The extraordinary day

Plunge into the heart of the A 1710 distillery activity

Discover the rum production process. Uncover all the secrets of cane pressing, rum distillation, bottling and cellar work. And to complete this experience, the Cellar Master will share his finest creations with you, and perhaps even a few surprises…

The morning in detail

Upon arrival at 8:00 a.m., participate in the distillation of the day’s vintage under the supervision of Joël, our Master Distiller and operator of our still ‘La Belle Aline’.

At 9:00 a.m., alongside Pascal and Andy, take part in pressing the harvested cane to extract the coveted ‘vesou’ (cane juice).

At 10:00 a.m., once the pressing is finished, enjoy a quiet break in the gardens of the Habitation while sampling fresh local fruit juices and artisanal pâtés.

At 10:30 a.m., head off to see the fermentation stage, this time alongside Moéana.

At 11:00 a.m., Cédric Paviot, our Cellar Master, will be waiting for you to help him with his work in the cellar as well as with the bottling or the labelling of our bottles.

At 12:00 noon, the Cellar Master will introduce you to tasting methods and why various types of barrels are used. This workshop will be followed by a tasting of the extraordinary rums range.

At 2:00 p.m., it will be time to say goodbye and, if you wish, head to one of the many nearby restaurants to discover Creole cuisine.

Extraordinary Day Rates

For an experience at the heart of the distillery
from 8am to 2pm:

250€ per adult
Free for under-18s

We look forward to seeing you at the Habitation du Simon.

For information and registration, please use the ‘Book’ form below, or send an email to contact@a1710.fr or call +596 696 08 26 30.

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For all reservation requests, please contact us using the following form.

Les Salons de Dégustation
at Habitation du Simon

Did you know that The Habitation du Simon tasting rooms are open from Monday to Saturday.
You can enjoy a free tasting in a magical setting, in the company of our passionate staff.
It’s also an opportunity to take home one or more of our Rhums Extraordinaires.

Les Rhums Extraordinaires A 1710

Authentic in their respect for ancestral know-how, A 1710 rums are also innovative in many ways. Each vintage displays a complex and bewitching aromatic range, resulting from the passion and dedication of men and women of conviction. The exclusivity of the production techniques and the originality of the recipes make A 1710 rums extraordinary.