Château du Breuil Distillery
A magnificent typical Norman castle dating from the 16th century with a lake and a wooded park and listed as a historical monument.
Château du Breuil French Spirits Company is specialized in the making of spirits :
Calvados, rum and whiskies.
Several discovery tours are proposed to understand the universe of their 3 spirits and discover the history of the company.
A large rather touristic domain but which remains a very beautiful place to visit in the Pays d’Auge between Pont-l’Evêque and Lisieux.
LA SPIRITERIE FRANCAISE, CHATEAU DU BREUIL NORMANDIE
Les Jourdains, 14130 Le Breuil-en-Auge
– Ph : 02 31 65 60 00
– E-mail : spiriterie@chateau-breuil.fr
– Website HERE.
– Opening days :
Everyday except December 25th and January 1st.
Please check online opening times as they can change according to the seasons.
Château du Breuil is a prestigious Norman distillery which has developped its activity of spirits mainly since 1954.
EXAMPLES OF VISITS :
- « The Art and Spirit » guided tour (the cheapest option) followed by a double tasting :
– Proposed in French and English and with audio-guides in 6 other languages.
– It ends by a sound and light show projected on the barrels in the aging cellars.
– Simple and clear explanations.
– 2024 rates : 9 euros per adult (3 euros 12-17 y.o / free – 12).
– Duration : about 1 hour.
– Tour departure times : 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm. - Luxury tour options and tastings are also available if you want to deepen the subject or create your own calvados.
- The « Whiskey Experience » including a VIP tour and a private tasting will delight lovers of this spirit !
It is recommended to reserve tours online during the high season, as the number of visitors on guided tours is limited.
Where to eat in Le Breuil-en-Auge ?
Try the gastronomic restaurant (click on the link below) :
LE DAUPHIN
