Maison du négociant – Musée d'art et d'histoire
Museum in Cognac, housed in a 19th-century town mansion, showing the private life and civic role of the cognac merchant families.
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About the museum
The Musée d’art et d’histoire de Cognac, also called the Maison du négociant, occupies the town mansion of the Dupuy d’Angeac family, cognac merchants, built in 1838 according to tourist sources. The house recalls the period when cognac began to be exported far beyond France’s borders.
The very rich collections make it possible to recreate interiors of a late 19th-century town mansion, such as Madame’s boudoir. They reflect the passions of the merchants and their families: some travelled and brought back objects from afar, others were amateur archaeologists or collectors of paintings, sculpture and 17th-century Delft faience. An archaeology room displays, among other things, a Neolithic dugout canoe (pirogue).
A redesigned route invites visitors to discover the private life of these families and their role in the town. Together with the Musée des savoir-faire du cognac, the museum belongs to the “Les Distillateurs culturels” network of Grand Cognac and holds the “Musée de France” label. It also presents temporary exhibitions with mediation activities.
Highlights
- 19th-century town mansion of the Dupuy d’Angeac family
- Reconstructed merchant interiors, including Madame’s boudoir
- Travel souvenirs and archaeology collections
- 17th-century Delft faience
- Garden with orangery and children’s play areas
Permanent exhibition
- Parcours de la Maison du négociant – Route devoted to the private life and civic role of the merchants, with recreated 19th-century interiors, travel objects, archaeology collections and art.
- Operated by
- Grand Cognac
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €4CNAS members, partners with agreements, visitors with reduced mobility, or when part of the route is closed |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 12 · Free up to age 12; youth rate for ages 13 to 25. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free for people with disabilities and one companion, on proof of status. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €4 per personSelf-guided visit €4 per person; guided tour €7 per person; one accompanying adult free; by reservation. For young people and students (guided tour or workshop): free within the Grand Cognac area, otherwise a flat fee of €20 per group. |
| Two-museum ticket (second museum valid for one month) – full price | €9 |
| Two-museum ticket – reduced rate | €6 |
| Two-museum ticket – youth rate, ages 13–25 | €4.50 |
Free admission: First Sunday of the month, European Heritage Days, Museum Night
The ticket covers the permanent collections, temporary exhibitions and virtual reality experiences (from age 13). Also free, on proof of status, for members of ICOM and ICOMOS, holders of the Ministry of Culture card, journalists, tour guides and job seekers. Online ticket sales.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The first and second floors are reached only by stairs; movement between the rooms is simple and clear. One reserved parking space in the museum courtyard and two on the Place d’Armes, opposite the covered market. An accessible transport service runs by reservation Monday to Saturday (Transcom, +33 800 881 691).
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 12 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Playground / play area
Free art workshops for children around the temporary exhibitions and the permanent collections; family activity sheets at reception. The garden has play areas. Free admission up to age 12.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Marché couvert
From the station, bus line B (Transcom network) towards Montplaisir, stop Marché couvert, about 10 minutes.
By car
Parking available
Parking in the museum courtyard, 48 boulevard Denfert-Rochereau.
- Accessible parking
About 15 minutes’ walk from the station. By train, change at Angoulême; by car, take exit 36 of the A10 from Bordeaux.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Garden with orangery, space for picnics and snacks.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours in French, English and Spanish; book in advance to make sure a guide is available. Virtual tours and a personalised route are available in iOS and Android apps. Separate offers for individual visitors, families, groups and teachers. |
