The Calvados
distilleries
The Calvados distilleries and estates are open to visitors all year round. Countless tastings, activities and discoveries await you!
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Calvados Préaux
MantillyLocated in the Normandy Bocage, Calvados Préaux upholds the tradition of Calvados making, crafting products of the highest quality.
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Domaine de la Galotière
CrouttesThis family estate in the traditional setting of the Pays d’Auge has been worked organically since 1997. Dating back to the 17th century, Domaine de la Galotière combines tradition and innovation, in both its buildings and products. The estate has picked up medals at numerous competitions.
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Domaine de la Flaguerie
Ducy Sainte-MargueriteDomaine de la Flaguerie is a family farm located in the Bessin region of Normandy since 1835. Our orchards are managed organically and we process our apples into the traditional local products.
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Ferme de Cutesson
VimoutiersThis 65-hectare family farm has been worked organically since 1996. We sell all our products through short distribution channels: four markets a week (two of which are organic, in the Côte Fleurie), direct from the farm, at shows, through organic specialist shops, cafés, hotels, restaurants and small food stores.
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Cidre Lemasson
CametoursFarm-based, organic and sustainable production. Traditional processing in keeping with ancestral savoir-faire. Modern and engaging marketing.
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Desvoye cider farm
Beaufour-DruvalA third-generation family-owned farm that blends authenticity with modernity.
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Pacory — Ferme des Grimaux
MantillyIn Normandy, in the heart of the Domfront region, the land of the pear, our family farm produces cider-based products originating from high stem orchards where the grass is grazed by our herd of Normandy cows.
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Comte Louis de Lauriston
DomfrontCreated to put a stop to illegal Calvados production in the Domfrontais region, the Calvados Comte Louis de Lauriston cellars now house the forgotten treasures from the time of illicit distilling, along with a unique range of vintages from several decades which are exported to over 20 countries.
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Distillerie Busnel
CormeillesFounded in the heart of the Pay d’Auge in 1820, Distillerie Busnel is the first major Calvados House. You can visit one of the last great working distilleries and learn all about the production of its Calvados in a typical Normandy setting.
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Ferme de la Sapinière
Saint-Laurent-sur-MerThe Ferme de la Sapinière produces all of its ciders using natural fermentation, without the addition of carbon dioxide. It also produces Pommeau de Normandie and Calvados. Guided tours are available allowing visitors to learn more about our delectable Normandy beverages.
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Domaine de la Touche
MontabardUnique and natural Calvados, produced according to traditional methods, with fruit from La Touche’s own orchards grown without the use of pesticides and harvested by hand.
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Domaine des 5D
Ouilly-le-VicomteDomaine des 5D is located in the heart of the Pays d’Auge, just outside Lisieux and its famous basilica. It sits at the foot of its hillside orchards, in a spot formerly known as the Pré des Vignes, in reference to the vines once grown there.
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