The Alambic Gallery / The Distilled Art Discover a range of Charente spirits

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am - 07:00 pm

Opens at 10:00 am

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Useful information

Location : In town

Province : Pays d’Aunis and the coastline, La Rochelle, Rochefort and Marennes

Services

  • Credit card accepted
  • Disable access
  • Free tasting
  • Groups
  • Open all year round
  • Parking
  • English
    • The Alambic Gallery, what a pretty name!

      Is this an art gallery? Yes, "Vine Art." Where secrets and traditions mingle. Where, for a moment, we let ourselves be tamed, intoxicated by "the Angels' Share."

      Distilled Art

      Philippe Godard and his team welcome you in an atypical setting, surrounded by presses, magic cauldrons and Collector's Stills (1850).

      During a documented visit we will explain to you:

      • The different stages of distillation.
      • The secrets of blending prestigious Cognac.
      • The Work of Time and its aging cellar.
      • The Tales and Legends of Pineau des Charentes.
      • The manufacturing and bottling workshop.


      Accompanied by a GOURMET Tasting.


      Philippe Godard Cognacs, all Premier Cru de Grande Champagne. Cognac Apéritif, VSOP, Napoléon, XO, EXTRA, aged from 4 to 40 years in oak barrels... They know how to make you wait, and that's a good thing!!!

      Whether they're called Pineau des Charentes, Salted Caramel Flower, Pear with Cognac, Orange or Almond with Cognac, Cherry Red, Quince Sap, Walnut Secret, or 20 other unusual cocktails, they know how to cheer us up before or after a meal, and they're best enjoyed wisely.

      Free tour and tasting:

      • for individuals without an appointment.
      • for groups by appointment.
      • easy access - coach parking.


      Handcrafted - direct sales
      Contact Mr. Florian Thomas 06 27 37 09 66

      Philippe Godard Collection - L'Alambic Gallery - Distilled Art - Les Valines 17450 Fouras.

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Traveller Reviews The Alambic Gallery / The Distilled Art

4.7 sur 5 432 reviews

  • JIMMY JAP

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by JIMMY JAP on 04/11/2025

    Top-notch

  • Pompeo TORRIERO

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Pompeo TORRIERO on 24/10/2025

    While passing through Charente, we visited this distillery in Fouras. A very friendly welcome and excellent tasting, especially of Pineau and Cognac! We're heading back to Alsace tomorrow with a few bottles.... If you're ever in the area, don't hesitate. I recommend it. Before or after Fort Boyard....

  • Paola Canovas

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Paola Canovas on 18/09/2025

Traveller Reviews The Alambic Gallery / The Distilled Art

4.9 sur 5 38 reviews

  • "Superb location"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Patricia L on 16/09/2025

    Superb experience warmly welcomed and very nice tasting of the cognac pineau we will return if we return to this sublime region

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  • "Une visite olfactive assurée ! Culture G supplémentaire"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by 661eugenieh (Roncq, France) on 19/07/2023

    Un très joli accueil Une visite et un explication bien précise. Monsieur ne manque pas de répondre à nos questions. Dégustation de pineau, cognac, Vous ne pouvez résister à prend un temps pour...

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  • "A ne pas manquer"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Lol2910 on 02/10/2022

    Très bon accueil. Visite et dégustation impeccable et surtout nous avons été très surpris de retrouver un endroit commun à un que nous connaissons bien à la Rochelle. Difficile de repartir sans...

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The Alambic Gallery / The Distilled Art

Address

Les Valines
Route de Rochefort
17450 Fouras

GPS coordinates

45° 59'26.39"N, 1° 3'58.07"W

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