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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 Manoir du Lys
Bagnoles-de-l’Orne - NormandyYou can enjoy a lovely old Calvados at any time of day in the lounge bar at the Manoir du Lys with its English private club ambience and décor created by the Italian visual artist Aldo Paolucci. You can also sample the Michelin-starred cuisine of Franck Quinton, who manages one of the finest restaurants in the region.
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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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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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L’Edulis
Granville - NormandyA lover of regional products, Jonathan Datin serves up a finely-crafted and succulent cuisine often involving Calvados in one way or another. Sometimes it is even combined with a delicious Chausey blue lobster…
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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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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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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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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 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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