Palais Bénédictine – Musée

Description

Architectural masterpiece of Gothic and Renaissance inspiration, the Benedictine Palace was erected at the end of the 19th century in honor of the Benedictine liqueur by Alexandre Le Grand, a wine merchant from Fécamp, who had found a recipe in an old wine. Grimoire, elaborated in 1510 by a Benedictine monk.

This eclectic building promises visitors an unexpected experience to discover Benedictine. The route starts with the exploration of the museum which houses a rich collection of sacred and ancient art, related to the Benedictine heritage, and which also presents its industrial history.

The tour then leads to the only Benedictine distillery in the world, where the hammered copper stills from the 19th century are located, and then to aging cellars. Finally, visitors will enjoy a tasting of Benedictine *.

* Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume with moderation.