Palais Bénédictine, Palace and distillery in Fécamp, France.
Palais Bénédictine is a palace and distillery in Fécamp that stands at the heart of the liqueur's production history. The building combines Neo-Gothic and Neo-Renaissance design and contains both the working distillery and exhibition spaces filled with religious artworks.
Alexandre Le Grand established this location in 1888 after discovering an old recipe for the liqueur that had been passed down by monks. The original building burned down a few years later but was rebuilt and has remained at the same location ever since.
The palace displays religious artworks and carved objects that reflect the spiritual heritage of the monks who once lived in the nearby abbey. Today, visitors can observe the traditional craft techniques used in liqueur production, which connect the building to its monastic roots.
The building is open daily and offers guided tours in different languages along with tastings. Most areas are accessible by elevator, and parking is available nearby to make your visit convenient.
This is the only place in the world where the famous Bénédictine liqueur is produced, a drink made from a secret blend of herbs and spices. The recipe has been kept secret for centuries and remains known to only a handful of people.
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