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Palais Bénédictine
4.5
1,753
#2 of 18 things to do in Fecamp
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Friday
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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The Palais Benedictine, an architectural masterpiece of gothic and Renaissance inspirations, proposes guided tours all year long on Saturday, Sunday, holidays (except May 1st, December 25th and January 1st), and every day during school holidays at 3pm. Discover the museum, the one and only Benedictine distillery in the world and the cellars. Eventually, enjoy the contemporary art exhibition, before heading to the Winter Garden where is offered a tasting of one of the three Benedictine Expressions*. Alcohol abuse is dangerous for health. Consume with moderation
Suggested duration
1-2 hours
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camuche123
Brussels, Belgium377 contributions
Must do in Fecamp
Apr 2021 • Family
Very good experience including museum, guided tour and a tasting. Great value for money. Amazing site with lots of history
Written 19 May 2021
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Emily Howarth
14 contributions
A great day out
Aug 2020 • Couples
The palace was really interesting, lots of beautiful things to see. We did the distillery tour and Samantha was brilliant - interesting, funny and very friendly. And you got to taste it at the end! A brilliant way to fill a few hours.
Written 15 August 2020
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Johanne Zehnne
Thank you very much for your visit and your comment ! We're glad you enjoyed your visit, and hope we will have the pleasure to welcome you back !
Written 25 August 2020
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r0landbrunner
Zurich, Switzerland1,602 contributions
what a mess
Jul 2020
what a mess of styles and architecture... walking around the whole compound, we really wondered how one could do this crime. impressive anyway, but not really beautiful.
Written 27 July 2020
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Johanne Zehnne
Thank you for your visit and your comment, which we understand, it is a matter of taste :)
Written 29 July 2020
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Vivienne C
Gosford, Australia26 contributions
Amazing
Sep 2019
this was a dream day for me, the Abbey was amazing. I couldn't believe the art and manuscripts on display, I thought it was just going to be the distillery-which itself was fantastic. The staff are wonderful and it was so educational as well as absolutely beautiful-cant recommend it enough
Written 17 October 2019
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Johanne Zehnne
Thank you so much for your visit and for taking the time to leave a review ! We are glad you enjoyed your Experience at Le Palais, and we hope we will have the pleasure to welcome you back in the future :)
Written 30 October 2019
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std043
Cusset, France172 contributions
Step back in 1510!
Oct 2019 • Solo
Back in Year 1510 when the Benedictine Monks created the Benedictine spirit reciepe made of 27 different spices. 12 euros entry ticket well worth the visit and including Benedictine tasting at the end of the visit. Back in Time, with Taste!
Written 13 October 2019
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Johanne Zehnne
Thank you very much for your visit, we are glad you enjoyed your time at Le Palais :)
Written 14 October 2019
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knightdiverx
Hinckley, UK61 contributions
Excellent visit
Oct 2019
I drove an extra 200 miles so that I could do this visit and I am very glad that I did. I booked the ticket in advance and duly printed it out and passed it to the lady on the desk.

The tour itself starts with a walk that you do yourself, following a guide leaflet - mine was in English for me. This part is a tour around the museum looking at all of the artifacts and pretty stained glass etc. All very interesting. The second part is a tour of the distillery, I was lucky enough to a 1 -1 guide for this in English. This part was my favourite, looking at the wonders of the production process etc. Following that, there is of course the obligatory tasting, for which you are allowed to try 2 - I tried and Benedictine and grapefruit juice and a Select Cask variety that you only buy there. Both were amazing.

I have to say, the people there were possibly the friendlest and most lovely people you could meet. Very accommodating and always willing to help you. Even the lovely girl on the cash till just wanted to chat and see that everything is ok.

Can't recommend enough, would love to come back soon.
Written 12 October 2019
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Johanne Zehnne
Thank you very much for your visit (and driving so much to reach us) and your nice review ! It's nice to see you had a good Experience at Le Palais, and that our team is one of the reasons for that :) We hope we will have the pleasure to welcome you back !
Written 14 October 2019
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Sergio
Eastbourne, UK362 contributions
A must see attraction in Fécamp
Sep 2019 • Couples
Lovely historic palace and distillery. Great museum to spend a couple of hours with plenty of art and history to admire. Don't miss the liquor tasting at the end of the tour in the winter garden.
Written 2 October 2019
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Johanne Zehnne
Thank you very much for visiting Le Palais and for taking the time to leave us a review ! We are glad you enjoyed your visit :)
Written 9 October 2019
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NCtravellerUk
Rouen, France152 contributions
Great museum and tasting
Sep 2019 • Couples
Enjoyed the museum, history and the manufacturing process.
Of course the tasting was the best.
Dont spoil the medicine with to nice or fruit juice.
Written 27 September 2019
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Johanne Zehnne
Thank you for your visit and your review, we are glad you enjoyed the tour !
Written 2 October 2019
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Priscilla J
Connecticut147 contributions
Fascinating tour
Sep 2019
Visited the Palais Benedictine. Holds many treasures and also the only place in the world where Benedictine is made.
Written 26 September 2019
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Johanne Zehnne
Thank you for your visit & your review !
Written 2 October 2019
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Priscilla J
Connecticut147 contributions
Huge Palace
Sep 2019
We toured the Palais Benedictine in Fecamp. It is the ONLY place in the world where Benedictine is made. (NOTE:Benedictine is an age-old liqueur originally developed by in this palais by monks.)
The tour included viewing the palais and various old artifacts. Some were unique such as a room filled with wrought-iron products of the 1500's and 1600's, including some huge locks and door hinges and door latches. Also many old manuscripts and documents. Was quite fascinating.
Also viewed a replica of the process for making Benedictine and ended with a sample tasting of the product.
Interesting Tour.
Written 26 September 2019
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Johanne Zehnne
Thank you for your visit and for taking the time to leave us a review ! We are glad you enjoyed your visit at Le Palais, and we hope to welcome you back :)
Written 2 October 2019
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Palais Bénédictine is open:
  • Tue - Sun 13:30 - 17:30
  • Sat - Sun 10:30 - 11:15
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