Top Things to do in Cognac
10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Cognac That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Cognac, France including Camus Cognac, Chateau Royal de Cognac, Martell Cognac's Visitors Center, Musee des Arts du Cognac, Cognac Meukow, Espace Decouverte en Pays du Cognac, Parc Francois Ier, Jardin Public de Cognac, Eglise Saint-Leger, La Gabare.
Restaurants in Cognac
1. Camus Cognac
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 380 reviews
Behind the scenes of a family's passion... Nos visites : * «VERTICAL OF CAMUS», the CAMUS range : 30€ * «CAMUS INSTENSITY, an Instant of Intensity» : 17€ * «CAMUS SINGLE ESTATE, the CAMUS’s family Borderies estate range” : 20€ * «CAMUS ILE DE RE », the 3 CAMUS blends made in Ile de Ré Island : 20€ * MASTER BLENDER (création de son propre assemblage de cognacs XO - creation of one's own blend of cognac, with one 50cl bottle offered - 2 hours approximately) : 160€ per adult or 200€ per adult for a private Master Blender tour * MASTER BLENDER (creation of one's own blend of cognac, with your own cask - 2 hours approximately) : please contact us for further details.
Reviewed By tmsddsmsd
My wife and I, and two other couples recently returned home from a magical Viking River cruise from Bordeaux to Bordeaux. A true highlight of the trip was the afternoon we spent at Camus Wine and Spirits. Our group of 30+ were treated to an exquisite and most tasty lunch, a tour of their amazing facility, and then a super fun and very unique afternoon where we blended our own Cognac. Our bottles were then professionally prepared, labeled and placed in a custom wood box to allow safe transportation home. Voila! Special shout out to Sylvie Perret, the lovely Visitor Relations Ambassador, who took care of every detail to ensure we all had the best time! A stellar highlight of our entire vacation! Merci beaucoup Camus and Sylvie!
2. Chateau Royal de Cognac
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 407 reviews
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.
3. Martell Cognac's Visitors Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 291 reviews
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!
4. Musee des Arts du Cognac
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
The collections in this new-style museum are enhanced by film projections, sounds, games testing your sense of smell and interactive experiments. The visitor is invited to unravel the mystery of creating cognac, as well as to understand the industrial, economic and social history of the region and to enjoy what is today a technological adventure.
5. Cognac Meukow
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
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-maderecipes around Cognac by our Chef Sabine.
Reviewed By clares574
We were unable to attend a tour due to other commitments but I just had a good feeling about this place and wanted to visit. We tried 3 samples and the liqueur/flavoured versions were divine - especially the vanilla. Returned later in the day to buy more purchases.
6. Espace Decouverte en Pays du Cognac
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
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.
7. Parc Francois Ier
8. Jardin Public de Cognac
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By Hyoga83 - Bordeaux, France
Beautifully maintained and kept public park, with historic buildings, pretty streams and gardens, the town hall... It is not always the case in France, but everything was clean and carefully manicured. They even have a few animals in the centre of it, for kids I guess.
