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Cognac
A10 Paris / Poitiers; N10 Bordeaux
N141 Saintes
Train (TGV) to Paris 2h20
from Angouleme
Int airport at Bordeaux Merignac
Buses serving Angouleme, Royan,
La Rochelle
Cognac Office de tourisme
16 rue du 14 juillet Cognac
16100
Tel:+33 (0)5 45 82 10 71
Fax:+33 (0)5 45 82 34 47
Cognac tourist information
where to go - what to see - what to doCognac is a prosperous town with medieval alleyways that fan out from a delightful riverside quarter. Here you'll find the largest concentration of chais or wine cellars where fine brandy or Cognac is matured.
It's not hard to spot these world famous chais as their walls are covered with fungi that thrives on the alcohol fumes given off during the maturing process. There are many Cognac houses to visit including Cognac Otard or Hennessy Cognac which keeps 180,000 barrels in stock. Here (and in most distilleries) you'll discover the fine art of Cognac making and the secret of blending.
There are also plenty of additional sights including the Ancien Chateau - a 15th-16th-century chateau (now home to Cognac Otard) where the Valois clan lived and where Francois I was born. You may also want to head out of town to discover places such as Gensac-la Pallue situated on the pallue or marshland with its 12th-century Romanesque church.
Base Nautique Eric Tabarly
Plan d'eau de la Grande Pairie, Angouleme 16007
free concerts and activities take place on the 25ha lake which is also given over to sailing activities and the fireworks display on the 14th July
| Admission charge | Opening Times: Closed late Nov-Mar | Tel: +33 (0)5 45 68 42 46
Hotel St-Simon-FRAC
R des Postes, Angouleme 16007
a centre of contemporary art for the surrounding region
| Admission charge | Opening Times: Daily except Mon & Sun | Tel: +33 (0)5 45 92 87 01
Remy Martin
W of Cognac towards Pons, 16100
take a miniature train through the vineyards of Remy Martin which makes cognac from the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne vintages
| Admission charge | Opening Times: Daily but reserve tours in adv | Tel: +33 (0)5 45 35 76 66
Camus
29 rue Marguerite-de-Navarre, Cognac 16100
focuses on the history of cognac, ageing and blending
| Admission charge | Opening Times: Daily | Tel: +33 (0)5 45 32 28 28
Musee du Papier 'le Nil'
rue de Bordeaux, Angouleme 16007
former paper mill dedicated to making cigarette papers provides an interesting insight into the industry that made the region so prosperous in the 18th-century
| Opening Times: Daily except Mon pms; Jul-Aug: 14h00 - 18h30 | Tel: +33 (0)5 45 92 73 43
Martell Cognac
place Edouard Martell, Cognac 16100
offer educational tours of the wine cellars and Cognac production
| Admission charge | Opening Times: Jun-Sep:daily; Oct-May:w/days not Fri pms | Tel: +33 (0)5 45 36 33 33
Hennessy Cognac house
8 rue Richonne, Cognac 16100
for guided tours, a film and boat trip to visit the cellars
| Admission charge | Opening Times: Daily | Tel: +33 (0)5 45 35 72 68
Jardin Public
blvd Denfert Rochereau, Cognac 16100
a lovely public park with small zoo and deer
Musee de Cognac
48 blvd Denfert Rochereau, Cognac 16100
from fine art to local customs and traditions to you guessed it Cognac production!
| Admission charge | Opening Times: Wed-Mon | Tel: +33 (0)5 45 32 07 25
Centre National de la Bande Dessinee et de L'image
121 rue de Bordeaux, Angouleme 16007
the world's largest collection of film cartoons and comic strips
| Admission charge | Opening Times: Tue-Sun (w/ends pms only) | Tel: +33 (0)4 5 45 38 65 65
Cognac Otard
Chateau de Cognac, Cognac 16100
visit the ancien chateau and wine stores of Cognac Otard
| Admission charge | Opening Times: Apr-Oct:daily; Nov-Dec:Mon-Fri | Tel: +33 (0)5 45 36 88 86
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Inter-Hotel Le Valois
35, Rue Du 14 Juillet Cognac 16100
Conveniently located in the heart of the town, opposite the Congress Hall. Just 5 mns from the most famous Cognac houses. Modern and comfortable surroundings. Guest rooms accomodations and leisure-time facilities ideal for a business trip or holiday....
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Mercure Cognac
84 Avenue D'angoulême Chateaubernard near Cognac 16100
The hotel is located 5 minutes from the city centre, and 90 minutes from Bordeaux and La Rochelle. The Charente River runs through the historic city of Cognac, and the Charente vineyards produce world-famous Cognac and Pineau....
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Domaine du Breuil
104 rue Robert-Daugas Cognac 16100
This charming 19th century castel in a Louis Philippe style, was years ago the craddle of a great Cognac brandy cellar and today has been transformed into a charming Hostellerie. The hotel is situated in the middle of 17 acres of landscaped parkland overl...
Hotel Heritage
25 Rue D'angoulême Cognac 16100
Hotel Heritage is located in the centre of Cognac and welcomes you in a 17th-century inn renovated in a modern style. Hotel Heritage features comfortable rooms decorated with bright colours. The hotel offers various styles to choose from....
L'Oliveraie
6 Place De La Gare Cognac 16100
L'Oliveraie is a charming recently built hotel, located away from the city centre. You could discover Cognac, a city known for its famous alcohol, halfway between La Rochelle and Bordeaux. The hotel offers 18 rooms, nicely decorated and spacious....
Citotel Hotel Cheval Blanc
6 Et 8 Place Bayard Cognac 16100
We are also situated very close to the congress centre. Our hotel has been entirely renovated and has 21 bedrooms equipped with en-suite bathroom, television and modem cable....
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