Charente

VISITING COGNAC

Delight in the picturesque city of Cognac and experience the exquisite alchemy of heritage, savoir-faire and art de vivre that makes Hennessy cognacs so appreciated the world over.

Visiting Cognac

Though famous for its eaux-de-vie, Cognac has roots stretching back to the Roman Empire. A thriving merchant town since the Middle Ages, it comes to life through the richness of its architectural detail: linger along the banks of the Charente River, wander through charming cobblestone streets, and spot the salamander insignia of King François Ier, the city's most illustrious son.

Getting to "Les Visites Hennessy"

By car

Quai Richard Hennessy 16100 COGNAC

A10 Exit 18 Saintes or N10 to Angoulême, then follow signposts for Cognac.

Cognac is located on the Atlantic coast, a short 1h30 drive from Bordeaux and La Rochelle and 1h from the beautiful Charente beaches. Right on the axis uniting Paris, the Loire Valley, Bordeaux and the Basque Country, Cognac is a destination that can easily be integrated into your tours.

Get There
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By train

5 minutes from the Cognac railway station

45 minutes from the Angoulême railway station

75 minutes from the La Rochelle railway station

105 minutes minutes from the Bordeaux railway station

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By plane

75 minutes from the La Rochelle airport

105 minutes minutes from the Bordeaux airport

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By bike

Quai Richard Hennessy 16100 COGNAC

Ideally located on the ‘Flow Vélo’ - a chic and bucolic 400 km long European cycle route linking the Dordogne to Charente-Maritime - and also accessible from the train station with your own bike or with the self-service bikes, Cognac is a unique destination that can easily be incorporated into your tours. A bike stand is available just opposite the Hennessy tours and the self-service bike terminal is less than 300m away.

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Accessibility

Accessibility

Several parking lots are available near Hennessy.

Our Initiation, Immersive Initiation and Hennessy X.O guided tours are accessible to visitors with access needs. A "Mobility Inclusion" reduced ticket rate is available for them and a guest, bookable online or by email directly with our team.

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CONTACT

For further information or for special requests, please contact us by phone on +33 (0)5 45 35 06 44 or via the form below.

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OPENING HOURS

FROM JANUARY 1 TO 13, 2026

Closed

FROM 14 JANUARY TO 1 MAY, 2026

Open Wednesday to Saturday from 9:45am to 12:15pm and from 1:30pm to 6:30pm.

 

Monday-Tuesday: only open for groups and private tours (upon availability).

 

Exceptional opening: Sunday 5 and Monday 6 April (from 9:45am to 6:45pm).

 

Closed: Friday 1 May.

FROM MAY 2 TO JULY 10, 2026

Open 7/7 days, from 10am to 7:15pm Sunday to Friday, and from 9:45am to 7:30pm on Saturday.
 

Closed : Sundays 31 May and 7-14-21-28 June.

FROM JULY 11 TO AUGUST 29, 2026

Open 7/7 days, from 9:45am to 7:30pm.
 

Closed : Sunday 23 August.
 

FROM AUGUST 30 TO SEPTEMBER 27, 2026

Open 7/7 days, from 10am to 7:15pm Sunday to Friday, and from 9:45am to 7:30pm on Saturday.
 

Closed: Sunday 27 September.

FROM SEPTEMBER 28 TO OCTOBER 31, 2026

Open Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 7:15pm weekdays, and from 9:45am to 7:30pm on Saturday.

FROM NOVEMBER 1 TO DECEMBER 18, 2026

Open Wednesday to Saturday from 9:45am to 12:15pm and from 1:30pm to 6:30pm.

 

Monday-Tuesday: only open for groups and private tours (upon availability).

 

Exceptional opening: Sunday 8 November.

 

Closed: Wednesday 1 November.

FROM DECEMBER 19 TO 31, 2026

Open 7/7 days, from 9:45am to 6:45pm (except on Sunday 27 December, from 9:45am to 12:30pm and 1:45pm to 6:45pm).
 

Closed : Thursday 24 and Friday 25 December.