The 7 Best Sights & Landmarks in Cognac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

February 25, 2022 Diedre Savory

Discover the best top things to do in Cognac, France including Chateau Royal de Cognac, Martell Cognac's Visitors Center, Eglise Saint-Leger, La Maison de la Lieutenance, Porte Saint-Jacques, Eglise du Sacre Ceour, Monument a Francois Ier.
Restaurants in Cognac

1. Chateau Royal de Cognac

127 boulevard Denfert Rochereau, 16100 Cognac France +33 5 45 36 88 86 [email protected] http://www.chateauroyaldecognac.com/
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4.5 based on 407 reviews

Chateau Royal de Cognac

The Royal Château of Cognac overlooking the Charente river was initially a 10th-century fortress designed to stop Norman invasions, and then in the 15th century became a stately home which was the birthplace of one of France’s most illustrious kings, Francis I. Baron Otard, who had founded its Cognac House in 1795, quickly understands that the thick walls provide exceptional aging conditions for his eaux-de-vie. He purchases the Château, saving it from total destruction The Royal Château of Cognac, which became a historic monument, is now a witness to French history and a Cognac House. We are offering a variety of tours combining two aspects of history: the history of France and the history of Baron Otard cognac up to the present day. Welcome to the Royal Château of Cognac!

Reviewed By vivelafrance1962 - Libourne, France

I took the 1-hour, 12 euro tour (the tour length is the same for everyone, the price varies only according to the quality of cognacs tasted at the end in the tasting room). I received a very warm welcome from the lovely Cecile, who speaks perfect English and was a very professional and informative guide when showing us through the chateau and the various cognac storage facilities. It's easy to find the entrance, right by the little roundabout before the bridge, loads of parking and close to other cognac houses, the river and the old town of Charente. I really recommend this tour to locals and tourists alike and they run all year round.

2. Martell Cognac's Visitors Center

16 avenue Paul Firino Martell, 16100 Cognac France +33 5 45 36 34 98 [email protected] http://www.martell.com/en-ww/visit-us
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4.5 based on 291 reviews

Martell Cognac's Visitors Center

Crossing the threshold of the Martell House, in Cognac, means entering into a unique story. It is the story of a man, Jean Martell who founded his cognac house, in 1715 under the reign of Louis XIV. It is the story of a house which, from one generation to the next, has kept alive the age-old knowhow of vine- growers, distillers, barrel-makers and cellar masters. It is the story of a beautiful region, whose crus bear poetic names: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois. It is the story of a French art of living made up of refinement and elegance, whose spirit gives Martell cognacs their clearly recognizable style. It is a story to be discovered, explored… and savoured.

Reviewed By Omer_Gazit_Shalev - Tel Aviv, Israel

We were a group of 4 and chose the more extensive Borderies tour, and were accompanied by a wonderful private guide. I have been in Cognac five times, in dozens of tours and distillery, and by far one of our best guides ever. That tour included a visit to the vineyards and the Guyenne Distillery which were very interesting. The tour concluded with a tasting of Reserve Borderies and a personalized bottle each - nice touch. Highly recommended!

3. Eglise Saint-Leger

Rue Aristide Briand, 16100 Cognac France +33 5 45 82 10 71 http://monumentum.fr/eglise-saint-leger-pa00104309.html
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4.5 based on 53 reviews

Eglise Saint-Leger

4. La Maison de la Lieutenance

5 rue Grande, 16100 Cognac France +33 5 45 82 64 25 [email protected] http://www.cognacprunier.fr/la-vieille-maison.html
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

La Maison de la Lieutenance

An example of architecture from the Middle Ages, the Old House, also called the Lieutenant’s House, is the oldest house in the town of Cognac. This is one of the protected historical monuments (since 1933) in Cognac. Constructed around 1490, the house was preserved in it's original condition (oak beams, wooden carvings...). One can admire the rare painted ceiling from the 16th/17th century.

5. Porte Saint-Jacques

1-3 Quai Maurice Hennessy, 16100 Cognac France https://www.tourism-cognac.com/uk/destination-cognac/the-city-of-cognac/
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Porte Saint-Jacques

6. Eglise du Sacre Ceour

61 rue de Bellefonds, 16100 Cognac France +33 5 45 82 10 71 http://www.patrimoine-histoire.fr/Patrimoine/Cognac/Cognac-Sacre-Coeur.htm
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3.0 based on 2 reviews

Eglise du Sacre Ceour

7. Monument a Francois Ier

place Francois-Ier, Cognac France
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

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