When was Cognac castle built?

The lordship is documented from the 13th century. The castle, being composite, underwent modifications in later periods, though its oldest structure, the square tower, dates to this medieval age.

What survives of the original castle?

The square tower is the best preserved element, with its granite masonry in excellent condition on the western side. The overall layout of the site, including platform and ditches, remains traceable.

What is the relationship between the castle and the neighboring church?

The present parish church originally functioned as the castle's chapel, with both structures sharing the same fortified platform.

Château de Cognac

Cognac Castle

Cognac-la-Forêt

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Cognac-la-Forêt

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Open within 20 km

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Château de Cognac stands in Cognac-la-Forêt (Haute-Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the 13th century, Cognac castle in Cognac-la-Forêt stands on a fortified platform surrounded by ditches. This composite site comprises several buildings from different periods, with the square tower still standing and displaying its well-preserved granite masonry. Beside the castle lies the parish church, originally the castle's chapel, together forming a seigneurial complex.

What to know

The castle is not known to be regularly open to visitors.
The square tower and the ditched platform are the main architectural remains from the 13th-century site.
The adjacent parish church was originally part of the castle's layout as its seigneurial chapel.

Where this château is

Cognac-la-Forêt · Haute-Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

3 Rue Alpinien Bourdeau, 87310 Cognac-la-Forêt

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Château phone number

+33 5 55 03 81 67

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA87000045
Period of construction: 13th century

Frequently asked

When was Cognac castle built?: The lordship is documented from the 13th century. The castle, being composite, underwent modifications in later periods, though its oldest structure, the square tower, dates to this medieval age.
What survives of the original castle?: The square tower is the best preserved element, with its granite masonry in excellent condition on the western side. The overall layout of the site, including platform and ditches, remains traceable.
What is the relationship between the castle and the neighboring church?: The present parish church originally functioned as the castle's chapel, with both structures sharing the same fortified platform.