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Chais Monnet
Cognac, France · Independent · Core Luxury
Jean Monnet's family distilled cognac here from 1838; the chais later passed through Scharlachberg and Hennessy before the town of Cognac bought the site in 2004. Javad Marandi put about 60 million euros into architect Didier Poignant's conversion, and the hotel opened 1 October 2018: 92 rooms split between the historic warehouses and a glass wing called Le Cep. Bar Le 1838 pours the region's largest cognac list. Michelin Two Keys.
- 92 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Neighborhood: Les Chais
- Rooms from 301 sq ft (28 m²)
- Architect: Didier Poignant
About Chais Monnet
- Occupies an 1838 cognac distillery associated with Jean Monnet, the 'Father of Europe,' who was born in Cognac.
- The site passed from the Monnet family to German firm Scharlachberg, then Hennessy, before the town of Cognac bought it in 2004.
- Investor Javad Marandi spent roughly 60 million euros from 2016 to open the hotel on 1 October 2018.
- Its bar, Le 1838, offers the region's largest cognac list across 92 rooms split between the historic chais and a new glass wing.
- Entry-level rooms start at 301 sq ft (28 m²).
History
The Chais Monnet occupies a cognac distillery built in 1838 in the town of Cognac, associated with the Monnet cognac house and the family of Jean Monnet, the 'Father of Europe,' who was born in the town. The site later passed to the German firm Scharlachberg, then to Hennessy, and was sold to the municipality of Cognac in 2004.
Javad Marandi invested some €60 million from July 2016, and the property opened as a five-star hotel on 1 October 2018. Designed by architect Didier Poignant, it spreads across six buildings with 92 rooms and suites – 52 in the historic chais and 40 in a new glass building called Le Cep – plus 13 apartments, and a bar, Le 1838, offering the region's largest cognac list.
The setting
14-minute walk to adults-only 10th-century Château Royal de Cognac. 11-minute walk to Jardin Public.
Restaurants and bars
- Les Foudres — Restaurant · One MICHELIN Star
- Bar 1838 — Bar
- La Distillerie — Restaurant
Experiences
- Bar in the former cooperage — A bar located in the former cooperage.
- Monnet art gallery — Gallery in the historic Maison Monnet building with original works by Emmanuel Pierre.
- Spa area — Well-being and relaxation in the spa area.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hammam
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2025)
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