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The Château de Cognac overlooking the Charente River was first a 10th century fortress intended to stop the Norman invasions, then in the 15th century a stately home where one of the most illustrious kings of France, François I, was born.
Baron Otard, who founded his Cognac House in 1795, quickly understood to what extent the thickness of the walls offered exceptional and unique conditions for the aging of his eaux-de-vie. He then acquired the Castle, thus saving it from total destruction.
The Château de Cognac, which has become a historic monument, is today a cognac house.
We offer different tours, all at the heart of two stories: the History of France and the history of Baron Otard and D’Ussé cognacs.
Welcome to Château de Cognac!
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Tout d'abord félicitations pour votre mariage !
En charge de l'événementiel au Château de Cognac, je serai ravie de vous rencontrer et d'en apprendre davantage sur votre projet afin de vous aider à réaliser votre rêve.
N'hésitez pas à me contacter !
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- OOlivia & Antoine19/03/2025Best iconic place in Cognac in FranceBest iconic place in Cognac in FranceFor my wedding, we wanted a place full of heritage and history where our friends and family could discover a piece of France and have fun. Chateau de Cognac is the perfect match: Birthplace of a famous french king that has been presented during the guided tour (we could in the meantime organize our shooting), and the amazing discovery of cognac know how. The cocktails were perfect, the place incredible. I loved the rooftop cocktail bar for the friday and the gala room for the saturday. The cherry on the cake: the amazing team who was so agile and flexible! For my wedding, we wanted a place full of heritage and history where our friends and family could discover a piece of France and have fun. Chateau de Cognac is the perfect match: Birthplace of a famous french king that has been presented during the guided tour (we could in the meantime organize our shooting), and the amazing discovery of cognac know how. The cocktails were perfect, the place incredible. I loved the rooftop cocktail bar for the friday and the gala room for the saturday. The cherry on the cake: the amazing team who was so agile and flexible!
- AAgathe et Clément19/03/2025A perfect moment! Our guests are still talking about it!A perfect moment! Our guests are still talking about it!We had reserved the castle terrace for our civil wedding cocktail reception. We had selected a limited number of cocktails in advance to facilitate service (four cocktails to choose from and two mocktails). We had a wonderful time, and six months later, our guests are still talking about it! The view is magnificent, especially at sunset, and the service and the quality of the cocktails are impeccable.We had reserved the castle terrace for our civil wedding cocktail reception. We had selected a limited number of cocktails in advance to facilitate service (four cocktails to choose from and two mocktails). We had a wonderful time, and six months later, our guests are still talking about it! The view is magnificent, especially at sunset, and the service and the quality of the cocktails are impeccable.
- SSimon M27/02/2025A magical and unique placeA magical and unique placeThank you to the castle for this wonderful moment. We fell in love with this place full of history during a visit and it was a dream to get married there. It is now done! Thank you to the entire team at the castle for their adaptability. You responded to our wishes and allowed us to make our wedding unforgettable.Thank you to the castle for this wonderful moment. We fell in love with this place full of history during a visit and it was a dream to get married there. It is now done! Thank you to the entire team at the castle for their adaptability. You responded to our wishes and allowed us to make our wedding unforgettable.
- MMarie27/02/2025Wedding in AprilWedding in AprilWe got married at the castle on April 9, 2022. The castle team and especially Marion, Karine and Victor were very available throughout our preparations until the uninstallation to advise us and inform us. Our guests were amazed by the beauty of the room which is also quite large and allows for several spaces (reception, dance floor, cocktail if it rains, play area for children, etc.). A big thank you to the castle team for having usWe got married at the castle on April 9, 2022. The castle team and especially Marion, Karine and Victor were very available throughout our preparations until the uninstallation to advise us and inform us. Our guests were amazed by the beauty of the room which is also quite large and allows for several spaces (reception, dance floor, cocktail if it rains, play area for children, etc.). A big thank you to the castle team for having us
- CChloé27/02/2025Royal weddingRoyal weddingMagnificent place full of history which offers an exceptional setting for a weddingMagnificent place full of history which offers an exceptional setting for a wedding
- AAgathe27/02/2025The place to be !The place to be !Perfect castle to get married in Charente, breathtaking reception room, several spaces for the cocktail and the opening night and above all the attentive staff.Perfect castle to get married in Charente, breathtaking reception room, several spaces for the cocktail and the opening night and above all the attentive staff.
- CChristophe Cornillot19/02/2023Very nice visit and tasting, recommend!Very nice visit and tasting, recommend!Very nice, friendly personal visit and good tasting, I highly recommend Very nice, friendly personal visit and good tasting, I highly recommend
- AAxel Sic19/02/2023Magnificent place to discover absolutely! Magnificent place to discover absolutely!Magnificent place, to discover absolutely! Very nice visit and excellent tasting! Magnificent place, to discover absolutely! Very nice visit and excellent tasting!
- BBenoit Duchatelet19/02/2023Reference house!Reference house!The benchmark Cognac House! Thanks to Baron Otard for saving such a beautiful part of our know-how ;-)The benchmark Cognac House! Thanks to Baron Otard for saving such a beautiful part of our know-how ;-)
- BBenoit Piottin19/02/2023Very nice place, beautiful setting Very nice place, beautiful settingA very beautiful place, rich in stories and discoveries. A magnificent setting that invites you to stroll through the small streets of old Cognac. A very beautiful place, rich in stories and discoveries. A magnificent setting that invites you to stroll through the small streets of old Cognac.
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By Car / Road
By the A10 motorway:
Paris-Bordeaux axis: Saint-Jean d’Angely exit, follow Cognac.
Bordeaux-Paris axis: Pons exit, follow Cognac.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Every wedding is unique and magnificent. The most beautiful wedding is one that perfectly reflects the love and complicity of the bride and groom, creating a magical and unforgettable atmosphere. I remember an outdoor wedding, under the stars and fairy lights, with the sweet melody of a violin accompanying the bride and groom's entrance. It was magnificent!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Communication is key.
Planning a wedding can be a real challenge with all the decisions to make (venue, guests, attire, etc.), and it's easy to get lost in the details. Good communication between both partners helps ensure we're on the same page. Don't hesitate to gather all your questions in a single email or during a meeting to ensure clarity and precision.
Good support is also a plus! It's not just your family, witnesses, friends, but also a wedding planner who will take care of everything.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
One of the most memorable touches I've seen at a wedding was a memory wall where guests could leave little notes, photos, or stories shared with the bride and groom. This wall was decorated with symbolic elements of their relationship: postcards from their travels, movie tickets from their first outings together, etc.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
unique
atypical
royal
charming
incredible
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
in the vaulted room
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
only on the castle visit part
What’s your favourite canapé?
Truffle mimosa egg
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
lemon meringue pie
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The unique history of the main hall: built at the request of King Francis I with the help of Leonardo da Vinci, the architecture is unique and sumptuous.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
History, heritage which blends with the modernity of the production of our cognacs
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