Among the Most Beautiful Cideries and Presses of Normandy
Normandy is globally recognized for its cideries and presses, symbols of a rich agricultural heritage and ancestral know-how. Renowned for its vast apple orchards, the region offers an authentic experience through the discovery of its flagship products like cider, calvados, and poiré. Visitors can participate in tastings and uncover the secrets behind the production of these refined beverages.
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Cideries to Visit
Ferme de la Commanderie de Grosville
A gem of authenticity where Jean-François Vaultier offers free tours and tastings of his artisanal products: pommeau, calvados, brut and extra-brut cider, as well as fruit juices.
Cidrerie Le Père Mahieu (Bricquebosq)
Founded in 1920, this organic cidery offers an immersion in the production of Cotentin cider. Its slightly bitter ciders pair perfectly with dishes like lamb roast or seafood.
Cidrerie Les Vergers de la Passion (Cotentin)
Nestled in La Manche, this organic cidery, surrounded by lush orchards, is known for its naturally sparkling ciders and provides a charming setting to discover its products.
Domaine de Rugueville
The domain offers a range of organic products derived from apples. It’s a must-stop for lovers of organic ciders.
Cidrerie Maison Hérout (Auvers)
A pioneer in organic farming, this cidery, founded in 1946, is famous for its calvados and poiré.
Cidrerie Claids
This cidery offers innovative creations such as Apéro’Claids and Key’s Claids, in addition to classic ciders and pommeaux.
Cidre Lemasson
Using a traditional production method, this cidery offers 100% pure juice cider, with no additives, unpasteurized, sourced from local varieties.
Cidrerie Haupais
In Montreuil-sur-Lozon, Maxime Haupais invites you to discover his refined ciders in a recently renovated shop.
La Cave Denis
Located at the gates of Beuvron-en-Auge, classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, this family cellar enjoys a prime location on the famous Cider Route. An emblematic itinerary that showcases the Pays d’Auge, both in France and internationally.
La Ferme Cidricole Familiale Desvoye
Established in Saint-Aubin-Lébizay, in the municipality of Beaufour-Druval, this family cidery stands out for its history dating back to 1826. La Ferme Desvoye perpetuates a long cider-making tradition in the heart of the Pays d’Auge, symbolizing unique expertise.
Domaine Dupont à Victot-Pontfol
The Domaine Dupont is known for its spirit of innovation. It offers original creations such as ice cider, reserve cider, triple fermentation cider, and many more experiments.
Calvados Roger Groult
The property has been in the hands of the Groult family for five generations. Each generation has developed its own aging cellar, from the oldest to the most modern, showcasing a long-standing tradition.
Calvados Christian Drouin à Coudray-Rabut
This family-run and artisanal distillery is housed in half-timbered buildings dating back to the 17th century. It combines tradition and expertise, offering exceptional products.
Château du Breuil (Le Breuil-en-Auge)
This prestigious estate offers an immersive visit that plunges visitors into the history of Normandy and the production of calvados.
Calvados Père Magloire
A unique experience in France, dedicated to the history of calvados through an interactive visit.
Le Manoir du Val à Mesnil-en-Ouche
Situated between Bernay and Conches-en-Ouche, this cidery spans 7 hectares and produces apples and pears through organic farming.
Le Mont-Viné dans le Vexin Normand
Between Gisors and Les Andelys, this cidery is located on an old farm and cultivates 5 hectares of orchards through organic farming.
Le Clos de Cerisey près d’Evreux
This orchard works with red apples, offering a unique color to its products.
Le Pressoir d’Or à Frenelles-en-Vexin
Situated between Les Andelys and Lyons-la-Forêt, this cidery boasts over 26,000 trees and 15 varieties of apples.
Les Vergers d’Orgeville à Flipou
Near the Ferme des Peupliers, this cidery offers self-guided visits.
Le Domaine des Hauts Vents à Saint-Ouen-du-Tilleul
A family-run business for three generations, this estate offers an immersive experience.
Calvados Le Lieu à Ouilly-le-Vicomte
A fourth generation of producers crafts ciders, pommeau, calvados, poiré, and cider vinegar in this beautiful 16th-century property.
Cider in Norman Patois
In Norman patois, cider is referred to as “bère” or “beire,” meaning “drinking glass.”
