How do I choose a cidery in France?
To choose a cidery in France, start with the 226 cider makers Cider Radar lists (as of 2026-10-05), then match a local style: cidre from Normandy and Brittany plus newer regions. Catalogue samples below are orientation only, not a ranking.
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Key facts
- Live count. Cider Radar lists 226 cider makers in France (as of 2026-10-05).
- Style angle. Cidre from Normandy and Brittany plus newer regions.
- Labels / law. French cidre AOP/AOC cahiers and fermier farmhouse labels mark classic bottles. [1]
- Why go. French cider culture spans farmhouse presses and protected names.
Style reading: what cidre AOP is.
Which cider makers are listed in France?
A–Z excerpt with Normandy and Brittany makers — not a ranking. The hub lists all 226.
How do I plan a visit in France?
- Open the France catalogue and jump to Normandy or Brittany hubs first.
- Decide between still farmhouse cidre, bouché sparkle or ice-cider-style bottles.
- Check farm-shop hours — many close midweek outside harvest.
- Scan a bottle label in the app after you buy.
Related answers: choose a cidery in Normandy · what cidre AOP is
Find it on Cider Radar
- Cider makers in France: 226 makers listed (as of 2026-10-05).
- Cider bars · shops · countries
- Guide: browse by place · Glossary: cider
- You can order directly from the maker in Cider Radar (iOS, Android and web).
- Open the map: app.ciderradar.com · iPhone · Android
Cider, perry, calvados and pommeau are alcoholic drinks. Enjoy responsibly and follow the legal drinking age where you live.
Questions
What are French cidre quality labels?
AOP/AOC cahiers set fruit and method rules for named areas; fermier signals farmhouse production. Details: what cidre AOP is and what cidre fermier is.