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Cognac

City in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Overview

Cognac, set in the heart of France's famed brandy region, is a picturesque town known for its storied distilleries, medieval architecture, and riverside charm. With winding old-town alleys and a lively food scene, it's ideal for leisurely exploration and spirit enthusiasts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Population
18,466
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
45.70°, -0.33°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
80
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
79
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,855
Local Cost
$1,150
Local Income
$1,820
Cashless
61
English
38
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
5.9°C
Record High
41.3°C
Record Low
-10.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
745 mm
Internet Speed
277 Mbps
Upload
304 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
11
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CNG
Distance
4 km

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Place d'Armes Place de la Salle Verte Square du Pont Neuf

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 4 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-24.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.

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