Maison de l'Absinthe · Val-de-Travers

A living heritage of history, botany and ritual.

From the Val-de-Travers, the birthplace of absinthe, a carefully chosen selection of authentic spirits — and a living museum.

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Absinthes, ritual & gourmet

A selection of authentic absinthes, spirits, accessories and gift sets, delivered to your door.

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The Museum

Visit, understand, taste

The absinthe interpretation centre: the trail, the garden, the bar and experiences in Môtiers.

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Maison de l'Absinthe
The reference for Swiss absinthe

Maison de l'Absinthe

Maison de l'Absinthe curates exclusively absinthes produced in the Val-de-Travers and in Switzerland — where absinthe was first distilled and where its original tradition endures.

Rooted in its birthplace, as a museum we safeguard the authenticity and savoir-faire that continue to shape true absinthe. Maison de l'Absinthe curates a highly selective collection of Swiss absinthes that preserve the original continuity of Absinthe.

In the press The World’s Largest Absinthe Fountain

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    Maison de l’Absinthe is Guest of Honour at the 2026 Saint-Martin Market in Porrentruy

    From 13 to 16 November, and for the Revira on 21 and 22 November, the Green Fairy comes to Porrentruy! Join us in the Hôtel-Dieu courtyard around our giant fountain to discover our absinthes and specialities. Don’t miss the live distillation with Distillerie Wanner on Saturday afternoon and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. You can also reserve one of the 100 bottles of our exclusive cuvée, Absinthe de la Saint-Martin, by pre-order at our stand.

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Our selection

Featured absinthes

L'Officine 65%
Distillerie DistAB

L'Officine 65%

Couvet (NE) · Val-de-Travers · Switzerland
CHF 58.00
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The bar's choice · November 2026

The month's absinthe

La Valote MartinFée Verte 54%Couvet (NE) · Val-de-Travers · Switzerland
Absinthe Fée Verte 54% is a traditionally distilled absinthe defined by its clear botanical structure and measured bitterness. Crafted according to a classic recipe, it reflects the artisanal distilling traditions of the Val-de-Travers.
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Fée Verte 54%
Artisan partners

Our distillers

Distillerie Alain Rey
Fleurier (NE)

Distillerie Alain Rey
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Tradition

The absinthe ritual

Two centuries of tradition distilled into a timeless ceremony

  1. The Dilution Ritual
  2. The Louche Effect
  3. The Ritual Steps
  4. The Distiller’s Craft
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Two glasses of absinthe on stone steps beside a fountain, mid-ritual, water still dripping through the slotted spoons resting on their rims.
Botanicals

Where the Green Fairy takes root

Wormwood, green anise and hyssop: the plants that make absinthe, and the hands that gather them.

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In Môtiers

Visit the absinthe museum

The Maison de l'Absinthe brings together a heritage building, a permanent trail, a botanical garden and a tasting bar. Explore it on your own or with a guide, at your own pace.
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Museum gallery in blue light: original Pernod absinthe posters, framed prints and archive photographs along the wall
Agenda

Not to be missed

The Pernod exhibition entrance: a wall reading "Pernod, naissance de l'apéritif" beside a chronological frieze, visitors inside
Exhibitions ·

Henry-Louis Pernod, a visionary

Thirteen bilingual panels, original objects, a portrait film and an animated map retrace the birth of Pernod Fils at Pontarlier in 1805 and the rise of a distillery that shaped the history of the aperitif.

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Poster of the Val-de-Travers Open Doors Weekend of Culture, 31 October and 1 November, at the Maison de l'Absinthe
Festivals & regional events

Culture Open Doors Weekend

Our most recent gathering. New dates appear through the year.

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All the dates

Conferences, workshops, openings and absinthe festivals.

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Experiences

Absinthe up close

Absinthe diabolisation exhibition room with vintage prohibition-era posters and display cases

Immersive Days

Conceived as genuine journeys across a territory, the Immersive Days combine cultural visits, encounters with craftspeople, walks and tastings. They are offered on fixed dates or adapted to the season and the availability of our partners.

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Coming as a group

Groups & private hire

From ten people, we arrange the visit with you: the museum's capacity is limited, so we reserve the guide and the table around your programme. Choose a formula and we will reply with a proposal.

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Our heritage

The story of absinthe

Born in the misty valleys of the Swiss Jura in the late 18th century, absinthe is far more than a spirit — it is a cultural phenomenon that has shaped art, literature, and the very idea of bohemian creativity. From its origins as a medicinal elixir to its rise as the drink of choice for Parisian artists and writers, the Green Fairy has always stood apart.

The Val-de-Travers, a secluded valley straddling the Franco-Swiss border, is where it all began. Here, the unique combination of altitude, limestone springs, and wild botanicals — grande absinthe, petite absinthe, green anise, and fennel — created the terroir that gives authentic absinthe its unmistakable character.

Today, a new generation of distillers honours the ancestral recipes while bringing their own creativity to the craft.

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