Top Things to do in Calvados
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Things to do in Calvados, Normandy: The Best Distilleries
Discover the best top things to do in Calvados, France including Calvados Pere Magloire L'Experience, Calvados Pierre Huet, Chateau du Breuil, Ferme de Billy - Billy & Co, Calvados Christian Drouin, Le Manoir d'Apreval, Cidrerie Lebrec, Calvados Roger Groult, Domaine de la Pommeraie, Ferme du Loterot.
Restaurants in Calvados
1. Calvados Pere Magloire L'Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 392 reviews
Set in the heart of Normandy, Calvados Père Magloire L'Experience is a world-class visitor attraction that immerses the audience in a multi-sensory journey. Visitors discover and witness the mystery of transformation that turns apples into Calvados, from the region’s orchards to the cellars passing by the distillery. This unique experience culminates in an exquisite tasting. Become a Calvados connoisseur.
Reviewed By vassilyborisovich - Datchet, United Kingdom
We took our friends from Belarus to Normandie for a couple of days' stay, and on our penultimate day took in part of the Route de Cidre. To round off the day, we decided on a whim to pass through Pont L'Eveque...ours was the only car in the car park late afternoon, so we thought the facility might be closed, but the four of us walked across to the main building (fingers crossed).... As three of us were Russian speakers, the manager asked if we would like to hear the programme in Russian..... What a fabulous venue, superb visual and audio presentations, covering the history of Normandie, Eau de Vie, processing, etc., rounded off by an excellent tasting with the guidance of knowledgeable staff. Not to be missed!
2. Calvados Pierre Huet
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By LozzarAgR
We were 4 adults and were well received. For 12 euros (3 pp) we had a brilliant and well informed tour of the press, cellars, and distillery; very interesting, good value for money and learnt a lot about how cider, pommeau (bit like port or sherry) and calvados are produced. We then had a tasting of different ciders, pommeau and different ages of calvados. No pressure to buy but of course we did as it was so good! Tour is at 11am or 3pm and in English, she spoke English exceptionally well and was extremely engaging.very good tour. Highly recommended.
3. Chateau du Breuil
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 192 reviews
4. Ferme de Billy - Billy & Co
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By G9784LBursulas
My friend and me tasted Ciders and Calvados , we bought them for the exellent flavours, we take them home to Holland and plan to drink them in de garden by an open fireplace ... thanx for your hospitality mr Nice 5 th generation
5. Calvados Christian Drouin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Calvados Christian Drouin estate is located in the heart of "Pays d'Auge" area in an old Norman farm whose architecture is typical of the 17th century architecture of the Auge area. Our welcome its personal touch will tell you about the versatility and history of Norman cider and apple brandy making (cider, peary, Pommeau, Calvados and Gin). You will visit our traditional orchard planted of old cider apple varieties, our craft implements: the hydraulic press, the double distillation stills, the old casks. A free tasting of cider, peary, pommeau de Normandie and calvados is offered after the visit. Christian Drouin offers a large range of old vintages including 1939. The art his Calvados was acknowledged by the award of 217 gold medals in spirits competitions as well as the prize of the best European spirit producer in 2013 at the IWSC in London. The distillery is also certified "EPV" ,recognition of the French State set up to distinguish French companies with craftsmanship excellence.
Reviewed By Lozza99 - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
My partner and I are visiting Honfleur for a few days and are passionate about local produce, so we decided today to drive down to visit the Calvados Christian Drouin distillery. It was very quiet but we were greeted warmly by a gentleman who gave us some warm cider. He then took us on a tour and gave us a great insight to the workings of the distillery. This was followed by a generous tasting of several varieties and ages of Calvados (VSOP, XO, Hors d’Ages) plus cider, pommeau and gin. All in all a great find and we came away with a bag full of goodies. Well worth a visit.
6. Le Manoir d'Apreval
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
7. Cidrerie Lebrec
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
8. Calvados Roger Groult
9. Domaine de la Pommeraie
10. Ferme du Loterot
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 5 reviews
