Maple syrup making: alcoholic beverages Économusée®
It all started with a dream: to make the best alcoholic beverages with maple sap on the family land, with a contemporary twist. So, starting in 1992, Vallier Robert developed unique expertise! He now ferments maple sap into white wine, sparkling wine and aperitifs aged in barrels, all of which are exceptional gourmet products.
In addition, the site itself is worth the detour: deep in the forest, it exudes a magical beauty in all seasons with the weathered wooden buildings adding to its charm. Owners Vallier Robert and Nathalie Decaigny invite you to visit!
During the guided tour or the cellar/cocktail package, both of which will take you from the cellars to the sugar shack, discover the story of Domaine Vallier Robert and the art of fermentation as well as the processes involved in turning maple sap into syrup or alcoholic beverages. Our wines, gourmet products and organic maple syrups are available to taste in the gift shop.
Would you like to sip a glass of wine or a cocktail? Head for the terrace, choose your beverage and enjoy the moment. You can also enjoy a picnic on the grounds and explore the trail through the sugar bush.
Opening dates
Open year-round
Schedule
Late March to late April and June 24 to September 5: open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open the rest of the year Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also open on Thanksgiving weekend (October 8 to 10). Closed for three weeks after Christmas. Guided tours available from late March to mid October.Cost
$18/person for cellar/cocktail package; $10/person for guided tour; $7/person for tasting sessionReservations
Required for groups and recommended for all in high seasonPayment methods
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Visa
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MasterCard
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Interac
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Cash
Activities available
Services
- Picnic area
- Pets allowed on leashes only
- Boutique
- Free parking
- Other: marked trail
- Guide services
How to get there
From Québec City: Take Highway 20, then routes 85 and 295 to the village of Auclair.
From Rimouski: Take routes 232 and 295 to the village of Auclair.
From New Brunswick: Take routes 85 and 295 to the village of Auclair.
Affiliations and distinctions
Affiliations
- Tourisme Bas-Saint-Laurent
- ÉCONOMUSÉE® network
- Certified organic by Ecocert Canada
- Saveurs du Bas-Saint-Laurent
Distinctions
- Winner of over 115 medals awarded during various prestigious national and international competitions over the last 15 years