DIVE INTO THE RICH HISTORY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP OF THE MAREDSOUS ABBEY HERBAL DISTILLERY
Embark on an expedition of tastes in our herbal distillery. Discover what goes on behind the scenes, where our stills are the guardians of ancestral know-how. Take part in the manufacturing rituals that transform the ingredients into exceptional elixirs.
The tasting will be a special opportunity to appreciate the richness and originality of our blends.
3 ways to discover the distillery:
- DISTILLERY TOUR (FR / UK) : Visit to the Distillery (75 minutes)
- 12.50 euros for adults (includes tasting of 3 spirits or a botanical infusion)
- Children (from 14 to 17 years old) : 5.00 euro (tasting of a botanical infusion)
- Free for children under 14.
- GROUPS TOURS (FR / NL / UK) >> 11h00 : bookings only by email to abbaye@maredsous-distillery.com
- Minimum group size of 10.
- MASTER CLASS: Visit to the Distillery + Cocktail Experience (120 minutes) : bookings only by email to abbaye@maredsous-distillery.com
- 45.00 euros for adults (includes tasting of spirits and creation of 5 different cocktails – 1 cocktail per person).
- Minimum group size of 10.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
HOW MUCH DOES THE TOUR COST?
The tour, which lasts around 75 minutes, costs €12.50 for adults and free for children under 14.
CAN CHILDREN TAKE PART IN THE TOUR?
Our tours are of course open to children, who will be just as amazed by the visit as grown-ups are by our herbal store! And for them, we’ve got it all covered: a non-alcoholic drink for the children while the adults enjoy our spirits.
WHAT DAYS AND TIMES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE TOURS?
Our herbal distillery is open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The tours start at the following times:
> 3:00 pm on weekdays (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday).
> 3:00 pm / 5:00 pm on weekends, public holidays and school holidays (Wallonia/Brussels calendar).
WHERE IS THE DISTILLERY?
The herbal distillery is located on the Maredsous Abbey site. Our visitors can therefore enjoy everything this exceptional site has to offer, from restaurants to children’s play areas. Make the most of your visit by spending a day at the heart of the abbey or enjoying the stunning walks in the Molignée Valley nature reserve!
WHERE CAN I PARK?
As the herbal distillery is located on the abbey site, our visitors have access to the entire abbey car parks. A bus park is also available for larger groups visiting us.
WHO SHOULD I CONTACT IF I HAVE A SPECIFIC REQUEST? A GROUP RESERVATION?
our team will do its best to reply to you at this e-mail address: abbaye@maredsous-distillery.com
IS IT MANDATORY TO BOOK ON THE WEBSITE?
We strongly encourage you to book your tour online to ensure a place in one of the slots. However, a certain number of ‘bonus’ places are on sale each day at the abbey, subject to availability (tours are limited to 35 people).
IS THERE DISABLED ACCESS?
Yes, you can visit our herbal distillery on the ground floor, which is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
IS THERE A SHOP ON SITE?
You can of course buy your favourite spirits in the distillery shop at the end of your visit or in the Abbey visitor centre shop!
A BIT OF MAREDSOUS IN YOUR HOME
MIXOLOGIST
Our mixologist will come and meet you.
Whether at markets, public events or at home parties with your friends, our mixologist will prepare our best cocktails for you.
GIN AND CROQUETTES
A "Wow" effect guaranteed!
Our ‘Gin & Croquette’ concept is the ideal way to host your friends for a seamless aperitif-dinner party (from 30 to 150 people).