Carré Cointreau
The birthplace and only production site of Cointreau orange liqueur. Visit the distillery and historic posters, then taste a cocktail.
Cointreau was founded in Angers in 1849 by the Cointreau brothers, and all Cointreau today is still produced at the distillery in Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou, east of the city center. Carré Cointreau offers guided tours that explain the sourcing of orange peel, show the copper stills and aroma room, and display historic brand posters and advertisements. At the end, you taste a cocktail made with Cointreau. The tour takes about 1.5 hours and must be booked in advance on the official website; English-language sessions are available. The site is about 5 km from downtown, reachable by bus or taxi.
Opening hours
By advance booking; closed Mondays and some months (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Slate Museum, Trélazé
- Jardin des Plantes d'Angers
- Logis Pincé
- Collégiale Saint-Martin
- Maison d'Adam
- Angers Cathedral (Saint-Maurice)
- Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers
- Galerie David d'Angers