Château du Breuil, Breuil-en-Auge, France

Built in the 16th and 17th centuries, Château du Breuil has been a residence of families Bouquetot, Montgomery, Bence and others. Today it is also one of most prestigious Calvados distilleries (created in 1954). It offers to its visitors guided tours as well as tastings of old Calvados around the year.

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D Phrogphile (2 years ago)
Eddie was a fantastic tour guide. Knowledgeable, sense of humor, and great English. The grounds are beautiful. The calvados was delightful. We can't wait to share what we are bringing back.

Arelys Martinez-Constenla (2 years ago)
Beautiful location - the presenter was dio knowledgeable and nice. Everyone on our tour enjoyed the tasting afterwards .

Diego Akel (4 years ago)
Great tour. 8€ per person with a English/French speaking guide that really knows how to show the place.

BARCODE_BYDENNY Denny mac Taggart (5 years ago)
Great tour in a beautiful setting. The guide was very helpful and knowledgeable (I think his name is Antoine?- he did an amazing job) I would highly recommend a visit this Calvados Distillery to all my friends visiting the region

Gabriele Busnelli (5 years ago)
My father bought a bottle of Calvados aged for twenty years, called Réserve des Seigneurs (the Lords’ reserve!), and... my goodness! It is, so to say, complex, velvety, sweet and refreshing at the same time. Personally, if I did not know it, I would never be able to tell it comes from apples. It is honestly one of the best drinks I have ever had.

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