Benedictine Palace Distillery and Museum Tour: Unveil Normandy's Secret Spirits History
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Fécamp
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.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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
What's Included
- Guided tour of the distillery
- Multilingual leaflet for self-guided tour (French, English, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, German)
- Bndictine liqueur-tasting
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Transport
Additional Information
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
Location
110 Rue Alexandre le Grand
Rue Alexandre le Grand
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Patrickc590
Apr 12, 2024
Unavoidable !!! - Since the arrival of the new director, the palace has had a makeover and new rooms have either been reopened or renovated.
It's absolutely beautiful.
As for the tasting.... Hmmm!
Unmissable visit to the region
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Pamplemousse35
Mar 23, 2024
Absolutely stunning - It's absolutely magnificent...a palace...the visit is very interesting...the tasting moment is very pleasant...
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Satriani610
Feb 27, 2024
👍 - Always so good not to be missed
This is the 3rd time we have come and we are always amazed
Do not miss
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Lehemonet
Feb 22, 2024
Stunning - Very nice discovery, friendly and attentive staff.
Superb collections of objects.
The whole thing ends with a tasting of the liqueur at each stage of its maturation. This allows us to have a better understanding of how Bénédictine is made.
All in a magnificent building.
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Ducrocqs
Apr 13, 2024
Tremendous - A magnificent place, the rooms are splendid and the history of this house very well told by a wonderful guide. We continue with a tasting, everything was perfect, I recommend.
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Sandrinel135
Apr 12, 2024
Superb place - Superb building, the rooms are magnificent both for the historical part and for the production and tasting part. The guide was very good, we could feel her passion for the subject!
A downside though, the visit is done in 2 distinct parts: 45 minutes independently for the historical part and 45 minutes with a guide for the manufacturing and tasting part. The first part can be done via an audio guide application and/or the explanatory panels installed in the rooms. The problem being that 45 minutes is much too short if you are a little curious and like to take the time to read all the explanations... you therefore come away a little frustrated from this visit (20 euros, undoubtedly a high price because the building is owned by Bacardi) when you are a history buff..
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Voyageurs27
Feb 21, 2024
Very disappointed - This note corresponds more exactly to a “no visit”
What a shame, why offer a single price for a visit with tasting at a single price of €25 per person?
Many potential visitors turned around like us.
It would be wise to offer a simple tour of the collections and guided tour of the distillery without tasting or other "olfactory and taste experiences" at a price that is a little less unreasonable, and which would satisfy a larger number of people.
(especially since the tasting can be done at the La Verrière cocktail bar, adjacent to the museum)
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Piteur-67
Jan 12, 2024
a dissuasive entry price! - A prohibitive entry ticket which could be absorbed by the advertising linked to the place. Wouldn't it be possible to offer free entry with the purchase of a bottle of Bénédictine? Everyone would be a winner, including the town of Fécamp.
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Mariejom842
Nov 25, 2023
Disappointing - Very disappointed by the welcome we were refused to enjoy a cocktail at 5:50 p.m. on the pretext of closing at 6:30 p.m.
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Aureliel485
Apr 29, 2023
Bad experience - Horrible welcome
Not taking into account people with disabilities
Terribly disorganized , not respecting times, staff is rude
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