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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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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 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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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 Château d’Audrieu
Audrieu - NormandyPay a visit to the “Le 1715” bar or “Le Séran” restaurant and you can explore a wide range of Calvados from the three appellations along with many Calvados-based cocktails.
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Le Bar Hemingway — Hôtel Ritz
Paris - FranceProbably one of the most mythical hotels in the world. Pop along to its Hemingway Bar (named after the famous writer who used to hang out there) and ask head bartender Colin Field to serve you the ‘Serendipity’, his signature cocktail made from Champagne and Calvados
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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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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 Central
Trouville - NormandyCome and check out the after-dinner drinks list at this Trouville institution.
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Bar Stag
Fukuoka - JapanAt the northern tip of the island of Kyushu in Japan, there is a temple dedicated to Calvados! Tonohaki Wasai will be delighted to have you try his finest vintages and cocktails for which only he knows the secret. Ask for the Normandy Highball!
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La Mer à Boire
Etretat - NormandyWith more than 100 products on offer, this delicatessen is a must for all Calvados lovers. Jean-François regularly visits the Normandy distilleries and is happy to share his expert knowledge with customers.
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“Le Green” at the Hôtel du Golf
Deauville - NormandyCome and take a deep dive into one of the finest collections of Calvados at Le Green, where the red and wood decor has a distinctly British feel about it. Take in the breathtaking view from the 180° terrace.
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Le bar du Normandy
Caen - NormandySituated in a perfect location in Deauville’s town centre, facing the Planches de la Manche beaches, this iconic Côte Fleurie establishment boasts a cocktail menu in which Calvados has pride of place. Marc-Jean has been officiating here for 32 years.
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