Combier Distillery

Saumur, France

La Distillerie Combier has been producing liquers since 1834 according traditional methods. The recipes remain a well-kept secret, but you can see the process and then have a tasting.

References:
  • Eyewitness Travel Guide: Loire Valley. 2007

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Rue Beaurepaire 48, Saumur, France
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Founded: 1834
Category: Museums in France

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www.combier.fr

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4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Jacques Le saulnier (3 months ago)
Une visite de la distillerie a ne pas rater, suivi d une dégustation de produits de qualité.
Eric HAMON (5 months ago)
Pas eu possibilité de visiter. Il vaut mieux appeler avant
Romuald Langevin (7 months ago)
Visite très intéressante sur l'histoire et la fabrication des produits de la maison Combier, par une guide très souriante et sympathique. Suivi d une dégustation de différents sirops, crèmes et liqueurs... On craque... A faire lors de votre passage à Saumur...
Iain Glen (4 years ago)
Fantastic tour of this historical distillery and delicious samples at the end.
Erik M. Koehler (4 years ago)
A great little distillery. Loved the quaint tour and the tasting afterwords was a heavy pour. So worth 4€
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