Musée de l'Absinthe — Attraction in Pontoise

The Musée de l’Absinthe is a small but truly captivating museum that brings to life the fascinating history of “la fée verte.” Located in the heart of Auvers-sur-Oise, it perfectly captures the spirit of the Belle Époque — where art, culture, and absinthe intertwined. The collection is rich with vintage posters, bottles, and beautiful glassware, telling the story of both myth and reality. The atmosphere feels intimate and authentic, and the staff are passionate about sharing their knowledge. A hidden gem for art and history lovers — absolutely...

A really cool experience for a spirits lover like me! Beautiful garden, rich history of absinthe! I was looking for distilleries near me and was brought to this lovely, little boutique Absinthe museum. I am not fluent in French, but with the help of the camera feature on google translate I was able to understand and get a lot out of the experience still.

Be sure to take a walk around the town after you visit. It’s a beautiful way to see a bit of the calmer...

I visited here in 2014. Marie-Claude the owner/hostess was amazing then and today had the pleasure to talk with her again during our visit. She is extremely knowledgeable on the history of Absinthe, the herbs and distillation process and the proper way to make a cocktail. If you visit Auvers-sur-Oise to follow the last days of Vincent Van Gogh, I highly recommend you take the time to visit the Absinthe Museum and chat with Marie. She...