At the heart of the ancient cellars of the 19th century, the Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa, a bold 5-star address, opens the doors to refined getaways signed by three icons of cognac: Hennessy, Rémy Martin, and Delamain. From the old town to the gentle vines of the Charente, prepare for a sensory odyssey mixing immersive visits, cellar discoveries, and tastings of exceptional spirits. A dream starting point to explore the soul of the most prestigious spirit, the hotel reinvents luxury with a hint of boldness and a lot of elegance.
In the heart of Cognac, the Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa orchestrates three grand getaways with the houses Hennessy, Delamain, and Rémy Martin. Between historic cellars, guided tastings, private dinners, and champagne bubbles, embark on a weekend where the art of blending meets the art of living. Elegant rooms, unlimited access to the spa, gourmet breakfasts, and take-home surprises complete these tailored stays, starting from €530 for two people. And because pleasure rarely comes alone, let yourself be charmed by the old town, the vines of the Charente, and getaway ideas around Cognac.
Explore the Dazzling Cognac Houses from the Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa
An old barrel cathedral reinvented into a 5-star address, the Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa has the nonchalant elegance of places where anything becomes possible. Set in the old cellars of a 19th-century cognac house, this contemporary retreat offers an immersion into the world of the most sought-after spirits in the world. Three legendary houses – Hennessy, Delamain, and Rémy Martin – have combined their expertise with that of the hotel to create getaways that celebrate the terroir, patience, and precision of the master blender.
Whether you come for a sensory interlude, a gastronomic odyssey, or a tête-à-tête with the legendary Louis XIII, these experiences combine private visits, refined tastings, and gracious hospitality, all just a stone’s throw from the banks of the Charente and the carved alleys of the old town.
Historical Getaway with the Hennessy House
Two and a half centuries of epic await you with the most renowned cognac house. On the other side of the river, the Hennessy House invites you to a multi-sensory adventure where the past and the future toast together: a journey through an iconic place, immersion via a virtual reality experience, discovery of the cellars, and an introduction to the key steps of a blending of wine spirits.
The highlight? A guided tasting of iconic cognacs from the House, and delicate gifts to take home: a bottle of Hennessy V.S.O.P Deluxe – Limited Edition Chinese New Year, along with a recipe book to learn the art of cognac cocktails at home. Back at the Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa, settle into a spacious double room where a bottle of Veuve Clicquot awaits you, before enjoying the generous breakfast at the restaurant La Distillerie and unlimited access to the spa the next day. Price for the getaway: starting from €530 for two people, with one night on-site.
Gastronomic Interlude with the Delamain House
On the limestone soils of the Grande Champagne, the premier cru of cognac, the grapes take their time, changing everything. The Delamain House, a great specialist of this exceptional terroir, opens its doors for a gourmet immersion at barrel height. After a confidential visit of the cellars, the cellar becomes a tasting salon: you will taste old cognacs with rare finesse aromas, preluding a three-course dinner orchestrated by a private chef, where each dish dialogues with a curated selection of the House’s finest cognacs.
Your night continues in a Junior Suite at the Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa, with a bottle of Bollinger ready to be sabred. Upon waking, head to the breakfast buffet at La Distillerie, followed by wellness with unlimited access to the spa. Price for the getaway: starting from €900 for two people, with one night on-site.
The Icon Louis XIII at the Rémy Martin House
Of all the legends, the Louis XIII from the Rémy Martin House is perhaps the most enchanting: a blend of very old Charentais spirits, celebrated by connoisseurs around the world. Follow a private tour of the cellars before a commented tasting of this extraordinary spirit, elevated by fine pieces of exceptional Bellota ham.
The evening continues at the Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa in an elegant double room, where a chilled bottle of Telmont awaits. The next day, enjoy a breakfast for two at the buffet of La Distillerie, then glide towards the spa and its large relaxation area: indoor-outdoor pool, hammam, sauna, jacuzzi, and fitness room where coaches offer personalized training. Price for the getaway: starting from €1,020 for two people, with one night on-site. More info and reservations on the official site: Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa.
Explore the Dazzling Cognac Houses from the Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa
If Cognac were a perfume, it would blend blonde stone, the sweetness of the vines, and the sparkle of glasses clinking at sunset. From the Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa, it’s easy to reach the tranquil banks of the Charente, the trading houses, and the alleys where family sagas are still written. To inspire before the walk, browse this urban getaway in Cognac and let your curiosity guide you.
Want to broaden the program? Less than an hour away, Angoulême offers itself as a large sketchbook. Comics, ramparts, and panoramas can be discovered while strolling, picking ideas from these 13 must-visit tourist spots around Angoulême. Return to the hotel for a signature cocktail, and the evening can begin.
Prepare for Your Stay at the 5-Star Former Cellars
A bold address at the heart of a reinvented industrial heritage, the Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa reconciles the soul of the former cellars and a design of the great traveler. Spacious rooms, Junior Suites, and communal spaces bathed in light create an ideal setting for a getaway for two or among friends. For wellness, you can flow from the pool to the hammam, from the sauna to the jacuzzi, before opting for a session in the fitness room with a coach, or a rejuvenating treatment.
In the morning, the restaurant La Distillerie serves a generous breakfast where local products take center stage. Throughout your stay, the team, as attentive as a cellar master, pays close attention to every detail to make your experience around the cognac houses simply unforgettable.
Explore the Dazzling Cognac Houses from the Hôtel Chais Monnet & Spa
Because the art of travel is also the art of varying pleasures, slip a few ideas into your bag. On the way to the capital, play cultural flâneurs by checking off these 11 Parisian museums to visit for free. Further along, when the call of the great outdoors is heard, head to the astonishing nature of the Driftless Area State Forest (Iowa), a wild interlude of unexpected charm.
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