
Distillerie Les Fils d'Émile Pernot
Founded in 1890 by Emile Pernot in Pontarlier, the "Les Fils d'Emile Pernot" distillery is located at the foot of the Château de Joux, just outside the world capital of absinthe, Pontarlier.
The "Les Fils d'Emile Pernot" distillery, a French absinthe specialist, offers you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the Haut-Doubs region.
The guided tour will enable you to discover absinthe and its history, and will end with a tasting of our products. The distillery has been awarded the "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant" (Living Heritage Company) label.
Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm, and Saturday, 10am to 12pm.
Guided tours: Monday to Friday: except holidays: 4.30pm / school holidays: 10.30am + 4.30pm, Saturday: 10.30am. Guided tours must be booked in advance.
- French, English, Spanish
- Credit card, Cheques and postal orders, Cash
- Pets welcome
- Parking
- Toilets
- Shop
- Spirits


- Individual rate no reduction (Free for under-18s) : From 5€
Visits take place from Monday to Friday at 10.30 am and 4.30 pm. Saturdays at 10:30 am by appointment only.