The Distillery Combier
🍊 Discover the Distillery Combier in Saumur
You would like to discover Saumur in another way?🍷. Between heritage, gastronomy, Loire and local expertise, the city is overflowing with famous treasures. Among the unmissable ones, The Distillery Combier invits you to dive in two centuries of traditions and history.
🥃 The Distillery Combier: an institute at Saumur since 1834
First of all, it’s impossible to talk of Saumur without mentioning the well-known Distillery Combier. Created in 1834, it is part of the oldest distilleries in the Loire Valley and still carries on the artisanal expertise.
At the origin, Jean-Baptiste Combier imagines an orange liquor in the back of his sweet shop. This creation will give birth to, what is known today under the name of L’ original Combier, a triple sec, symbol of the house.
Through decades, the Distillery Combier develops, in that way, many creations around fruits, herbs and spices. For more, its history is, nowadays, recognised by the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label, passed in 2016.
🔥A visit in the heart of historical stills
Afterwards, to better understand Combier’s univers, nothing worth a visit in the distillery at Saumur.
Visitors can discover the stills room and observe the historical equipment that still participate manufacture of spirits of the house. The structure that houses the stills was designed by engineers associated with Gustave Eiffel. Which adds a remarkable architectural dimension to this discovery.
The visit also allows you to learn more about the distillation techniques, raw materials and manufacturing secrets of different liqueurs. Finally, a tasting is offered at the end of the visit, according to the terms of the chosen tour. 🍊🥃
👉 Good to know: the visit of the Distillerie Combier is by reservation. It is offered all year round, with several schedules depending on the period. It is therefore advisable to book in advance in order to prepare your stay in Saumur.
🍊 The Original Combier, an iconic creation
Moreover, among the house’s unmissable specialties, L’Original Combier holds a special place.
Created in 1834, this Triple Sec is made from sweet and bitter orange peels. The oranges are zest manually before going through the distillation process in the distillery’s historic stills.
This liqueur is now used in many classic cocktails, such as the Margarita, the Cosmopolitan or the White Lady. 🍸
But the Maison Combier obviously does not stop at this specialty. Royal Combier, Guignolet d’Anjou, absinthes and other creations also bear witness to the diversity of the distillery’s know-how.
🌿 An authentic experience in the heart of Saumur
Thus, visiting the Distillerie Combier in Saumur is much more than a simple discovery of spirits. It is also an opportunity to discover a company deeply linked to the history of the city and the heritage of the Loire Valley.
In addition, the distillery occasionally offers different experiences around its universe. In particular events and activities to discover Saumur differently. Depending on the season, it is notably possible to find experiences around the Loire or themed tours. 🚤🌿
🏨 Book your stay at the Best Western Adagio Hotel in Saumur
After this immersion in the world of distillation, what better way to relax than in a comfortable hotel?
To make the most of your getaway, remember to book your stay at the Best Western Hotel Adagio in Saumur.
Located on the Ile d’Offard, on the banks of the Loire River, the Best Western Adagio is conveniently located about a 10-minute walk from the city centre. It is thus an ideal base for exploring Saumur, its monuments, its restaurants and its many activities.
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