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Still Museum - Jean-Gauthier Distillery

Saint-Désirat

From 2 January to 31 December 2026

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Description

The "Still Museum" retraces the life of the "bouilleurs de cru", or jobbing distillers, at the period when the right to distill was still handed down from generation to generation.

In the heart of the Rhône Valley at Saint-Désirat in the Ardèche department, the Distillerie Jean Gauthier and the Musée de l'Alambic show the charm and tell the story of a vanished past, that of itinerant distillers.

At the Musée de l'Alambic, you can see how brandies, aperitifs, creams and liqueurs are made.
During your visit (individual or group), discover the process of making brandy, from the fruit to the bottle, over 1400m² of exhibition space, magnificent copper apparatus from the four corners of France, as well as a collection of equipment, utensils and other tools, which in 23 paintings form the memory of a part of our past.
A video, a digital projection and a photo exhibition complete these scenes.

Opening periods

From 02/01 to 31/12/2026 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between 8 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6.30 pm. On Thursday between 8 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 7 pm. On Friday and weekends between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 7 pm.
Closed exceptionally on December 25th.

Rates

Full price: 3 €.

Free entry for children under 18.

Facilities and services

  • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
  • Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
  • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
  • Public WC
  • Sustainable development
  • Waste management
  • Picnic area
  • Film room
  • Play area
  • Toilets
  • Car park
  • Coach parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Pets welcome
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Leisure Center
  • Tourist brochures
  • Set down on-site for groups
  • Shop
  • Tour free of charge
  • Online shop
  • Air conditioning

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