Top 10 Things to do in Cognac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

A. de Fussigny cognacs are beautifully elaborated in our own distillery established in 1814 in the historical center of Cognac, France, on the banks of the Charente River. Visit us and taste our cognacs this summer from Monday to Tuesday from 9:00AM to 5:30PM and Friday from 9:00AM to 12:30PM.

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 !