Cognac – the town-Museum, France

       




All we ever heard about the small town of Cognac, a small province of France. But, as foodies, just be sure to know about the city-the father of this amazing world-famous drink. So, a little about Cognac!





Small but what a beautiful town you can crawl the length and breadth in just a few hours. And with a population of not a lot — about 20 thousand people. However, the world perceives this town with deep reverence and respect.

People who like this world-famous beverage like brandy, it will be interesting to see the sights of the "city father" of this drink. But the attractions here is not so much, at least, one, taking this town for a Museum of cognac, which is located on the banks of the Charente. And it is surrounded by the vineyards of Grande champagne, known worldwide from the taste of the expensive drink.









Old houses made of stone, covered with a black patina (also called angel's share), so this is the town of Cognac. We can assume that the spirit of brandy hanging in the air of this city. After all, the smell of drink and also enhance the museums, the boutiques of famous we all his name – Remy Martin, Chateau de Montifaud, Martell, Hennessy... In those famous cognac Houses offer tours of their vineyards and cellars.
While walking through the narrow lanes of the flower will be able to run to the souvenir shop where you can buy beautiful souvenir for their friends. Also can walk on water buses on the river Charente. But if you go into a local restaurant, don't forget to order the cheese plate. You will be offered different varieties of goat and cow milk, and always with a touch of cognac. The brandy is considered almost the main ingredient of local dishes. Though Cognac is not a seaside town, the local cuisine is full of seafood which is driven here from La Rochelle.







Of course, this can go not only connoisseurs but also those who just want to admire the architecture – castles, courtyards, beautiful mansions, famous Central square, which was mentioned in the novels of Alexandre Dumas. Cognac is the wealthiest region in France, and You will see the architecture of the family estate with amazingly beautiful parks. Front of the city hall of Cognac you will find a nice Park, with existing flower bed clock. The clock hand as it hovers in the air pointing at the stone pillars-dial. A very beautiful composition.









 

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