Top 10 Distilleries in Basse-Normandie, Normandy

Le Père Mahieu is a traditional cider farm, located near from Les Pieux, on the road linking Barneville-Carteret to Cherbourg. For optimum quality, our orchards are conducted in organic agriculture. The guided visit is free (for individuals). You will lead the press of th 30's, the aging cellar of Calvados and alambic, to finish by a free tasting or our products : apple juice, cider, pommeau, cider vinegar, Calvados. You can see the orchard located about 500m by foot or car.

We welcome you all year round in groups or individually for a friendly guided visit to the La Monnerie Distillery in the heart of the bocage and Normandy Switzerland. During which we reveal the secrets of the slow transformation of the apple into Cider, Pommeau and Calvados, duration of the visit 1 hour according to the curiosity of the visitors. We invite you to live an authentic experience to discover the process of making AOC Calvados and enter our cellars which house centuries-old barrels. The visit is always ensured by an executive of the domain in order to transmit you a real know-how. We invite you to our world where know-how and quality have supported the concerns of our family since 1920. A tasting is always offered. Groups welcome by reservation, program at the convenience of the organizers.

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.

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.