Two distilleries to visit in Pont-l'Evêque
Calvados Christian Drouin
One of my favorite cider domains in the area !
– A typical and authentic estate of the Pays d’Auge in a beautiful half-timbered farm dating from the 17th century.
– Production and sale on site of cider, pommeau and calvados.
– The estate also makes excellent gins and is always exploring new combinations of ingredients to create different flavors.
CALVADOS CHRISTIAN DROUIN
1895 Route de Trouville, 14130 Coudray-Rabut (5 minutes by car from Pont-l’Evêque)
– Ph : 02 31 64 30 05
– E-mail : info@calvados-drouin.com
– Website HERE.
– Opening days : visits are FREE (except for groups from 20 people).
Open all year round from Monday to Saturday : 9am-12pm & 2pm-6pm.
– A charming and beautiful domain offering free visits (in French, English and German) and a tasting of their products.
– You will discover the manor house, the cider press, the still and the aging cellars.
– Several interesting paid activities are also proposed (minimum 2 people):
– « Exclusive 2-hour tour » to discover exceptional cellars not open to the public and taste old vintages
– « Create your own Calvados blend » or « Cider bread workshop » .
On reservation. More info on the website.
– The website offers some videos of cocktail recipes based on the products of the domain and also a « cocktail book » available in French and English. Have a look !
Order a picnic with local products to enjoy on the Christian Drouin domain !
A Good Tip for Lunch !
In the warm season from June until the end of September and from Monday to Saturday, the team of Calvados Christian Drouin can prepare for you a picnic of regional products to enjoy in the estate under apple trees :
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Apple juice or cider, French baguette and cheese, Norman terrine, Teurgoule which is the traditional Norman rice pudding, madeleine…
A good option if you visit the distillery !
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– To be reserved the day before until 5pm on the website (« visits » tab)
– Minimum 2 people.
– 13.50 euros per person (2024 price).
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Calvados Experience - Père Magloire
A modern visit with special effects to make the subject attractive for a wide audience.
– A multisensory immersion to understand the making of Calvados through time.
– The visit lasts at least 1 hour (depending on the season) including a tasting and is available in 8 languages.
– 2024 rates : adults 14,50 euros, 12-17 y.o : 6 euros and free under 12.
– Online booking recommended during the high season.
CALVADOS EXPERIENCE
Route de Trouville, 14130 Pont-l’Evêque
– Ph : 02 31 64 30 31
– E-mail : contact@calvados-experience.com
– Opening days :
Everyday, 10am-6pm or 7pm according to the season.
Closed on December 25th and January 1st.
Annual closure at the beginning of the new year. Please check exact dates online.
