Description
The "Musée des savoir-faire du cognac" tells a story of the Cognac countryside through the ages to lead to the adventure of cognac hilighting a major part of the local history and manifacturing techniques related to this emblematic product.
Combining old stones and contemporary architecture, on the sites of several historical places, the "musée des savoir-faire du cognac" covers 2000m² of exhibition space that promotes Cognac countryside, its heritage and the great human, industrial and trading adventure of the cognac. Heritage world is a reminder of the historical wealth of the Pays du cognac thanks to many interactive displays (models, scenographic show, some dioramas). An excellent starting point for any journey in the region or the town of Cognac. Technological world of the cognac is all about the diffrent jobs, skills and trades that revolve around the cognac (vineyards, distillation, barrel-making, packaging, marketing). An excellent introduction to visit the cellars and distilleries. The visitor is invited to discover these different spaces evoking the "liqueur of the gods" and its secrets.
To extend or end this visit, to offer or treat yourself, a shop offers a wide range of regional products.
Spoken languages
- English
- Spanish
- French
Themes
- Local tradition
- Arts and culture
Services / Comfort
- Educational visits
- Shop
- Tourist brochures
- Wi-fi
Pets are not accepted
Equipements
- Lift
- Toilets
- Air conditioning
- Exhibition space
- Defibrillator
- Parking
Opening
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Monday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st, November 1st and December 25th.
Prices and means of payment
Full price: 5€ - Access to 2 museums* (Museum of art and history): 8€
Reduced price: (Young people 13 to 25, students, contractual partnerships)
Access to 1 museum: 3€ - Access to 2 museums* (Museum of Art and History & Museum of Cognac Know-How): 4,50€.
Free entry for children < 12 years, press, Job-seeker, teachers, disabled people.
Means of payment
- Bank/credit card
- Check
- Cash
Classification, labels and brands
Classification and labels
- Vineyards and Discovery Accreditation
- "Accueil Vélo" : Cyclists Welcome label
- La Flow Vélo
Accessibility
- Mental disability
- Physical disability
Environment
- Town location
- River 5 km away
- In the historic centre
Things to see
Tours available in :
- English
- French
Individual visits
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
- Guided individual tours on request
Address
Musée des savoir-faire du cognac
Place de la Salle Verte
16100 Cognac