From the Val-de-Travers, the birthplace of absinthe, a carefully chosen selection of authentic spirits — and a living museum.
A selection of authentic absinthes, spirits, accessories and gift sets, delivered to your door.
Explore the shopThe absinthe interpretation centre: the trail, the garden, the bar and experiences in Môtiers.
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The bar's choice · September 2026
Four centuries of tradition distilled into a timeless ceremony
Wormwood, green anise and hyssop: the plants that make absinthe, and the hands that gather them.
In Môtiers
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.
See the exhibitionLes Absinthiades reviennent à Pontarlier pour leur 24e édition, placée sous le thème « L’Absinthe et les Artistes ». Deux jours de dégustations, expositions, conférences, rencontres et découvertes autour de l’absinthe et de son patrimoine.
See the eventMore than a shop, a house dedicated to authentic absinthe.
Based in the Val-de-Travers, the historical cradle of absinthe, where the Green Fairy was born in the 18th century.
Every bottle is hand-selected from independent distillers who honour traditional methods and local botanicals.
We deliver across Switzerland with careful packaging designed to protect every precious bottle.
Each absinthe carries its story — from copper alembic distillation to the artisan's signature on every label.
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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The Maison de l'Absinthe can be explored alone or with a guide. You can then extend your experience across our various spaces.
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These hands-on workshops and experiences pass on regional expertise, while introducing you to passionate people, to understand absinthe in its contemporary uses.
See this experienceFrom ten people upward the visit is arranged with us: the museum has a limited capacity, and we hold the guide and the table according to your programme. Choose a package and we reply with a proposal.
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.
