How do I choose a cidery in Normandy?
To choose a cidery in Normandy, start with the 114 cider makers Cider Radar lists (as of 2026-10-05), then match a local style: cidre, poiré, pommeau and calvados on the same farms. Catalogue samples below are orientation only, not a ranking.
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Key facts
- Live count. Cider Radar lists 114 cider makers in Normandy (as of 2026-10-05).
- Style angle. Cidre, poiré, pommeau and calvados on the same farms.
- Labels / law. Pays d’Auge and related cahiers shape traditional cidre beside calvados and pommeau. [1]
- Why go. Orchard tourism here often pairs cider with aperitifs and brandy.
Style reading: what calvados is.
Which cider makers are listed in Normandy?
A–Z excerpt for orientation — not a ranking. Full hub list: 114.
- Bagnoles de Pom'
- Boissel Père & Fils
- Breton Michel
- Calvados Christian Drouin
- Calvados Pierre HUET
- Calvados Roger Groult
- Cave de la Loterie
- Château du Breuil
How do I plan a visit in Normandy?
- Use the Normandy hub, then filter coastal versus Pays d’Auge inland.
- Plan a cidre tasting before a calvados digression.
- Book farm visits in advance in peak summer.
- Compare bouché versus still farmhouse bottles.
Related answers: choose a cidery in France · what calvados is
Find it on Cider Radar
- Cider makers in Normandy: 114 makers listed (as of 2026-10-05).
- Shops · bars · 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
Do Normandy farms bottle only spirits?
Many estates sell cidre and poiré alongside calvados and pommeau. Spirits overview: what calvados is and what pommeau is.