Courvoisier, Jarnac
Château Courvoisier
The Napoleon (Courvoisier) cognac château in Jarnac on the Charente River, telling the brand's history and its ties to Napoleon
The headquarters of Courvoisier cognac is a white château on the riverbank at Jarnac. The brand claims to have supplied cognac to Napoleon. Tours visit the cellars, the 'Paradis' cellar of ancient vintages and a brand history exhibition, with tastings and blending workshops available. Advance booking is required. Jarnac is about 15 km from Cognac town. The small town also has the former home of François Mitterrand and the Hine estate, so it makes a half-day trip.
Opening hours
By booked session
Nearby sights
- Bassac Abbey
- Camus Cognac House
- Old Cognac & Saint-Léger Church
- Martell Cognac House
- Château de Cognac (Baron Otard)
- Gabare Cruise on the Charente
- Musée des Arts du Cognac
- Hennessy Cognac House