Castle of Francisco I de Valois

A castle which reflects light off it in the middle of Cognac. A beacon of white and gray stone that falls to those who see it. Cognac Castle, also known as Otard, is a simple but beautiful building that dazzles anyone finds out. On a tour inside the castle, you can visit the rooms and the place where the King of France, Francis I, was born and lived for the first few years of his life. Within the Otard house lies, a wide range of top quality cognacs. All visitors are welcome to see the barrels and elements characterised by the development of this liqueur flavour. A visit to the galleries where it is stored and fermented and the stunning coppery where this precious liquid is distilled.