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L'Absinthe House — Attraction in Val-de-Travers

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L'Absinthe House
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Musée Jean-Jacques Rousseau (fermé pour travaux)
Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 2112 Val-de-Travers, Switzerland
Cascade de Môtiers
Le Bied, 2112 Môtiers, Switzerland
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Restaurant les Six Communes
Rue Centrale 1, 2112 Môtiers, Switzerland
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L'Absinthe House
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L'Absinthe House

Grande Rue 10, 2112 Môtiers, Switzerland
4.6(447)
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attractions: Musée Jean-Jacques Rousseau (fermé pour travaux), Cascade de Môtiers, restaurants: Restaurant les Six Communes
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+41 32 860 10 00
Website
maison-absinthe.ch

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Nearby attractions of L'Absinthe House

Musée Jean-Jacques Rousseau (fermé pour travaux)

Cascade de Môtiers

Musée Jean-Jacques Rousseau (fermé pour travaux)

Musée Jean-Jacques Rousseau (fermé pour travaux)

3.6

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Open 24 hours
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Cascade de Môtiers

Cascade de Môtiers

4.7

(117)

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Restaurant les Six Communes

Restaurant les Six Communes

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Reviews of L'Absinthe House

4.6
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5.0
5y

Nice museum explaining the history of absinthe - how it is made, how it is served, and also the politics behind it. I definitely learned something new today! The visit is also special since it is in the charming town of Môtiers, which is in the Val-de-Travers valley where absinthe originates from. The museum exhibits are only in French and German, however there is a short explanatory film at the beginning with English subtitles.

At the end of the museum visit we were able to try 3 different kinds of absinthe - 2 clear and one green. Our server spoke English and explained the process to mix the water and sugar with the absinthe to make the drink. The museum has a nice terrace where you can sit amidst the absinthe herbs and enjoy a drink on...

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1.0
2y

Trigger warning for people of colour. Part of this exhibition depicts colonisation with the most vile images of a Black skinned person being beaten by a white person. Our tour guide acknowledged that the images were not “politically correct” but yet these pieces of “art” are still hung on the walls. We can’t erase history but there are less traumatic ways to depict it without repeatedly inflicting harm on people of colour. I refuse to acknowledge the existence of this place while they continue to display such horrific imagery. Standing looking at this image ruined a fantastic day in Switzerland for me, made me very...

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5.0
18w

La maison de l'absinthe se trouve en plein cœur du village de Môtiers, commune du Val-de-Travers. L'entrée coûte 15 CHF ou 22 CHF avec dégustation. Nous n'avons pas payé l'entrée car comprise dans notre Neuchâtel Tourist Card (NTC).

Située dans un ancien bâtiment rénové, il y a une partie bar/dégustation et une partie musée. La visite commence par le deuxième étage où un film sur le thème de l'absinthe est projeté. Plusieurs reconstitutions avec, notamment, des affiches, des tables, chaises, zinc, etc., nous donnent un aperçu de l'absinthe et de tout le "rituel" qui accompagne sa dégustation. Une exposition temporaire est consacrée au bateau qui transportait différents alcools d'Europe (dont l'absinthe) en direction des comptoirs des colonies européennes en Asie et le fameux naufrage qui s'ensuivit, menant par le fond des dizaines de bouteilles. Les fouilles archéologiques ont permit de remonter à la surface des objets, bouteilles, pièces de vaisselles qui se trouvaient à bord. Le musée est très bien fait, ludique, interactif et instructif. Au rez-de-chaussée, ne manquer d'aller découvrir la "planque" reconstituée, souvenir de l'époque où la culture et fabrication de l'absinthe fut interdite en Europe au début du XXe siècle. A l'extérieur, on découvre un jardin où sont cultivées les plantes qui entrent dans la fabrication du breuvage.

La visite se termine par une dégustation si vous le souhaitez, entre différentes absinthes et différents pourcentages d'alcool. On peut également goûter des pâtisseries et gourmandises à base d'absinthe. Nous vous recommandons le soufflé à l'absinthe, un délice.

La personne qui nous a accueillis et servis à la fin était très sympathique et souriante. Elle nous a bien expliqué le "rituel" de la dégustation de l'absinthe. Une...

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Milind GhanekarMilind Ghanekar
Nice museum explaining the history of absinthe - how it is made, how it is served, and also the politics behind it. I definitely learned something new today! The visit is also special since it is in the charming town of Môtiers, which is in the Val-de-Travers valley where absinthe originates from. The museum exhibits are only in French and German, however there is a short explanatory film at the beginning with English subtitles. At the end of the museum visit we were able to try 3 different kinds of absinthe - 2 clear and one green. Our server spoke English and explained the process to mix the water and sugar with the absinthe to make the drink. The museum has a nice terrace where you can sit amidst the absinthe herbs and enjoy a drink on a sunny day.
David CASILLASDavid CASILLAS
Super experience! I took the tour with a local friend. I was amazed at the details and the History. The interesting part I enjoyed was viewing the individual stories. From Sister Odette to the common man. I come from the United States so I could not help but to think of American Prohibition. Then noted to my Swiss Buddy the history of NASCAR in America! So similar are both stories. The sampling at the conclusion is great too. Glad to pick up a few souvenirs at the gift shop. Well done to all involved in this wonderful exhibition! Bravo & 'Merci' `a Mon Compain C. Fatton.🙌
Akhil AroraAkhil Arora
Visited after the famous "creux du van" hike! Got to know a lot about Absinthe: why was it banned, how the ban was removed, and why the regulations are important. Some specifics: 1. Super friendly "english speaking" staff 2. The museum is just "wow" 3. The best part: Absinthe tasting (more than worth the price according to Swiss standards) after the museum visit. I would recommend going for 3 different Absinthe varieties (10 ml) instead of 1 (30 ml), which is slightly expensive (7 chf vs 5 chf), but completely worth it! A must visit if you are in Neuchatel or Noiraigue!
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Nice museum explaining the history of absinthe - how it is made, how it is served, and also the politics behind it. I definitely learned something new today! The visit is also special since it is in the charming town of Môtiers, which is in the Val-de-Travers valley where absinthe originates from. The museum exhibits are only in French and German, however there is a short explanatory film at the beginning with English subtitles. At the end of the museum visit we were able to try 3 different kinds of absinthe - 2 clear and one green. Our server spoke English and explained the process to mix the water and sugar with the absinthe to make the drink. The museum has a nice terrace where you can sit amidst the absinthe herbs and enjoy a drink on a sunny day.
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Super experience! I took the tour with a local friend. I was amazed at the details and the History. The interesting part I enjoyed was viewing the individual stories. From Sister Odette to the common man. I come from the United States so I could not help but to think of American Prohibition. Then noted to my Swiss Buddy the history of NASCAR in America! So similar are both stories. The sampling at the conclusion is great too. Glad to pick up a few souvenirs at the gift shop. Well done to all involved in this wonderful exhibition! Bravo & 'Merci' `a Mon Compain C. Fatton.🙌
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Visited after the famous "creux du van" hike! Got to know a lot about Absinthe: why was it banned, how the ban was removed, and why the regulations are important. Some specifics: 1. Super friendly "english speaking" staff 2. The museum is just "wow" 3. The best part: Absinthe tasting (more than worth the price according to Swiss standards) after the museum visit. I would recommend going for 3 different Absinthe varieties (10 ml) instead of 1 (30 ml), which is slightly expensive (7 chf vs 5 chf), but completely worth it! A must visit if you are in Neuchatel or Noiraigue!
Akhil Arora

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