Copper stills at the Rhumerie de Chamarel
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Rhumerie de Chamarel (distillery & tasting)

A rum distillery among the sugarcane of Chamarel: see how agricultural rum is made from fresh cane juice, taste it, and have lunch at L'Alchimiste.

πŸš— From the villa25 min Β· 13.7 kmoff-peak estimate
⏱️ Time needed1–2 hnot counting the drive
πŸ•“ Best time of dayπŸ•› Midday Β· 🌀️ Afternoon
πŸ’° PriceRs 600–1,500 (CHF 10–26)Per person for a main course and a drink.
πŸ•˜ Opening hoursMon–Sat, tours β‰ˆ 09:30–16:30.

The Rhumerie de Chamarel makes agricultural rum from fresh sugarcane grown in the valley. The guided tour shows the crushing, fermentation, distillation in copper stills and ageing, and ends with a tasting of white, spiced and aged rums and liqueurs.

The restaurant L'Alchimiste serves good lunches on the estate.

🍽️ Restaurant

Distillery with the L’Alchemiste restaurant

Food
Rum tasting & restaurant
Price
$$$$ Β· about Rs 600–1,500 (CHF 10–26) per person
Must try
Aged rum, Coffee liqueur
Booking
Walk in for the tour; book lunch.
Hours
Mon–Sat, tours β‰ˆ 09:30–16:30.

Getting there

Driving route from the villa

πŸš— By car: 25 min (13.7 km) off-peak. Directions in Google Maps β†—

  • πŸš• Taxi from the villa: about Rs 550–750 one way per car (agree the price first; a return trip with waiting time is often negotiable).

Tips

  • πŸ’‘ Designate a driver: the Chamarel road has hairpin bends.

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