Maison Manguin - Distillerie Artisanale
AvignonBetween the Palais des Papes and the Tour Philippe Le Bel, joined in the 14th century by the famous Pont d'Avignon with its 21 arches, Barthelasse is the largest river island in the world, with a soil of sand and silt ideal for growing exceptional fruit.
It was here, in the 40s, that Claude Manguin, a talented agronomist, planted and cultivated several dozen hectares of pear and peach trees, supplying fruit to the most famous delicatessens, including FAUCHON.
Since 1949, Distillerie Manguin has perpetuated MANGUIN's know-how by distilling local fruits (pears, olives, apricots, greengage) and creating innovative spirits such as CARAXES, the pear and rum blend, and OLI'GIN, the olive gin!
In 1957, Charentais stills began distilling the fruit, and "La Poire Manguin" became the company's flagship eau de vie, present on the finest tables in France and beyond.
Since 2011, new owners Béatrice and Emmanuel Hanquiez, driven by a passion for quintessence, have been perpetuating the house's savoir-faire, creating spirits of excellence and now a range of distilled olive spirits, including Oli Gin, the olive gin.
SHOP open 6 days a week, all year round except public holidays, Monday to Friday 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 12pm and 3pm to 6pm.
4 guided tours per week by appointment (4-minute film screening, followed by a tour of the workshop
with explanations and anecdotes about the distillery's history and know-how, and tasting of two spirits).
See www.manguin.com for days and times
The distillery also organizes tailor-made tours and tastings (afterwork, EVG and EVJF,
groups between 12 and 15 people): contact us on info@manguin.com