Citadelle Gin Distillery Tour: Juniper Fields & Tasting in Cognac

The juniper berries grow in front of the château, not in some distant warehouse.

A guided tour of the Citadelle Gin Distillery at Château de Bonbonnet, 15 minutes from Cognac, where you walk the juniper fields, tour the citrus greenhouse, and taste Citadelle Gin with a live guide in English. The tour runs 90 minutes and includes a soft drink or alcoholic beverage.

The experience

The distillery sits at Château de Bonbonnet, and the tour starts with the thing most gin producers hide: the juniper fields in front of the building. You'll see where the berries grow, then move into the orangery to walk among the citrus and aromatic plants that go into the gin. The guide walks you through the patented infusion process that has made Citadelle France's first craft gin, a spirit that has won major international competitions over more than 25 years.

The tour ends with a tasting of the finished gin, paired with your choice of a soft drink or an alcoholic beverage. The whole visit takes 90 minutes. The distillery is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces are flat and navigable. Service animals are welcome, and strollers work fine if you're traveling with infants or small children.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the juniper fields and citrus greenhouse.
• walk through the distillation area and learn the patented infusion process.
• gin tasting.
• soft drink or alcoholic beverage included.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Friday and SaturdayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (under 18): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Visite Distillerie Citadelle Gin

Is this one for you?The tour is shared and led by a live guide, so you move as a group through the fields and production areas rather than exploring at your own pace. This format works well if you want someone to explain the craft and the plants as you go, and if you're comfortable with a 90-minute group experience. If you prefer to wander alone or spend longer on one section, a self-guided visit would suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (under 18): free.

What exactly do I see on the juniper fields part of the tour?

The juniper fields grow in front of Château de Bonbonnet, and the guide shows you the berries that go into the gin. You walk among the plants themselves rather than viewing them from a distance.

Is the guide the same person for the whole 90 minutes?

Yes, a live guide leads the entire tour in English, Spanish, or French, depending on which language option you choose at booking.

What do I taste at the end, and what comes with it?

You taste Citadelle Gin itself, and the tasting includes your choice of a soft drink or an alcoholic beverage to accompany it.

How far is the distillery from Cognac town?

Château de Bonbonnet is 15 minutes from Cognac, so the distillery is close enough for a morning or afternoon visit without a long drive.

Can I visit if I use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

Yes, the distillery is fully wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are flat and navigable, and transportation options are also wheelchair accessible.