Travel to the Fécamp Palais de la Bénédictince, a fairy tale building of tall campaniles, spires and stonework. Start your visit by exploring a small museum of religious art, including stunning gilded chalices and illuminated books. Hear about Dom Bernardo Vincelli, a legendary Bénédictine monk from Venice, who is said to have created a healthful elixir using 27 herbs and spices from around the world. Pick up the historic thread in the 19th-century, when Alexandre Le Grand discovered the recipe in an abbey library, and began producing the liqueur.

Find out how the spirit is made in the distillery, the only Bénédictine distillery in the world, which uses 19th-century hammered stills and traditional cellaring techniques. Learn how the ingredients for Bénédictine liqueur are sourced from around the world, then finish the trip in the Winter Garden, where you can relax over a Bénédictine tasting, and purchase pastries and drinks from the café. Save time for browsing the unique bottlings and souvenirs in the palace's retail shop.