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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 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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Le Bréard
Honfleur - NormandyGood food lovers will be delighted with the characterful cuisine served here created by an inspired and creative chef who works with the best local artisans and producers. Check out their superb selection of Calvados.
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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 Rafale
Granville - NormandyHugo and his team invite you to come and sip some original Calvados-based cocktails in their friendly and welcoming bar located in heart of the historic district of Granville.
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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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Coupette
London - United KingdomInspired by France, but proudly London-based, Coupette is a Calvados institution on the other side of the Channel. With its French moniker and relaxed ambience, Coupette has quickly become one of the most important bars on the international scene. “Apples” is one of its most iconic cocktails.
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Combat
Paris - FranceNamed after a neighbourhood in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, this bar is consistently excellent! A hard-working team, a style very unlike that of a classic speakeasy and, of course, original cocktail recipes which sometimes give away Margot Lecarpentier’s Normandy roots!
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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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The Flying Dutchmen
Amsterdam - The NetherlandsFancy a Calvados cocktail by the canal? Visit this institution of the Dutch cocktail scene and fixture of Amsterdam nightlife.
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La Renaissance
Caen - NormandyMichelin-starred chef Arnaud Viel is a local boy. He serves up original and sustainable Normandy cuisine. Calvados naturally has pride of place in this superb restaurant.
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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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