MAKING A COGNAC TOUR: THE GREAT COGNAC HOUSES
Camus
Makers of cognac since 1853. They offer a variety of tours and workshops.
Admission
€8.50 per adult.
Visits
May – September for regular tours, reservation recommended.
Address and Contact Information
29, rue Marguerite-de-Navarre, 16100, Cognac
Tel: + 33 5 45 32 72 96
E-mail: camus@camus.fr
Cognathèque
A permanent exhibition devoted to cognac where you can see and buy 450 different cognacs as well as 50 types of pineau.
Address and Contact Information
8 place Jean-Monnet, Cognac, is open every day 9am to 7pm, admission free.
Tel: + 33 5 45 82 43 31
Courvoisier
Not in Cognac, but nearby and known for being the home of ‘Napoleon’s cognac’. It has a variety of tours.
Admission
From €10 per person
Visit
From April – October, 10am to 6pm every day (closed Saturdays in May and September.
Address and Contact Information
2 place du Château, 16200 Jarnac
Tel: + 33 5 45 35 65 16
Hennessy
The best-selling brand of cognac in the world.
Visit
Their new tour will open its doors for the new season on May 23, 2016.
Address and Contact Information
Les Quais Hennessy, 16100, Cognac
Tel: + 33 5 45 35 72 68
E-mail: quais@hennessy.fr
Martell
The oldest of the cognac houses, founded in 1715. The length of the guided visit is approximately 1h 15.
Address and Contact Information
Address: Martell & Co 7 Place Edouard Martell, 16100 Cognac
Tel: +33 5 45 36 33 33
+33 5 45 36 34 98
E-mail: visites@martell.com
Meukow
The cognac brand that began in the 19th century and which has historic ties to Russia. They offer tours, tastings and lunch (Lunch by booking in advance ).
Admission
Adults €10; €5 for those aged 12 – 18.
Visit
All year round
Address and Contact Information
26 rue Pascal Combeau 16100 Cognac; parking in 7 rue François Porché 16100 Cognac
Tel: + 33 5 45 82 32 10
E-mail: visite.meukow@cdgcognac.com
Musée des Arts du cognac (Maco)
It has a permanent exhibition that charts the history, the techniques and the economic impact of cognac.
Admission
For adults €4, free for the under 18s. Reduced tariffs available.
Address and Contact Information
Les Remparts, Place de la Salle Verte, 16100 Cognac
Tel: +33 5 45 36 21 10
E-mail: musees.cognac@ville-cognac.fr
Rémy Martin
A great variety of tours including one by train through the vineyard.
Admission
From €20 per adult.
Visits
Year around Except 1 May and from 20 December to 4 January
Address and Contact Information
Le Domaine Rémy Martin, Avenue de Gimeux, 16100 Merpins
Tel: + 33 5 45 35 76 66
Email: visites.remymartin@remy-cointreau.com
Baron Otard
Situated in the château that was the birthplace of King François I, in 1494, and head office of Baron Otard cognacs since 1795. The tour includes a visit to the historical rooms, cellars and the BARON OTARD Museum.
Admission
€10 adults ; €4.50 for children between 12-18yrs; free for children under 12yrs
Visit
April 1st to June 30th Every day, including Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays (except May 1st) 10 am to 12 noon – 2 pm to 6 pm
July and August: Every day, including Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays 10 am to 12 noon – 1.30 pm to 6 pm August 31st to October 31st
Every day, including Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays 10 am to 12 noon – 2 pm to 6 pm November 1st to March 31st
Address and Contact Information
Château de Cognac – 127, boulevard Denfert-Rochereau, 16100 Cognac.
Tel: + 33 5 45 36 88 86
E-mail: infovisite@baronotard.com
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