20 rue de la Societe Vinicole, 16100 Cognac France

All year round by reservation, the House of Remy Martin reveals its know-how, history and values. Rooted in exception and creativity, each of our 15 programs is accompanied by a tasting moment so that you live a unique experience (from 1 hour to 1 day) surrounded by a dedicated and passionate team. From April to September by reservation, the Estate in Merpins opens its doors to visitors. Aboard a train, discover in comfort the production facilities of Remy Martin cognacs.

Quai Richard Hennessy, 16100 Cognac France

For more than 250 years, Maison Hennessy has been producing one-of-a-kind cognacs in the heart of its native Charente region in France. Hennessy is the unrivaled cognac market leader and one of the top high-end spirits brands in the world – offering excellence in every bottle, in more than 160 countries. Today, Hennessy’s Les Visites continue this tradition of hospitality and excellence, welcoming epicurean travellers year-round to its hometown of Cognac, a short 1h30 drive from Bordeaux and La Rochelle, and less than 3 hours away from Paris by train. Choose from a range of guided tours and multisensory experiences that suit every taste and budget; and discover some of the secrets behind the Maison’s time-honored craftsmanship and rituals, passed down from one generation to the next. You'll get to cross the Charente river by boat, explore some of our oldest ageing cellars, embark on a mesmerizing virtual reality odyssey, and taste some of our iconic cognacs.

127 boulevard Denfert Rochereau, 16100 Cognac France

The 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 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 Château of Cognac!

21 rue Cagouillet, 16100 Cognac France

Behind the scenes of a family's passion... Camus has been operating independently since 1863 upholding the same uncompromising philosophy of a family five generations strong. From April to September Fine Island: Deep dive in a universe of unique Cognacs with a true maritime character. Includes a tasting of Ile de Ré Fine Island and Dark & Stormy. 25€/adult Intense Classic : Discover the alchemy of aging and its influence on our Cognac blends, pushed to the highest levels of aromatic intensity. Includes a tasting of Very Special, VSOP, XO. 35€/adult Borderies Signature: Explore the Camus family Estate at the heart of our DNA ; Borderies, the rarest and most exclusive cru of the Cognac area. Includes a tasting of Borderies Special Dry, Borderies VSOP and XO. 45€/adult Master Blender: Become a Master Blender and create your own Cognac, bringing back home a customized bottle of an XO cognac to share with friends. 190€/adult

16 avenue Paul Firino Martell, 16100 Cognac France

Crossing the threshold of the Martell House, in Cognac, means entering 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.

Boulevard Denfert Rochereau, Cognac France

26 Rue Pascal Combeau, 16101 Cognac France

Our historic house AC Meukow, created in 1862 and settled in the heart of Cognac, invites you to a tasty and initiatory unique tour in Cognac. You can extend your visit with lunch in our CHAI MEUKOW and discover tailor-made recipes around Cognac by our Chef.

Les Remparts Place de la Salle Verte, 16100 Cognac France

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 of or the town of Cognac. Technological world of the cognac is all about the different jobs, skills and trades that revolve around the cognac (vineyards, distillation, barrel-making, packaging, marketing). The visitor is invited to discover these different spaces evoking the "liqueur of the gods" and its secret alchemies. To extend or end this visit, to offer or treat yourself, a shop offers a wide range of regional products.

Rue du 14 Juillet Tourism Office, 16100 Cognac France

Leave the town of cognac and its beaten track. With a certified expert-guide, experience the vineyards during an excursion and meet the people who preserve the ancestral traditions. They will explain to you how they pass on the result of their work to the next generations. Take part in a masterclass independent of any producer or brand, to know everything about cognac, its long multinational history, its elaboration, its consumption. Workshop from 2 people. Excursions, tasting workshops, commented visits to distilleries and barrel factories, cooking courses. Wine tours, organisation of stays for small groups.

48 boulevard Denfert Rochereau, 16100 Cognac France

Located in the Dupuy-d'Angeac mansion, a family of merchants, the "Musée d'art et d'histoire" in Cognac offers a set of collections about the history of the region thanks to the collections of the families of merchants. The museum has an archaeological collection with an amazing Neolithic dugout, a remarkable set of paintings from Northern Schools, a collection of decorative art objects, mainly the Art Nouveau style with some creations by Emile Gallé, and also important collection of Saintonge paintings. This old mansion, built in the 19th century and listed in 1943, opens onto the beautiful public garden of the town hall. From 1925, the "musée d'art et d'histoire" moved into this elegant mansion of a cognac merchant of which the old-fashioned charm recalls the glorious days of the cognac, when it was exported far beyond the borders, playing a part in the reputation of the eponymous city.

48 boulevard Denfert Rochereau, 16100 Cognac France

Looking for a map ? You want to go out ? Accommodation for tonight ? You have good reflexes : the Tourist Office ! Behind our smile and the warm welcome that we have in store, it is 8 experts of Cognac Destination who are always ready to help you. Who better than the Tourist Office, who is always on the look-out for the last novelties, can share its passion and its skill about the Cognac country ? We test all the activities for you ! We visit also hotels, bed & breakfasts to help you to choose the one that will suit you the best !

Rue Aristide Briand, 16100 Cognac France

allee Basse du Parc, 16100 Cognac France

5 rue Grande, 16100 Cognac France

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.

Place de la Salle verte Les Remparts, 16100 Cognac France

The "Espace decouverte en pays du cognac" is an interpretation center about the history of the cognac countryside, situated on the site of the very oldest cognac company, the Maison Augier. This center is an excellent starting point for any journeys or visits of the region or the town of cognac itself : romanesque heritage, history of the Charente river, fona and flora... It suggests strolls and routes throught the "charentais" countryside.