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Park · Cognac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Jardin public de Cognac
English-style garden of about 7 hectares in the town centre, around the town hall, designed by Édouard André, with streams, bridges, a theatre of greenery and a bandstand. The museum of art and history is located within it.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Jardin public de Cognac
The public garden occupies part of the former large park of Cognac Castle. In 1889 the town bought the Otard de la Grange mansion to house the town hall, and the surrounding grounds were turned into an English garden based on a design by landscape architect Édouard André.
Over roughly 7 hectares the garden has winding paths, lawns, streams with bridges, large trees, a theatre of greenery and a bandstand. The town hall, with its bell tower and monumental staircase, occupies the centre. After the 1999 storm that brought down many trees, the garden was replanted according to the original plans.
The museum of art and history is located in the garden, installed in a 19th-century eau-de-vie merchant’s mansion known as the house of the merchant. The museum brings together painting, decorative arts, archaeology and the town’s history, and operates together with the Cognac knowledge museum.
In summer the theatre of greenery and the avenues host concerts and city events.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One hour for the garden; an additional hour for the museum of art and history.
Best time
From spring to autumn, April to October, when the garden is in bloom and outdoor events are on. The garden is open every day, with hours that vary by season.
How to get there
It is on Boulevard Denfert-Rochereau, in central Cognac, about a 5-minute walk from Place François-Ier.
Tip
Enter through the main gate, in front of the town hall, and follow the streams to the theatre of greenery. Combine a stroll through the garden with a visit to the museum of art and history.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Jardin public de Cognac
Who designed Cognac’s public garden?
The landscape architect Édouard André, at the end of the 19th century, when the town installed the town hall in the Otard de la Grange mansion.
What is in Cognac’s public garden?
Winding paths, streams with bridges, a theatre of greenery, a bandstand, the town hall and the museum of art and history.
Is Cognac’s public garden open every day?
Yes, with hours that vary by season.