Ancienne Distillerie Des Marets, Former distillery and restaurant in ruins in Saint-Claude, France.
The Ancienne Distillerie Des Marets is a former distillery building now operating as a restaurant within ruined structures in Saint-Claude. Original industrial equipment like fermentation tanks and the distillation column remain visible throughout the dining spaces.
The distillery was an important industrial center in the region for several decades before production ended in 1994. After that time, the building was converted into a restaurant and given new purpose.
The site tells the story of how spirits were made by hand and shaped life in this region for generations. Visitors today can see traces of the skills and techniques that workers once used here.
The restaurant is housed in a building with preserved industrial structure, so visitors should expect uneven floors and rustic conditions. Parking is available nearby for guests.
The machinery that originally produced spirits here is still in place and shapes the dining spaces. This creates a distinctive experience of eating within the actual working environment from that time.
Location: Saint-Claude
Address: Rue Mauchanal, Basse-Terre 97100, Guadeloupe
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 19:00-21:30; Saturday 19:00-22:00
Phone: +590590817369
Website: http://habitationdesmarets.com
GPS coordinates: 16.00107,-61.71557
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:02
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