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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, and you’ve got 10

beautiful castles to choose from around Cognac. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 9, 2025

Bourg-Charente Castle

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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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Château de Bouteville

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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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Gademoulin Castle in Gensac-la-Pallue

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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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Saint-Brice Castle

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Constructed around 1550-1560, it has been owned by the Henessey Cognac family since 1906.

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Manor of Bois-Charente (Graves-Saint-Amant) – Jean Fougerat Foundation

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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.

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Château de Chesnel

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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.

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Château de Gondeville

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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 Historic Center

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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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Château le Châtelar in Passirac

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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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Château de Montchaude

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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.

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