One of the most illustrious kings of France, François 1st, was born at Château de Cognac in 1494. Turned into a cognac house in 1795, discover the making of its exceptional cognacs: BARON OTARD & D'USSÉ, through the fascinating history of the Château de Cognac.
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Our experiences:
IN THE HEART OF THE CHÂTEAU
1H15 - Guided tour of the historic part of the Château, the dry and wet cellars with the tasting of a VSOP D'USSÉ, a XO BARON OTARD and a D'USSÉ cocktail.
SECRETS OF THE CELLARS
1h30 - Guided tour of the Château, the dry and wet cellars and the King's Apartments, normally closed to the public, with a VSOP, XO and EXTRA BARON OTARD tasting.
ROYAL FLAVOURS
2h00 - The experience begins with a discovery of the history of the Château and the know-how involved in making BARON OTARD cognacs. The Chef offers participants a combination of gastronomy and our cognacs in the heart of the King's sumptuous private flats.
Gourmet snacks, specially created to enhance the aromatic palette of the four qualities of cognac and made using local, seasonal produce.
Find out more about the experiences online.
*Tasting reserved for adults only.
Alcohol is dangerous for your health. Drink in moderation.
IN THE HEART OF THE CHÂTEAU
1H15 - Guided tour of the historic part of the Château, the dry and wet cellars with the tasting of a VSOP D'USSÉ, a XO BARON OTARD and a D'USSÉ cocktail.
SECRETS OF THE CELLARS
1h30 - Guided tour of the Château, the dry and wet cellars and the King's Apartments, normally closed to the public, with a VSOP, XO and EXTRA BARON OTARD tasting.
ROYAL FLAVOURS
2h00 - The experience begins with a discovery of the history of the Château and the know-how involved in making BARON OTARD cognacs. The Chef offers participants a combination of gastronomy and our cognacs in the heart of the King's sumptuous private flats.
Gourmet snacks, specially created to enhance the aromatic palette of the four qualities of cognac and made using local, seasonal produce.
Find out more about the experiences online.
*Tasting reserved for adults only.
Alcohol is dangerous for your health. Drink in moderation.
Environment
Town location In the historic centre Waterside Riverside Overview on river
Opening time
From 01/05 to 31/10/2025 daily between 10 am and 6 pm.
except on May 1st and May 8th.
From 01/11/2025 to 30/04/2026 daily between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 5.30 pm.
except on January 1st and December 25th.
except on May 1st and May 8th.
From 01/11/2025 to 30/04/2026 daily between 10.30 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 5.30 pm.
except on January 1st and December 25th.
Prices & payment methods
| - Adult | 24 € |
| - Child | from 5 € |
Prices for our experiences:
In the heart of the Château: €24
In the footsteps of François 1er: €25
Secrets of the Cellars: €75
Royal Flavors: €300 -10% discount for students.
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