You can visit the great houses of cognac.
Moreover, it's possible to organize somme visits along the cognac's routes

OTARD: Cognac from the Castle

The Castle where Francois 1er was born in 1494 stands on the banks of the Charente. You will begin the visit in the Renaissance wing and discover the life of Francois 1er by means of a short video tour. The second part of the visit is more technical as it is devoted to the making of Cognac. You will learn that Otard does not own any vines, instead it buys, assembles and ages the spirits in the 19th century Otard wing.

Schedules From 1 April till 31 October, visits with medieval costumes everyday including Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays (except 1 May). From 1 November till 31 december : visits everyday except Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. 127 bd Denfert-Rochereau, 16100 Cognac. Tel : 05 45 36 88 86. Fax : 05 45 36 88 87 info@otard.com / http://www.otard.com/