Top Things to Do in Cognac, Home of the Famous French Spirit, Cognac, France

Some of the best things to do in Cognac include visiting the cognac houses, tasting the double-distilled spirits, enjoying strolls along the river and chilling in the park.

Situated on the river Charente between Angoulême and Saintes, you can already guess what Cognac is renowned for. This town in southern France gives its name to the world-known eau-de-vie, meaning "the water of life" in French.

That's why you can't leave Cognac without visiting at least one of the cognac houses and learning more about the brandy-making process for the last three centuries.

One of the best things about Cognac is you don't need too much planning to visit this place. It's a small and easy-going town. Very beautiful, too, we must add. Still, we recommend booking cognac tasting tours in advance for an authentic and personalised experience at the cognac distilleries.

Also, reserve a full day to explore the picturesque old town, take a river cruise on a traditional barge and pop into the Musee des Arts du Cognac. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).