Unveil the secret spirits history of Normandy on a tour of the Benedictine Palace Distillery and Museum. Explore the centuries-old liqueur distillery, discover the fascinating stories of Dom Bernardo Vincelli and Alexandre Le Grand, and indulge in a tasting of 3 expressions of Benedictine liqueur.
Unveil the secret spirits history of Normandy on a tour of the Benedictine Palace Distillery and Museum. Explore the centuries-old liqueur distillery, discover the fascinating stories of Dom Bernardo Vincelli and Alexandre Le Grand, and indulge in a tasting of 3 expressions of Benedictine liqueur.
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Palais Benedictine - The Benedictine Palace, an architectural masterpiece of Gothic and Renaissance inspiration, was erected at the end of the 19th century in honour of the Benedictine liqueur by Alexandre Le Grand, a wine merchant from Fécamp, who had found a recipe created in 1510 by a Benedictine monk in a grimoire.
This eclectic building will…
- Palais Benedictine - The Benedictine Palace, an architectural masterpiece of Gothic and Renaissance inspiration, was erected at the end of the 19th century in honour of the Benedictine liqueur by Alexandre Le Grand, a wine merchant from Fécamp, who had found a recipe created in 1510 by a Benedictine monk in a grimoire.
This eclectic building will introduce Bénédictine through a unique experience. They will first explore the museum, which houses rich collections of sacred and ancient art related to Benedictine heritage, as well as a room dedicated to its industrial history. The guided tour then leads to the only Benedictine distillery in the world, with its hammered copper stills of the 19th century, and to the cellars. Visitors then head to La Vérrière where a tasting is offered* of our liqueur
*For adults over 18 years of age only
- Guided tour of the distillery
- Multilingual leaflet for self-guided tour (French, English, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, German)
- Bndictine liqueur-tasting
- Guided tour of the distillery
- Multilingual leaflet for self-guided tour (French, English, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, German)
- Bndictine liqueur-tasting
- Lunch
- Transport
- Lunch
- Transport
Savor the flavor of Benedictine, one of the best-kept spirit secrets of France, and unearth centuries of history with this tour of the Benedictine Palace’s liqueur distillery and museum in Normandy. Explore the museum at your own pace and marvel at the wide array of Benedictine artifacts on display. Unravel the stories of Dom Bernardo Vincelli and…
Savor the flavor of Benedictine, one of the best-kept spirit secrets of France, and unearth centuries of history with this tour of the Benedictine Palace’s liqueur distillery and museum in Normandy. Explore the museum at your own pace and marvel at the wide array of Benedictine artifacts on display. Unravel the stories of Dom Bernardo Vincelli and Alexandre Le Grand, the creators behind this renowned beverage, then accompanied by a guide, tour the distillery and wine cellars. Complete your visit by sampling 3 variations of our luscious liqueur.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Bénédictine tastings: for adults over 18 only
- Alcohol products can be sold to adults over 18 only
- Last admission one hour prior to closing
- Lift for disabled people
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.