Ecomusée du Cognac
About This Museum
What truly sets the Ecomusée du Cognac apart is its immersive dive into the entire life of the region, not just the final, amber-hued spirit. You'll wander through rustic farmhouses and old workshops that feel frozen in time, getting a genuine sense of the daily lives of the vintners and coopers who built this legacy. The air itself carries whispers of history and a faint, sweet scent of aging eau-de-vie. It’s far more than a display of bottles; it's a living narrative of soil, skill, and tradition.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the incredible collection of ancient alembic stills and the beautifully preserved tools for crafting oak barrels by hand. Seeing the traditional Charentais stills, known as 'alambics charentais,' up close really shows you the heart of the distillation process.
Visitor Information
It's wonderfully easy to spend a couple of hours here lost in another era. For a truly complete experience, check their schedule for seasonal demonstrations—watching a cooper at work is absolutely mesmerizing.
Architecture & Building
The museum is charmingly housed in authentic, honey-colored stone buildings that were once part of a working cognac estate, giving it an unpretentious and deeply authentic feel.
Contact & Location
Address: Route des Bessons, Tournay, Migron, Saintes, Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France métropolitaine, 17770, France
Phone: +33 5 46 94 91 16
Website: Visit Website
