About this tour
A 90-minute distillery tour at Château de Bonbonnet, 15 minutes from Cognac, where you'll walk through juniper fields, see the citrus greenhouse, and learn how Citadelle Gin is made before tasting the finished product. Suited to anyone curious about gin production and willing to be on their feet for the grounds tour, with a relaxed pace and no demanding physical requirements.
Highlights
- Juniper berry fields on the distillery grounds
- Citrus greenhouse tour with working production setup
- Gin distillation process explained and demonstrated
- Citadelle Gin tasting at the end of the tour
- Flat, accessible routes throughout grounds and buildings
- Includes soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Runs year-round in a summer-friendly, open-air setting
What to expect
You'll start at Château de Bonbonnet with an introduction to the estate and its gin production. The tour takes you outdoors through the juniper fields where the key botanical is grown, then moves into the citrus greenhouse to see how the fresh citrus component is integrated into the distillation process. You'll be shown the craft and techniques behind making Citadelle Gin, followed by a guided tasting of the final spirit. The whole experience runs 90 minutes and is conducted in English.
Expect a working distillery environment rather than a museum setting. You'll be walking on accessible, flat surfaces throughout, and the pace suits all fitness levels. The tasting concludes the visit, and both soft drinks and alcohol are provided during the experience.
What travellers say
- Fresh, working distillery atmosphere with active production
- Walk through actual juniper fields, not just photos
- Citrus greenhouse is a distinctive, hands-on element
- Fully accessible for wheelchairs and mobility devices
- Relaxed pacing, no strenuous requirements
- Drinks included throughout the experience
- Snacks not included; best to eat beforehand or nearby
- Outdoor elements mean weather can affect comfort
- Rural location requires transport from Cognac town
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This tour works well for gin enthusiasts, curious drinkers, and anyone interested in French spirits production without needing to be an expert beforehand. It's particularly good in warmer months when the greenhouse and outdoor grounds are most pleasant. The tour is fully wheelchair accessible with accessible transport links and flat, navigable routes throughout. Infants and small children can attend in prams or strollers, and service animals are welcome. Note that snacks are not included, though drinks are. The experience suits all fitness levels, so you don't need special conditioning. Allow transport time from Cognac (about 15 minutes each way).
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