Domaine Dupont
A cider and calvados producer in Victot-Pontfol
DOMAINE DUPONT
Cider & Calvados producer
RD 16, lieu-dit La Vigannerie, 14430 Victot-Pontfol.
Website HERE.
A 30-hectare family estate that has been producing excellent cider, calvados and pommeau for over 300 years !
This remarkable domain is definitely worth a visit. The estate’s shop is open from 10 am to 6 pm from Monday to Saturday throughout the year (closed on Saturdays in January) and also on Sundays in July and August.
You can explore this magnificent estate from May to September and during school holidays with various types of tours and activities available.
MY SELECTION OF VISITS & ACTIVITIES AT DOMAINE DUPONT (other options on the website).
1- Guided group tour for individuals in French and English of the orchards, press, cider fermentation cellar, distillery and aging cellars followed by tasting of 1 cider, 1 pommeau, 1 calvados : 12 euros pp ( free under 18).
– From May to September and during French school holidays.
– See schedules on their website.
– No need to book the tour in advance, just show up at the time indicated.
2- You can also opt for the «Tasty Tour» from May to September which includes the guided group tour + a hot local dish prepared by a local chef +a glass of cider or apple juice + a dessert + tasting of cider, calvados and pommeau.
– It’s a very good option for lunch !
– 2024 price : 42,50 euros per person.
– Reservation and payment required in advance online.
3- The « Apple Harvesting Animation » at the end of October (max 20 people).
– 2024 price : 9 euros pp (4,50 euros under 18).
– Online reservation.
4- Calvados Distillation Activity from November to January, some Saturdays.
– 2 options/2 prices : small group or private session. Check online.
– Online reservation.