Citadelle Gin Distillery Tour
France's first craft Gin!
Explore the fascinating art of crafting Citadelle gin at Chateau de Bonbonnet!
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 available for sale at our boutique.
- Access to our Spice Bar and terrace, with local delicacies available for purchase, as well as outdoor games.
Price : 15€
Important information
- Maximum 20 visitors per group.
- 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.
FOR GROUP BOOKINGS OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS PLEASE CONTACT US
Phone: +33 5 19 09 02 44 between 10:00 and 18:00
E-mail: visite@citadellegin.com
How to get here?
The Citadelle Distillery is located at the Château de Bonbonnet in the village of Ars in Charente.
We are accessible by car and taxi. Simply enter “Maison Ferrand” in Google Maps. The address is Chateau de Bonbonnet 16130 Ars.
If you arrive by car, please park in the parking lot across from the Château and proceed along the marked walkway to the entrance. Our Experience Team will be there to welcome you.
Please remember we are a working distillery so be aware of moving machinery and please wear closed-toe footwear.
Opening Hours
- Tuesday to Saturday (subject to change depending on the season) from 10:00 to 18:00.
- Please arrive 15 mins prior to your tour.
- For more information email us at visite@citadellegin.com