
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st.
From 01/11/2023 to 31/03/2024
Opening hours daily between 11 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
Prices and means of payment
Full price: 18 to 95 €
Child (12-17 years): 5 €
Group adults: 14.40 to 60 €.
Free entry for children < 12 years.
Means of payment
- American Express
- Bank/credit card
- Travellers Cheque
- Cash
- Credit transfer
- Online payment
Classification, labels and brands
Classification and labels
- Vineyards and Discovery Accreditation
Area and capacity
- Bathroom : 2
Environment
- Riverside
- In centre of town
- Town location
- Overview on river
- In the historic centre
Things to see
Tours available in :
- English
- Spanish
- French
Individual visits
- Guided individual tours available permanently
- Guided individual tours on request
Group visits
- Guided group tours available permanently
- Guided group tours on request
Address
Château de Cognac – Maison des cognacs BARON OTARD & D’USSÉ
127 boulevard Denfert Rochereau
16100 Cognac