Espace Musée-dégustation des Distilleries et Domaines de Provence à Forcalquier

In 1974, Alain Robert and a small team took over the company, now renamed Distilleries et Domaines de Provence.

Emblematic brands such as Farigoule and Gentiane de Lure have existed since the Distillerie's origins, while others have been developed over time in line with changing tastes and consumption patterns.

Today, these specialties are sold in over 80 countries worldwide.

A little history :
It was in the surrounding mountains (Montagne de Lure) that, as early as the Middle Ages, collectors of medicinal herbs became peddlers, distilling these carefully harvested herbs.
Over the course of the 17th and 18th centuries, these peddlers set up shop in many of the region's towns, as drug merchants or apothecaries.
In the 19th century, some became pharmacists, others distillers, and some both.
The specialties they developed from Lure plants were often beverages with depurative, tonic, digestive, aperitive or refreshing properties.
Wine and alcohol, maceration and distillation, are all used to extract and preserve the aromas and active principles of the plants. It wasn't until the end of the century that distillers began specializing in the production of liqueurs and aperitifs.
Today, this know-how has been perpetuated for over a hundred years by the same company, Distilleries et Domaines de Provence, and is distributed worldwide, to the delight of spirits lovers....


The Espace Dégustation et Petit Musée offers an immersive experience of Provence through its authentic products. Here you can discover:
- Tasting of products made by the Distilleries: Pastis Henri Bardouin, Rinquinquin, Orange Colombo...
- Museum/video area: This simple yet informative educational tour will also allow you to see who's behind our products in our video area.
- Cocktail workshops: Every month at the boutique, we offer cocktail workshops led by a professional bartender, Thomas du Verre à Mélange (Marseille).

Accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Coach parking 300 m away.
Tastings free of charge. For group visits, please contact us at least 15 days in advance.