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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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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 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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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 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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Le Dauphin
Breuil-en-Auge - NormandyFor chef Matthieu Le Guillois, Calvados is an “art de vivre”. Located a short distance from the Pays d’Auge distilleries, this traditional auberge offers a large selection of Calvados and several recipes in which the spirit plays a pre-eminent role.
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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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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 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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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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Le Central
Trouville - NormandyCome and check out the after-dinner drinks list at this Trouville institution.
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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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