{"id":39407,"date":"2025-03-14T15:09:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T13:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chateaux-france.app\/product\/visit-to-the-royal-castle-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-14T15:09:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T13:09:25","slug":"visit-to-the-royal-castle-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.chateaux-france.app\/en\/product\/visit-to-the-royal-castle-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit to the Royal Castle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"125\"><strong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"125\">Cognac Castle \u2013 Cultural Visit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"723\"> <strong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"723\">Description :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"985\"> The <strong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"749\">Ch\u00e2teau de Cognac<\/strong> , a historical monument dating from the <strong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"807\">12th to the 16th century<\/strong> , stands majestically on the heights of the Charente river.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"985\"> The future <strong>King Francis I was born here, at the Ch\u00e2teau de Cognac, in 1494.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"985\"> At the time, the residence was a <strong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"983\">castle belonging to the royal House of Valois<\/strong> .<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1027\"> During the visit, you will explore:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1745\">\n<li data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1174\"> The <strong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1056\">governor&#39;s residence<\/strong> , rebuilt in the 15th century by <strong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1106\">Jean de Valois<\/strong> , the grandfather of Fran\u00e7ois I, who made it his main residence.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1353\"> The <strong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1199\">Helmet Room<\/strong> , 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.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1601\"> The <strong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1377\">vaulted cellars<\/strong> , a unique place where the exceptional conditions for preserving and aging Otard cognac are maintained: 3-meter thick walls, a constant temperature of 15\u00b0C and humidity above 90%.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1745\"> The <strong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1626\">Hall of States<\/strong> , superb Renaissance rooms built in 1517 by Francis I to receive the greatest monarchs of the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"jss359\"> Discover over 1,000 years of history at the Ch\u00e2teau de Cognac. An immersive journey through the ages awaits. One of France&#39;s most illustrious kings was born here: Fran\u00e7ois I, a fervent patron of the arts and literature. Explore the Ch\u00e2teau&#39;s cellars, where exceptional aging conditions prevail, and learn more about the production of our BARON OTARD and D&#39;USS\u00c9 Cognacs. At the end of your visit, our ambassadors will offer you a tasting of our cognacs*. Discover the iconic VSOP and XO D&#39;USS\u00c9, one of the two emblematic brands of the Ch\u00e2teau de Cognac. Take advantage of the self-service boutique to purchase a souvenir of this unique experience.<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"151\"> <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"151\">Prices and opening hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"335\"> <strong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"206\">From April 1st to June and from August 31st to October 31st<\/strong> : Open 7 days a week (except May 1st), from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"335\"> Visits take place at specific times each day.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"335\">\n<blockquote><p> <em>Opening hours for &quot;At the Heart of the Castle&quot; tours:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"395\">\n<li data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"335\">\n<div class=\"jss350\"> <em><span class=\"jss429 jss440 jss459\"><span class=\"undefined\">10:30 &#8211; 11:45 &#8211; Tour in French<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"335\">\n<div class=\"jss350\"> <em><span class=\"jss429 jss440 jss459\"><span class=\"undefined\">13:30 &#8211; 14:45 &#8211; Tour in English<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"335\">\n<div class=\"jss350\"> <em><span class=\"jss429 jss440 jss459\"><span class=\"undefined\">15:00 &#8211; 16:15 &#8211; Tour in French<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"335\">\n<div class=\"jss350\"> <em><span class=\"jss429 jss440 jss459\"><span class=\"undefined\">16:30 &#8211; 17:45 &#8211; Tour in French<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"335\">\n<blockquote><p> <em>Opening hours for &quot;Secret of the Cellars&quot; tours:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"395\">\n<li data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"335\">\n<div class=\"jss350\"> <em><span class=\"jss429 jss440 jss459\"><span class=\"undefined\">10:00 &#8211; 12:30 &#8211; Tour in French<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"335\">\n<div class=\"jss350\"> <em><span class=\"jss429 jss440 jss459\"><span class=\"undefined\">12:30 &#8211; 14:00 &#8211; Tour in English<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"395\">\n<blockquote><p> <strong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"357\">July and August<\/strong> : Open every day, from 2pm to 6pm.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"395\">\n<blockquote><p> <strong>Duration of the visit:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"395\">\n<li data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"395\"> Inside the castle &#8211; 1 hour 15 minutes<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"395\"> Secret of the Wine Cellars &#8211; 1 hour 30 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"409\"> <strong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"409\">Prices:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"560\">\n<li data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"434\"> <strong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"427\">Guided tour inside the castle<\/strong> : \u20ac24<\/li>\n<li> <strong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"427\">Secret Cellar Guided Tour<\/strong> : \u20ac75<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"596\"> <strong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"596\">Guided tour and tasting:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"704\">\n<li data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"704\"> Discover the castle, the Chai Paradis and the museum, followed by a cognac tasting*, according to your choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> *Reserved for adults only.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cognac Castle \u2013 Cultural Visit Description : The Ch\u00e2teau de Cognac , a historical monument dating from the 12th to the 16th century , stands majestically on the heights of the Charente river. 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