Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Cognac, France
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0.8 km
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Experience Cognac in France in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in CognacIndividual Sights in CognacSight 1: Hôtel Allenet
The Hotel Allenet is located in the old Cognac in Charente, near the quays, at the corner of the rue de l'Isle-d'Or and the rue des cordeliers.
Sight 2: Église Saint-Léger
The church of Saint-Léger is the largest of the churches in Cognac. A former priory of the Benedictines, it is now the main parish church of the city. Built from 1130 onwards, it was enlarged and remodelled over the next three centuries, which explains the presence of many architectural styles, a unique combination in a region where the Romanesque style predominates.
Sight 3: Espace du prieuré (Bibliothèque municipale)
The Priory of Saint-Léger de Cognac was a Benedictine priory located in Cognac in the French department of Charente and the diocese of Angoulême. It depended on the abbey of Saint-Léger d'Ébreuil, in Auvergne. The church of Saint-Léger in Cognac was the priory church.
Sight 4: Couvent des Récollets
The Convent of the Recollets of Cognac is located in Cognac in the French department of Charente. The convent was founded in the seventeenth century during the Counter-Reformation by Recollet friars who were Franciscans organized in order in the sixteenth century.
Sight 5: Jardin Public
Cognac Public Garden is located in of the heart of the town of Cognac in the departement of Charente, France. It is one of the few English-styled gardens in France open to the general public. The park is the result of the marriage of the gardens of two adjoining properties; it houses the Hotel de Ville and the Museum of Art and History.
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