Château de Lignères

Château de Lignères is a castle with Renaissance Revival architecture in Rouillac, distinguished by its rectangular layout with two square towers. The facade features slate roofs, triangular pediment dormers, and an overhanging turret with two terraces.

The castle was built in 1875 by Paul Rémy-Martin and marked the expansion of the Rémy-Martin cognac enterprise during the late 1800s. Its construction reflected the growing economic importance of cognac production in this region during that period.

The interior displays different decorative styles, including a dining room styled after Louis XIII and a salon with Louis XV influences in blue, cream, and gold tones. These spaces reveal the refined tastes that guided the estate's design and furnishings.

The castle opens its doors during Architecture Days in October, allowing visitors to explore the estate and learn about its history. When visiting, plan to spend time viewing the rooms and exterior, as guided visits provide detailed information about the property.

The estate houses one of Europe's largest distilleries with numerous stills for cognac production. Additionally, it manages a large contiguous vineyard that ranks among the largest single properties in the Cognac region.