Question 1

What exactly does this gin distillery tour in Paris include?

Accepted Answer

This 1-hour package includes a complete guided tour of the urban micro-distillery production spaces, led by a professional spirit sommelier . The experience includes exploring the still room , a masterclass on distillation techniques and French botanicals , followed by a tasting of the house cocktail Charlotte's Ink , two limited edition gins with distinct profiles, and the liqueur of the moment .

Question 2

Is this a real working distillery or a reconstructed tourist space?

Accepted Answer

The Distillerie de l'Arbre Sec is a real urban micro-distillery in production, located in a mansion in the first arrondissement of Paris. The stills operate, the French botanicals macerate, and the manufacturing secrets shared during the guided tour are those applied daily by the artisan distiller, not a pedagogical reconstruction.

Question 3

How is the learning of distillation techniques conducted during the tour?

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In front of the column still , the spirit sommelier teaches you the logic of the distillation cut: separation of heads, heart of the run, and tails, the role of each fraction in the final aromatic profile . You also learn the legal criteria that distinguish a French artisanal gin from a simple aromatic compound, and how the selection of French botanicals builds the identity of a cuvée.

Question 4

How do I use my e-ticket to access the tour?

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After your order is validated, your e-ticket is instantly sent by email. On the day of your visit at 52 rue de l'Arbre Sec , present it on your smartphone screen at the entrance to the cobbled courtyard : no ticket office, no paper printing, no waiting.

Question 5

Is the tour suitable for people who are not familiar with gin?

Accepted Answer

This spirits initiation is designed for all levels, from novices discovering the world of French artisanal gin to enthusiasts already familiar with gin tasting in Paris . The spirit sommelier adapts his explanations to make distillation techniques accessible and exciting, regardless of the starting level of knowledge.

Question 6

Is the tour available in English?

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Yes, the guided tour of the Distillerie de l'Arbre Sec is available in French and English. Simply check the online booking calendar to select the slot corresponding to the desired language before validating your e-ticket .

Question 7

Where exactly is the Distillerie de l'Arbre Sec located in Paris?

Accepted Answer

The Distillerie de l'Arbre Sec is located at 52 rue de l'Arbre Sec, in the first arrondissement of Paris , at the back of a cobbled courtyard in a historic mansion near the Palais-Royal. The Louvre - Rivoli station (line 1) is a three-minute walk, the Châtelet station (lines 1, 4, 7, 11, 14) is five. The Indigo Louvre Samaritaine parking is available on rue Bailleul.

Question 8

Can you buy the bottles produced on-site after the guided tour?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a shop space is accessible at the end of the tour. You will find the entire liquid heritage of the house: the signature gin Charlotte's Ink , the limited edition expressions analyzed during the masterclass, and the liqueur of the moment , to extend the sensory experience at home.

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