Located in the centre of the city of Cognac in the south west of France, the Château de Cognac is the most visited historical monument of the region.

Francis the 1st, one of France' most famous Kings, and friend of Leonardo da Vinci, was born in the Castle in 1494.

In 1796, a year after he created his company, Baron Jean Baptiste Otard purchased the Castle to make it the birthplace of his cognacs, having grasped the exceptional ageing condition of the site for the purpose of cognac making.

The smooth taste and character of Baron Otard cognacs is the result of maturation in humid cellars at constant temperature, created by the thick stone walls of the Castle and the close proximity to the Charente river.

Each year, the Château welcomes more than 25,000 visitors, who enjoy a guided tour available in a variety of different languages. During the tour, visitors are able to enter the historical rooms where the King entertained his guests and explore the unique cellars containing the secrets behind the craftsmanship of the Baron Otard cognacs.

A truly noble Cognac experience.

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