Musée des Arts du Cognac
Musée des savoir-faire du cognac
A museum that introduces cognac systematically, from grape growing, distillation and cooperage to bottling and advertising. A brand-neutral introduction, ideal before visiting the distilleries.
The museum sits beside the old town walls. It presents the whole cognac industry by theme: vineyards, distillation, ageing, cooperage, glass bottles and label design, and advertising and marketing. Exhibits include old stills and multimedia displays, making it a good way to build an overall understanding before visiting the distilleries. Admission is inexpensive, and a combined ticket is available with the city's art and history museum. The museum is closed on Mondays in winter. Check the official website for opening hours.
Opening hours
Approx. 11:00–18:00; closed Mondays in winter
Nearby sights
- Hennessy Cognac House
- Gabare Cruise on the Charente
- Château de Cognac (Baron Otard)
- Martell Cognac House
- Old Cognac & Saint-Léger Church
- Camus Cognac House
- Rémy Martin Cognac House
- Courvoisier, Jarnac