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Musee des Arts du Cognac

Les Remparts, Place de la Salle Verte, 16100 Cognac, France
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Ranked #4 of 9 attractions in Cognac
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Speciality Museums
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London
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
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For children and adults alike this is a really accessible and creatively presented insight into the cognac production process. It starts with the cultivation of the grape through the distilling process, barrel making, blending, bottle making and commercialisation. Outstanding collection of labels and vintage advertising (only a fraction of the entire collection is on display). The visit can take as... More

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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2011

This small new museum, beautifully built into the old walls of the town, gives a really good idea of the history of cognac making. There is lots to see, from old cognac making implements, through a 'smell test' of the different flavours and a fascinating display of advertising, including old bottle shapes and labels - all laid out in a... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
176 helpful votes 176 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2009
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This museum contains a fabulous history with interesting tidbits and artifacts about the making and history of cognac. It took a good 2 hours to get through the entire museum and, luckily, the plaques were in English and French. I was especially interested in the process of bottle making in the early days, labels from all over the world, and... More

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Москва, Россия
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011
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Cognac, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2011
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