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Bars, hotels, restaurants, delicatessens, wine stores, you’ll find Calvados everywhere. In Normandy, in France, and all over the world.
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Roquette
Seattle - United StatesLocated in the heart of the Belltown district, Roquette is a tribute to French spirits. Calvados figures prominently on its imaginative cocktail menu. At the helm you will find Erik Hakinnen, one of the most influential bartenders in the U.S.
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La Ferme de Billy
Rots - NormandyCome and enjoy some tasty local cuisine, in the form of a colourful and copious brunch, in a friendly and cosy atmosphere. Tasteful décor, comfy sofas, XXL tables for large groups or a quiet table for two. The cherry on the cake? The orchards are right next door!
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Rue Ecuyère
Caen - NormandyThis street is the epicentre of student life in Caen. The speciality here is the Embuscade, a cocktail made from lager, white wine and Calvados and invented in Normandy. While you’re in Rue Ecuyère, pop in to see Nathan at the Speakeasy and ask him to introduce you to the “Demoiselle”…
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La Compagnie des Calvados
Honfleur - NormandySpecialising in Calvados, this wine and spirit store stocks more than 80 different Calvados including some very old collector’s vintages from the 3 Calvados appellations.
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Le Pot d’Etain
Manerbe - NormandyThis restaurant’s “cuisine de terroir” menu is based on seasonal produce usually sourced from local farms. It is an ode to the Normandy “art de vivre” in all its simplicity.
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Gill
Rouen - NormandyBoasting two Michelin stars, this is an important restaurant on the Normandy culinary scene. One of chef Gilles Tournadre’s specialities is his Calvados soufflé, served as a grand finale to round off an amazing meal.
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Le Syndicat
Paris - FranceThis inimitable bar waves the flag for French spirits and, of course, serves up some delicious Calvados-based cocktails.
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The Northman
Chicago - United StatesThis place is an ode to cider and Calvados in the heart of the Windy City. A wide variety of dishes are available to complement the ciders and innovative cocktails which can be enjoyed on the waterfront terrace.
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L’Auberge du Président
Cormeilles - NormandyLocated in the heart of the Pays d’Auge, the Auberge du Président is an authentic and elegant Normandy auberge. Don’t forget to order the monkfish medallion with Calvados when you dine at this gastronomic auberge oozing Pays d’Auge charm.
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Calvador カルバドール
Kyoto - JapanThis amazing place is tucked away in the very heart of the former imperial capital of Japan. Owner Hiroyuki Takayama offers a selection of over 200 different Calvados selected during his many trips to Normandy.
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Harry’s Bar
Paris - FranceSince 1911, this embassy of U.S. cocktail-making has reigned supreme in the heart of the 9th arrondissement of Paris. With its uniformed waiters, inimitable know-how and a lovely grand piano in the basement for the jazz evenings, Harry’s is an institution!
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Le Baligan
Cabourg - NormandySpecialising in fish and seafood, the team at le Baligan brings you all the freshness of the open sea. Calvados is particularly appreciated and showcased here in both the cocktails and the desserts. And, of course, it is also available as an after-dinner drink.
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