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The Top 20 Attractions around Cognac

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Cognac. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Cognac is a region where 20 hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

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Bain des Dames beach on the Charente

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    It is a relaxing place to soak your feet in the Charente. You can land on the beach or on a bench. Take the opportunity to fill your water bottles …

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    Tip by Pierre Denier

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    Bourg-Charente castle is a 17th century mansion. Nestled on a rocky promontory, it is located a few kilometers from Cognac. It also houses the remains of a medieval fortress.

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    Tip by Fred Urrutia

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    The construction of this building accompanies other buildings from the end of the 19th century, residences of owners of cognac houses. The sponsor of this château would be Baptiste Vert, …

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    Tip by Stéphane Leblanc

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    Wonderful abbey, a place of cultural, spiritual and historical welcome. A thousand-year-old abbey to visit, survey its courtyard, its gardens, its vaulted gallery to go back through the centuries. Perhaps …

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    Tip by Pierre Denier

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    This dwelling was built around the middle of the 16th century (1553), in the form of a crenellated house with a leak. In 1562, nine machicolations were drilled above the …

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    Tip by Stéphane Leblanc

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    The edges of the Charente, easily accessible by bike, call for poetry. Soft banks, calm water, beautiful villages, sumptuous residences with luminous stones. Picnic areas, fishing, safe walks. The edges …

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    Tip by Pierre Denier

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    One of the most spectacular villages on the banks of the Charente. Coming from Angoulême, the church appears high up on the right. Take advantage of the morning sun to …

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    Tip by Pierre Denier

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    A bike path, only for bikes and in the countryside! 35 kms from Barbezieux to Clérac in complete peace of mind on a paved road, a real pleasure!

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    It is an imposing castle dominating the Charente valley, notably Angeac, below, where exceptional dinosaur bones were discovered (giant dinosaur femur visible at the Angoulême museum).
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    Tip by Pierre Denier

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Last updated:
September 5, 2025

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