Organic cider, organic apple juice, organic Pommeau de Normandie AOC (Normandy aperitif drink with Controlled Designation of Origin), Calvados AOC (controlled designation of origin), AOP (PDO) Neufchâtel cheese, etc.
In the heart of the Pays de Bray, come and visit the Château de Merval (17th century), its unique conservation orchard (420 local varieties), its woodland, its lake and its farm.
Completely organic, the 120 hectares of farmland are grazed by 80 Norman cows fed only on grass that produce the farm's Neufchâtel cheese. Standard and small fruit trees produce excellent apples that are transformed into juice, cider and AOC (Controlled Designation of Origin) Pommeau and Calvados. During the tours, you will learn all about the alembic and taste authentic produce in the cellar...
Listed 17th century site: chateau, outbuildings, dovecote, landscape. Free visit of the grounds.
- Group tours all year round, booking required: château, distillery, cellar, and tasting session.
- Free tour of the cider farm for families and private individuals on Wednesdays in July and August (2 to 5 pm).
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