Cognac is a famous tipple - but it's also an intoxicating and charming medieval French town
With the Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa as his base, Mark Palmer sips his way around the town's cognac houses - many of which offer tours for around £15.
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With the Hotel Chais Monnet & Spa as his base, Mark Palmer sips his way around the town's cognac houses - many of which offer tours for around £15.
Host region of this year’s French Michelin star ceremony, Cognac is home to culinary attractions from brandy distilleries to fine dining restaurants.
This luxury hotel opened in 2018. (Image: Hotel Chais Monnet and Spa) The Vibe At first glance, my arrival at the Hotel Chais Monnet and Spa doesn’t appear to be particularly welcoming. Thick imposing walls conceal what was once a 19th-century trading house and cellars owned by Jean-Gabriel Monnet in 1898. Once you’ve swept through the […]
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