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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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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 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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La Fabrique
Caen - NormandyLocated on one of the oldest squares in Caen, Place Saint-Sauveur, La Fabrique Côté Terre welcomes its customers in a bright, comfortable ambience. Here you can sip on several original Calvados 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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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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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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Le Central
Trouville - NormandyCome and check out the after-dinner drinks list at this Trouville institution.
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Le Pot d’Etain
Manerbe - NormandyThis restaurant’s “cuisine de terroir” menu is based on seasonal produce usually sourced from local farms. It is an ode to the Normandy “art de vivre” in all its simplicity.
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