The town of Cognac stands on a meander of the Charente River in Poitou Charentes, Western France. Famous for the spirit that takes the town's name, Cognac today is a thriving tourist town that attracts visitors from all over the world. The countryside around Cognac is green and rolling, and makes for an ideal location in which to buy rural French property in 'traditional France'.
The Cognac wine-growing region is what attracts most visitors to this part of France. Cognac vineyards line the Charente out beyond the town and into the surrounding countryside. The great Cognac houses are all found within this area, including Remy Martin, Martell and Hennessy, and are open for public visits. Tours of the vineyards are also conducted outside harvest season.
The town of Cognac itself has a prestigious architectural heritage. Half-timbered medieval property stands at its old heart, lining narrow cobbled streets that wind their way around the town. The Rue Grand, which was still in use as the main high street up until the mid-19th century - is where Cognac's old town comes alive.
Cognac property for sale in the town itself is a mix of architectural styles. Buyers may find renaissance style Cognac property in the centre of town overlooking the river as well as 19th century property and buildings of a more modern construction. A 4-bed 19th century Cognac home in the town was recently on the market for 188,000 euros. Further along the Charente River French property buyers may find some beautiful Charentaise properties, as well as traditional houses and villas. A 3-bed villa in France between Cognac and Angouleme will cost in the region of 160,000 euros.
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