Distillerie Génestine Boutique et Atelier de Production

At the foot of the Puy de Dôme, you’ll visit the Génestine distillery.
This legendary Auvergne brand, founded in 1845, closed its doors in the 1950s.
Since 2021, the brand has made a comeback…
You’ll tour the production facility with a guide who will explain how the liqueurs(…)

At the foot of the Puy de Dôme, you’ll visit the Génestine distillery.
This legendary Auvergne brand, founded in 1845, closed its doors in the 1950s.
Since 2021, the brand has made a comeback…
You’ll tour the production facility with a guide who will explain how the liqueurs are made and how the gins are distilled.
You’ll be able to smell the herbs and other spices and learn the art of aging exceptional spirits…
You’ll end the tour with a tasting of Gaulois vermouth—made with Auvergne wine, Sancy gentian, and Clermont-Ferrand verbena—as well as limoncello, Louis Philippe mandarin liqueur, or pastis.
A tasting of local specialties will round out the experience.
A gift shop will offer the featured products for sale, along with much more…
Also, don’t hesitate to visit the Génestine Museum and cellars, just a stone’s throw from the cathedral on Rue Terrasse…