Cognac (French pronunciation: [kɔɲak] ⓘ; Saintongese: Cougnat; Occitan: Conhac [kuˈɲak] ⓘ) is a commune in the Charente department, southwestern France. Administratively, the commune of Cognac is a subprefecture of the Charente department.

Cognac can be seen as having two distinct areas: the old town which is much quieter and includes the castle and other historic monuments, most of the famous distilleries, and the Charente river.

Jan 24, 2025 · There is also a town in this area called Cognac, which is considered the heart of the region. Hennessy has its home base here, but the entire region can be referred to as Cognac. The Cognac region is located on France’s Atlantic coast between Nantes and Bordeaux. Laura Motta traveled to Cognac courtesy of Atout France.

Oct 12, 2024 · The Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac is rich resource for information on the entire Cognac Appellation. Below is their map of the 6 “growth areas” in Cognac: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois, and Bois Ordinaires.

Cognac, town, Charente département, Nouvelle-Aquitaine région, western France. It lies 20 miles (30 km) west-northwest of Angoulême. The town gives its name to the brandy distilled there and exported all over the world.

Nov 2, 2023 · Nestled in the heart of the Charente department, a picturesque region in southwestern France, the enchanting city of Cognac boasts a deep-rooted history and holds intriguing secrets into one of the world’s most renowned elixirs.

In this article, I gathered the top 10 things to do, see, and eat in Cognac and its surroundings. Don’t forget to also check my article about the best hotels in Cognac. If you are here mostly for the spirit, here’s my article about the best distilleries to visit in Cognac.

May 12, 2023 · Discover the best things to do in Cognac France. Visit the top distilleries, find the best restaurants & indulge the beautiful Charente.

Discover the best guide of Cognac, France region with itineraries, points of interest, events and best wineries tours and tastings.

The Cognac region in France covers the Charente-Maritime, a large part of the Charente, some smaller parts of Deux-Sèvres and the famous Dordogne. Only grapes grown in this region can be used to make cognac.