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Cognac

COGNAC – Exceptional historic French château with guest houses, event spaces and landscaped grounds

This property is an exceptional residence built in the mid-19th century by a family of eaux-de-vie merchants with a remarkable historical background. Descended from a lineage that, as early as the 18th century, developed a recognized expertise in the production and distribution of fine spirits, this family contributed significantly to the international reputation of its production.
It was in this spirit of excellence, rigor, and success that the residence was built, a true architectural symbol of prosperity and elegance, grounded in a culture of long-term vision and refined art de vivre.
Constructed in stone and crowned with a slate roof, the building features a harmonious neo-Baroque architectural style, distinguished by its sculpted cornices, modillions, and perfectly balanced symmetry. Set within several hectares of landscaped parkland, planted with century-old trees and natural meadows, the property offers a setting of remarkable tranquility.
The living space of the Chateau extends to approximately 1,000 sqm. It is arranged over three levels and comprises twenty-four rooms, including seventeen bedrooms and fourteen bathrooms. The ground-floor reception rooms, filled with natural light, open onto a south-facing terrace and unfold in a series of interconnected spaces: living rooms, dining room, library, study, as well as a former kitchen now converted into a wellness area. The upper floors host several elegant suites and bedrooms, while the attic accommodates a leisure area including a private cinema, a games room, and a relaxation lounge.
The outbuildings integrate seamlessly with the main residence and enhance the functional and prestigious character of the estate. They include two independent guest rooms, a caretaker’s house with garage and private garden, as well as a large multipurpose building dedicated to hosting receptions, seminars, or private events.
A heated swimming pool measuring 6 x 12 meters completes this rare environment, where comfort, privacy, and elegance come together. The entire estate extends over several hectares in a single block.
The outbuildings also offer the possibility to create a cellar, install distillation equipment, and develop all the necessary infrastructure for the reception, aging, and production of eaux-de-vie. It is worth noting that a producer of exceptional spirits does not necessarily need to own vineyards; many renowned houses rely on sourcing batches from different crus before managing blending, aging, bottling, and marketing under their own brand.
The estate therefore presents a unique opportunity to combine historical heritage, technical expertise, and the development of a premium spirits project. With its expansive reception rooms, guest accommodations, event facilities, caretaker’s house, extensive parkland, and heated swimming pool, this property offers a prestigious setting and an ideal operational base for the creation of a new high-end spirits house.
Blending historic elegance, economic potential, and international ambition, it embodies the very essence of this world: tradition, excellence, and the art of living.

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