Visit to the Royal Castle
Cognac Castle – Cultural Visit Description : The Château de Cognac , a historical monument dating from the 12th to the 16th century , stands majestically on the heights of the Charente river. The future King Francis I was born here, at the Château de…
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Cognac Castle – Cultural Visit
Description :
The Château de Cognac , a historical monument dating from the 12th to the 16th century , stands majestically on the heights of the Charente river.
The future King Francis I was born here, at the Château de Cognac, in 1494.
At the time, the residence was a castle belonging to the royal House of Valois .
During the visit, you will explore:
- The governor's residence , rebuilt in the 15th century by Jean de Valois , the grandfather of François I, who made it his main residence.
- The Helmet Room , a state room dating from the 13th century, is adorned with the coat of arms of the Valois, the dynasty to which Francis I belonged, just above the fireplace.
- The vaulted cellars , a unique place where the exceptional conditions for preserving and aging Otard cognac are maintained: 3-meter thick walls, a constant temperature of 15°C and humidity above 90%.
- The Hall of States , superb Renaissance rooms built in 1517 by Francis I to receive the greatest monarchs of the world.
Prices and opening hours:
- From April 1st to June and from August 31st to October 31st : Open 7 days a week (except May 1st), from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm.
- Visits take place at specific times each day.
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Opening hours for "At the Heart of the Castle" tours:
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10:30 - 11:45 - Tour in French
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13:30 - 14:45 - Tour in English
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15:00 - 16:15 - Tour in French
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16:30 - 17:45 - Tour in French
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Opening hours for "Secret of the Cellars" tours:
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10:00 - 12:30 - Tour in French
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12:30 - 14:00 - Tour in English
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July and August : Open every day, from 2pm to 6pm.
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Duration of the visit:
- Inside the castle - 1 hour 15 minutes
- Secret of the Wine Cellars - 1 hour 30 minutes
Prices:
- Guided tour inside the castle : €24
- Secret Cellar Guided Tour : €75
Guided tour and tasting:
- Discover the castle, the Chai Paradis and the museum, followed by a cognac tasting*, according to your choice.
*Reserved for adults only.
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Cognac Castle
Cognac This 9th-century fortress is the birthplace of Francis I. Seized as national property during the French Revolution, the Château de Cognac was sold in 1796 to Baron Otard, mayor of Cognac and deputy for the Charente department.
Baron Otard acquired the monument for its vaulted cellars, built against the rock and the old city walls, and for its walls, over 3 meters thick, which provide ideal aging conditions for Cognac. Today, Cognac aged at the château still bears the Baron's name, and the former fortress has been largely repurposed for the production of this precious spirit.
Discover the world of Cognac, from distillation to aging. Visit the Otard Museum and the cellars with a tasting.
