Discover the secrets behind France's first craft gin! Join us for an exclusive experience at Chateau de Bonbonnet, the Home of Citadelle Gin, near the city of Cognac. For more than a quarter of a century, the Citadelle team has been meticulously crafting this world-class Gin, honoured at the most prestigious spirit competitions worldwide, such as the best French gin. At Citadelle our goal is to control every aspect of our production process, from our juniper fields in front of the Château to our luscious Orangerie bursting with citrus. During your visit, you will learn everything about the production of France’s original craft gin and its patented process. Wander around our juniper fields, orangerie, and aging cellars as we unveil the secrets behind what makes Citadelle Gin truly exceptional. Discover our impressively designed in-house gin distillery, where a diverse collection of historic stills, meticulously curated over the years by our Master Distiller Alexandre Gabriel, imparts the distinct flavours of Citadelle Gin. Conclude your journey with a tasting session in our beautiful Spice Bar. What’s included : • Guided tour of our Distillery, Orangerie, juniper fields, ageing cellar and spice room. Available in French, English and Spanish. • Tastings: 4 gins from our range incl. one distillery exclusive release. • Exclusive products and local delicacies are available for sale at our boutique. • Access to our Spice Bar and terrace, with local delicacies available for purchase, as well as outdoor games. Important information • The Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. • Please arrive 15 mins prior to your tour. • We are a working distillery with strict safety rules to protect our employees and guests. Closed shoes are mandatory inside the distillery (no flip-flops or sandals). • We promote responsible consumption of our spirits. We strongly advise appointing a designated driver. • This experience takes place in indoor and outdoor settings. Access to the facility is subject to change in the event of inclement weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.
Access
Comment nous trouver? La Distillerie de Citadelle Gin est située au Château de Bonbonnet dans le village d’Ars en Charente. Nous sommes accessibles en voiture et en taxi. Il vous suffit d’entrer « Maison Ferrand » dans Google Maps. L’adresse est : Château de Bonbonnet, 16130 Ars. Si vous arrivez en voiture, veuillez-vous garer sur le parking en face du Château et suivez le chemin balisé jusqu’à l’entrée. Notre équipe sera là pour vous accueillir. Nous sommes une distillerie en activité, alors soyez attentif aux machines en mouvement et veuillez porter des chaussures fermées.
Website
https://citadellegin.com/visites/
Phone
05 19 09 02 44
Other
https://www.instagram.com/chateaudebonbonnet/

Address
Château de Bonbonnet, Bonbonnet,16130 ARS, Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France