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Travel to Cognac

Cognac is a city most famous for its high quality brandy. It is situated on the banks of the River Charente in southwestern France, and is an enchanting place to visit all year round. This historic town also has plenty of medieval stone and half-timbered buildings, most of which can bee seen on rue Saulnier and rue de lisle-dOr.

Getting there

the nearest airport is in Merignac, 20kms away from Bordeaux. By car, from Bordeaux, take the freeway to exit 36 in Pons and the D732 from Pons to Cognac. Alternatively, you catch a high-speed TGV train to Angouleme, and then change for a local train to Cognac (20 minutes). From Paris, you can take the TGV train to Angouleme and then change to a local train to Cognac (20 minutes).

Info on Cognac Key attractions

this medieval town which bears the name of the region, is quite attractive, boasting narrow cobbled streets and elegant Renaissance façades. Probably the first sight you’ll notice as you enter Cognac is the castle where King Francois I was born in 1494. The guided tour of the St-Gobain Glassworks, two kilometres south of town, is impressive. Cognac has been created here since the 17th century and the air here is permeated by the heavy scent of spirits evaporating from oak casks. World famous companies such as Camus, Hennessy, Niartell, Otard, Prince Hubert de Polignac, Rémy-Martin, Courvoisier, and Renault-Bisquit are all located here. A guided tour will take you through the double-distilling process that goes on in copper stills.

Out and about in Cognac

a romantic canal boat ride upstream through the scenic locks will take you to Jarnac, final resting place of the late President Mitterrand. Nearby Segonzac is the capital of the Grande Champagne cru (area) and is consequently a good place to purchase Grande Champagne. This friendly town is also host to many festivities, including: Open Doors/Portes Ouvertes (January); Grande Champagne fair and exhibition (April); tourism rally (May); medieval fair (July); and the local fair (August).

Leisure Options

there are plenty of places to eat and drink to suit all budgets. The atmospheric La Bonne Goule serves up excellent Charentais specialities. Additionally, you won’t have trouble finding places to sample the delicious cognac the town is so famous for.

Safety

while Cognac is not considered a dangerous city, travel to an unfamiliar environment can still put tourists at risk. Holidaymakers are more susceptible to pickpocketing and theft. Additionally, participation in outdoor activities and driving place may you at greater risk of having an accident. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance for you or your family while visiting Cognac.

Weather in Cognac

Travelling to Cognac for a sunny break is ideal through the months of June to September, with temperatures reaching mid - high 20sc. October through to May are the cooler months of the year with tempretaures mild at 18c but lowering to 3c. The rainiest periods of the year are between October and January

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