Description
Witness to the History of France and the House of Cognac
The Château Royal 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 Royal 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
Themes
- Historic patrimony
- Castle
Services / Comfort
- Guided tours
- Shop
Pets are not accepted
Equipements
- Bar
- Toilets
- Parking
Opening
Prices and means of payment
Adult: from 12 €.
Means of payment
- Bank/credit card
- Check
- Chèques Vacances
- Cash
- Online payment
Area and capacity
- Bathroom : 1
Environment
- Riverside
- In centre of town
- Town location
- Overview on river
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 & D’Ussé
127 boulevard Denfert Rochereau
16100 Cognac