Our take
A liqueur maker in Aurillac since 1908, still making its wild Cantal plant liqueurs to recipes handed down from generation to generation. Its gentian, the emblem of the Cantal terroir, is the bottle to try first.
Local producer in Aurillac. Tour, tasting, direct sales on site.
A liqueur maker in Aurillac since 1908, the Distillerie Louis Couderc makes its liqueurs from wild plants of the Cantal, gentian first among them, the emblem of the Cantal terroir. At the workshop, 4 rue de la Fromental, the guided tour “À la rencontre de la fée jaune” (“Meeting the yellow fairy”) takes place on Thursdays from 14:30 to 16:00, booking required: 1 hour 30 with a film, a tour with commentary and a tasting, €10 per adult in 2026, and 10% off your purchases. Outside summer, it needs at least 12 people. The workshop's sales area opens Tuesday to Friday. To taste without an appointment, the company's historic shop is in the very heart of Aurillac, 14 rue Victor Hugo, open Tuesday to Saturday, with free tasting.
Why we love it
- A liqueur maker in Aurillac since 1908
- Gentian and house liqueurs to taste
- Direct sales from the producer
Top tip
To taste without an appointment, head for the historic shop, 14 rue Victor Hugo, in the very heart of Aurillac: tasting is free there. Start with the gentian, then follow on with a stroll through old Aurillac.
Before you go
- The workshop tour is by appointment.
- Guided tour on Thursdays from 14:30 to 16:00, booking required; outside summer, a minimum of 12 people (2026)
- The workshop's sales area opens Tuesday to Friday; on Saturday, head for the shop at 14 rue Victor Hugo
Practical info
- Address
- 4 Rue de la Fromental, 15000 Aurillac, France
15000 Aurillac - MondayClosed
- Tuesday8h–12h, 13h30–17h30
- Wednesday8h–12h, 13h30–17h30
- Thursday8h–12h, 13h30–17h30
- Friday8h–12h, 13h30–17h30
- Saturday8h–11h
- TodayClosed
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It's for you if
- You want to taste gentian from the people who make it
- You like craft businesses that are more than a century old
- You're looking for a Cantal souvenir you can drink
Give it a miss if
- You want to see the workshops without calling ahead: the tour is on Thursdays, by booking
- You're passing through on a Sunday or Monday: it's closed
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