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Cognac

Cognac is a town where brandy is never far away. The Charente runs past old streets and distillery houses, while oak barrels mature in cool cellars scented with eaux-de-vie.

Recommendations

Landmark4.6/5

Hennessy

This Cognac house explains Hennessy's brandy-making process, with barrels and a virtual-reality tour. Visits end with a boat ride and grape juice.

Shop4.4/5

Maison Martell - Boutique & Visites

Cognac's Martell house takes you through its history and cognac-making process, from grapes to distillation. The tour ends with a tasting.

Shop4.7/5

Remy Martin Cognac

This Cognac house tours its cellars and explains how its brandy is made. The visit traces the company's history, with tastings along the way.

Landmark4.8/5

Cognac MEUKOW

Panther-marked Cognac house with guided tours through its cellars and tastings of cognac and liqueurs. A multimedia show tells the brand’s story.

Culture4.4/5

Musée des savoir-faire du cognac

Cognac-making museum tracing the region's craft through distillation and aging. Authentic tools show the work behind it.

Landmark4.6/5

Le Troquet des Halles

Culture4.4/5

Eglise Saint Léger

Stained-glass windows brighten this Cognac church, where marble, paintings and carved wood fill the interior, right on a main shopping street.

Landmark4.8/5

Place François 1

Culture4.6/5

Les quais de Cognac

Shop4.7/5

House of the Lieutenancy - La Vieille Maison

This medieval Cognac house has a stone ground floor and two timber-framed upper stories. Carved human and animal heads watch from its posts, while birds and foliage cover the interior walls.

Landmark4.7/5

Parc François 1er

Landmark4.4/5

Cognac Tourist Office

Eat$$$4.4/5

La Courtine

Eat$$$$4.5/5

La Maison

La Maison, nestled in Cognac, is an iconic blending of rich history and craftsmanship, inviting visitors to experience exquisite tastings and tours that celebrate the art of cognac production in a charming, picturesque setting.

Eat$$$4.4/5

Restaurant La Belle Epoque

Eat$$$4.5/5

Chez Aristide

This Cognac bistro serves mushroom risotto, scallops and foie gras. Steak tartare comes in a bone marrow bone.

Eat$$$$4.5/5

Le Bistrot de Claude - Cognac

Eat$$$$4.1/5

BRASSERIE "LA DISTILLERIE" HOTEL CHAIS MONNET

Eat$$$$$4.3/5

Les Foudres

Barrel-lined fine-dining restaurant in old Cognac cellars, with huge wooden barrels all around.

Eat$$$4.1/5

Le Chai

Stays

Stay$$$$4.4/5

Hôtel François Premier Cognac Centre

Located in Cognac, 1.1 km from Cognac Train Station, this hotel is housed in an elegant 19th-century building and offers an indoor swimming pool. A wellness centre with a hammam is available at the hotel. The air-conditioned guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar and free Wi-Fi internet access. Each room provides tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Guests can choose between a buffet breakfast in the breakfast room or a continental breakfast in the comfort of their room. In the evening, guests are invited to relax with a drink or cocktail in the hotel’s stylish bar. Massage treatments are available in the spa centre upon request. Additional facilities available at the hotel include a private parking, provided for an additional supplement.

Stay4.7/5

La Nauve, Hôtel & Jardin

La Nauve, Hôtel & Jardin - Relais & Châteaux in Cognac offers a 5-star experience with a restaurant, bar, and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services. The traditional and romantic restaurant serves French cuisine for lunch and dinner. Breakfast is available in-room with continental and à la carte options. Additional amenities include a terrace, garden, and free WiFi in public areas. Located 105 km from La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Cognac'Art (2.5 km) and Château de Cognac (2.7 km). Guests can enjoy walking tours, hiking, cycling, boating, and visit nearby vineyards.

Stay4.45/5

ibis Styles Cognac

Ibis Styles Cognac is located in Cognac, a 5-minute drive from the city centre, the Cognac distilleries and the banks of the Charente River. It offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi access. The guest rooms at the Ibis Styles Cognac hotel are soundproofed and air-conditioned. Each has a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. Guests can enjoy a drink in the hotel bar or relax on the outdoor terrace. The Ibis Styles Cognac hotel’s staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day. Bordeaux and La Rochelle are a 90-minute drive from the Ibis Styles Cognac and free private parking is provided.

Stay$$$4.65/5

Suite en Terrasse. Cognac

Suite en Terrasse à Cognac in Cognac offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a private terrace and garden, complemented by a sun terrace and outdoor seating area. Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Additional facilities include a shared kitchen, coffee shop, and bicycle parking. The family-friendly restaurant serves French cuisine with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes local specialities, fresh pastries, fruits, and juices. Located 107 km from La Rochelle Airport, the property is close to Cognac Larsen (7-minute walk), Cognac Art (700 metres), and Château François 1er (18-minute walk). Boating and cycling activities are available in the surroundings.

Stay$$$4.2/5

Le Cheval Blanc, Cognac Centre

Located in the centre of Cognac a 15-minute walk from the train station, Hôtel Le Cheval Blanc, Cognac Centre offers air conditioned rooms with free WiFi access and a patio. All rooms at Hôtel Le Cheval Blanc, Cognac Centre include a flat-screen TV and a small bathroom with a shower and private toilet. A continental breakfast consisting of local produce is served daily. Guests will find bars and restaurants in the surroundings. Within a 5-minute walk, guests can find several Cognac houses where tasting can be enjoyed. Subject to availability, guests can park at the nearby free public parking.

Stay$$$4.25/5

ibis Cognac Centre

Hôtel Ibis Cognac Centre is located in Cognac and a number of restaurants, cafes and shops can be found nearby. Guests have access to free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathrooms come with a shower and a hairdryer. A buffet breakfast composed of sweet and savoury dishes such as eggs, fruit salad, yogurts and juices is served every day. Pastries baked on site and fresh French Madeleine cakes are also on offer, as well as a hot beverage and a piece of fruit to take away. Outside of regular breakfast hours guests can also enjoy a lighter option, available from 04:00. For guests who enjoy golf, the Congnac Golf Course is a 16-minute drive from the Hotel. If you wish to explore the surrounding then the Cognac Art Museum is just a 10-minute walk from the Hôtel Ibis Cognac Centre. La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport is 109 km from the property and Cognac Train Station is 800 metres away.

Stay4.75/5

L'Ancienne Distillerie

L'Ancienne Distillerie in Segonzac offers a holiday home experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, terrace, and garden views. The property features an indoor and outdoor play area, badminton equipment hire, laundry service, and free WiFi. Additional facilities include a games room, children's playground, and barbecue areas. Located 10 km from Cognac Golf Course and Label-Autruche, 11 km from Les Jardins Respectueux and Cinéma Galaxy, and 12 km from Château de Bouteville. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport is 114 km away. Guests highly rate the swimming pool, location, and friendly host.

Stay4.4/5

La Maison de Riviere

La Maison de Riviere in Bourg-Charente offers a recently renovated villa with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property features air-conditioning, a terrace, and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests can enjoy an outdoor play area, seating area, and sun terrace. Additional facilities include a picnic area, bicycle parking, bike hire, and water sports. Free WiFi is available throughout the villa. Located 2.8 km from Cognac Golf Course and 4.8 km from Maison Natale de Francois Mitterrand, the villa provides easy access to local landmarks. La Rochelle - Ile de Re Airport is 117 km away.

Stay5/5

Gites de Cognac

Five roomy gîtes with separate outdoor sitting areas sit among Cognac vineyards and sunflower fields. A gated pool is just ten steps from the cottages.

Stay4.6/5

Hôtel L'Yeuse - Chateaux et Hotels Collection

This Cognac hotel has a restaurant, spa and gardens reaching the Charente River. Its library displays cognacs beside a fireplace.

Stay4.5/5

Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa

Cognac hotel with a spa and a swimming pool that continues from indoors to outdoors.

Stay4.4/5

Dwelling Hôtel L'oliveraie

Station-side hotel in Cognac with a pool, gym and restaurant.

Things To Do
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5/5

2 h

Prestige Tour and Cognac Tasting

A dive into a family cognac house, whose work reflects the values. An authentic experience, where you discover the development of cognac through all its stages. Singularity, the possibility of visiting our unique distillery, curiosity, our bottling workshop. Suitable for all levels, novices will particularly appreciate our cabinet of curiosities, the atmosphere of our cellar and the discovery of aged cognacs.

$44.60

5/5

9 h

Private tour from Cognac - Cognac Distillery & Bordeaux Winery with a workshop

On this full day private tour, explore with your wine expert guide two well-known vineyards which use different wine-making processes.: Bordeaux and Cognac. Assist a wine workshop where you will blend your own Bordeaux wine and bring back home your personalized wine bottle for great memories. Then, compare vine-growing technique used in those two famous vineyards. Do not worry about driving, your guide will drive you safely on the roads where you will meet hidden local producers, and enjoy wine and cognac tastings.

$428.86

5/5

Private Tour to Cognac from Bordeaux

Enjoy a day of relaxation and discovery, in the comfort of an air-conditioned premium van. Your personal guide will lead you with a velvet hand, to Cognac. We will have previously reserved for you, a visit to the Royal Castle of Cognac, whose origin of construction is around the year 950. This place steeped in history which housed many noble families, is today the property descendants of the two citizens who acquired it in 1795. These two merchants then decided to make it their cellars, and seat of the Otard company. We will have reserved for your lunch, a restaurant, offering authentic and tasty cuisine. Your afternoon will be devoted to a visit to one of the great Cognac houses, during which you will discover all the secrets of this beverage which was much appreciated by Napoleon. Your return to Bordeaux will be in the same comfort as on the way out. For groups of 3 to 7 people.

$909.19

5/5

Private Full Day Tour to Cognac from Bordeaux

Enjoy a day of relaxation and discovery, in the comfort of our premium van, all air conditioned. Your personal guide will lead you with a velvet hand to Cognac. We will have previously reserved for you a visit to the Royal Chateau of Cognac, the origin of which was built around the year 950. This place steeped in history which sheltered a number of noble families, is today the property descendants of the two citizens who acquired it in 1795. These two traders then decided to make their cellars, and headquarters of the Otard company. We will have reserved for your lunch, a restaurant, offering authentic and tasty cuisine. Your afternoon will be devoted to the visit of one of the great Cognac houses, during which you will discover all the secrets of this drink which was very appreciated by Napoleon. Your return to Bordeaux will be in the same comfort as on the outward journey.

$909.19

5/5

1 h 30 mins

Discover Braastad Cognac

$19.44

5/5

1 h 30 mins

Citadelle Gin Distillery Tour in English

A visit to the Citadelle Gin Distillery will immerse you in a dynamic, fresh atmosphere, totally suited to the summer season. Just 15 minutes from Cognac, let the scent of fresh lemons guide you to Chateau de Bonbonnet. We'll show you the juniper fields and their berries, before immersing you in the craft of gin distillation. We'll be delighted to take you on a tour of our magnificent citrus greenhouse, ending with a tasting of Citadelle Gin.

$17.15

4.8/5

9 h

Private day-tour from Cognac : Vineyard and Craft Distilleries with Tastings

Cognac is not only a luxury product. It is also a terroir product elaborated by several thousands of vine-growers who are craft distillers. Explore, in this full day private tour, the vineyard of Cognac with an English speaking local guide and driver, visiting craft distilleries where some of the best cognacs are produced. Do not worry about driving, you may fully enjoy your tastings and meetings with traditional producers hidden in the vines. Week days we enter a craft cooperage (barrel making), where they produce oak barrels, to have a better understanding the ageing process of cognac. The tour includes the visit of 2 craft distilleries producing their family cognacs and being at the same time suppliers of some of the most famous cognac brands. Stops at nice points of view to discover the landscapes, the local architecture, make your most original photos. A typical local restaurant is suggested by the guide.

$354.53

4.5/5

9 h 30 mins

From Bordeaux: Cognac private tour

This tour is a fantastic opportunity to enter into the magic of this golden coulour spirit, reknowed worldwide ! We will open the doors of such great Cognac houses as Hennessy, Rémy Martin, Martell, Courvoisier, or Camus ; and alson family run distilleries. You will discover the secrets of distillation and ageing of the iconic spirit which brought a taste of French excellence and the name Cognac to the far reaches of the world.

$394.55

4.4/5

1 h 15 mins

Au Cœur du Château - VSOP D’USSÉ & XO BARON OTARD

An architectural masterpiece of Gothic and Renaissance inspiration, the Château de Cognac opens its doors and reveals its history and some of the secrets of the production of our Cognacs BARON OTARD & D’USSÉ. At the end of this visit, we offer you a tasting of VSOP & XO D’USSÉ.

$28.59

4.4/5

e-Scavenger hunt Cognac: Explore the city at your own pace

Get to know Cognac in a unique and affordable way. We offer a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city. Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Cognac with our unique city game app. Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose. This city game is also a perfect activity for large groups.

$35.45

4/5

13 h

Private tour to Cognac - a delight for discerning gourmets

COGNAC is the city where François the1st, the king of the French Renaissance, was born. The city gives its name to the drink, known all over the world. The old town, world-famous cognac houses, the heart of mystery and flame of patience while creating eau de vie are worth seeing. Uncover the heart of the Cognac region during this unique cognac and gastronomic tour, featuring captivating visits to distilleries producing this divine beverage, restaurants offering the finest cuisine, cellars, vineyards, and tastings. TOUR UP IN EUROPE will make sure to leave the best memories from your travel to France. OUR VEHICLES We offer a selection of vehicles to suit your needs: • Comfort Cars: Hyundai Tucson SUV, Renault Talisman, Lexus IS • Luxury Cars: Mercedes E-class W213 restyling, BMW 5 Series • Mini-vans: Mercedes V-class Minivan

$1,360.92

3/5

9 h

Private day-tour from Angouleme: Facets of Cognac : vine to glass

In this full day private tour, explore the Cognac country with an English-speaking cognac expert / local guide driving you to a famous Cognac house (Rémy Martin, Martell or Courvoisier). Naturally, you will have the opportunity to have a cognac tasting at the end of the visit. After lunch (not included), you will go to a cooperage and finally to a craft distillery which is supplying major brands and producing its own cognacs. Enjoy your tastings and meetings with craft people living in this charming terroir and do not worry about driving, your expert guide will take you to all the places in a comfortable private vehicle.

$709.05

8 h

Discover the Heritage of Cognac on a Private Tour from Bordeaux

Leave the city behind and discover the rolling hills and historic charm of Cognac, birthplace of France’s world-famous spirit. This private countryside ride blends architecture, culture, and optional tasting experiences in a relaxed, elegant setting. Enjoy a scenic drive from Bordeaux to the Town of Cognac, where you can stroll the riverside, explore the historic center, and soak in the peaceful atmosphere. Then visit the iconic Hennessy Maison, where you can admire the riverfront location or—if arranged in advance—join a boutique visit or tasting experience. End your day at the Old Château de Cognac, a dramatic riverside château with deep ties to French royalty and cognac-making tradition. Note: Tastings and visits are optional, not included in the ride price, and must be arranged at least 2 days in advance. Fully customizable & private, with English-speaking driver pickup and dropoff included.

$373.97

Cognac Wine Tour to Vineyard Safari and Royal Château

Accompanied by your certified private driver-guide, you will dedicate a full day to discovering the Cognac distilleries in comfort and safety. Explore the Cognac region through three different wine houses, each with its own history, expertise, and activities. A local gourmet lunch is planned at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Experience adventures such as a vineyard safari in a 4x4 and the discovery of an exceptional royal château.