The Top 10 Castles around Cognac
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, …
Last updated: September 26, 2025
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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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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Construction of the second half of the 19th century, the castle of Gademoulin stands proudly in the town of Gensac-la-Pallue. Neo-Gothic in style, it takes place on the remains of …
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Constructed around 1550-1560, it has been owned by the Henessey Cognac family since 1906.
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The Giraud d'Anqueville, lords of Bois-Charente, built the castle in the 16th century.
The main building has a 16th century tower and extensions dating from the 19th century.
The main building has a 16th century tower and extensions dating from the 19th century.
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Chesnel Castle, which has the appearance of a fortified castle, is intriguing. However, the niches here have a purely decorative function.
The architecture of this building, erected in 1610, is therefore rather original.
The architecture of this building, erected in 1610, is therefore rather original.
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In 1655, Pierre Laisné, Sieur du Chardonneaux acquired the land of Gondeville from the heirs of Samuel de Lanauve. He made great efforts to have Gondeville erected into a parish, …
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Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire, located in the heart of the small Champagne, has several advantages for the development of a framework for a pleasant and attractive living. The town has managed to preserve …
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Le Châtelar is a castle which has been remodeled several times. The current buildings date from the end of the 19th century.
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This Renaissance style building looks great with its white stones and slate roof.
The castle is believed to have been built in the 16th century, but its exact origin is debated.
It belongs to private people.
The castle is believed to have been built in the 16th century, but its exact origin is debated.
It belongs to private people.
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