Event − Art, Exhibition
Pernod, the Birth of the Aperitif
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Follow in Henri-Louis Pernod’s footsteps and discover the fascinating story of absinthe through an immersive exhibition.
Absinthe house
- OrtPlace
- Môtiers
At the Maison de l’Absinthe, dive into the remarkable story of Henri-Louis Pernod, an iconic figure born in Le Locle and a pioneer of modern absinthe. Rare artefacts, historic bottles, archival documents and interactive displays retrace the evolution of the famous Green Fairy through to the birth of pastis. A captivating journey into a craft, an industry and a heritage that have left a lasting mark on the Val-de-Travers and far beyond.
Opening hours
Opening hours
- From 29 May 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 10:00 - 18:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 - 17:00
- From 1 Jan 2027 to 28 Feb 2027
- Tuesday - Friday
- 14:00 - 18:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 - 16:00
- From 1 Mar 2027 to 7 Mar 2027
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 10:00 - 18:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 - 17:00
Access
Zugang
- Public transport
- Directions
Links & PDFs
Links & PDFs
- Links
Contact
Contact
- Maison de l'Absinthe Grande Rue 10 2112 Môtiers +41 32 860 10 00 [email protected] maison-absinthe.ch
Pernod, the Birth of the Aperitif
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