BREWERY LONGCAKE DISTILLERY

Since 1895, Longueteau rum has been produced at l'Espérance - Monrepos, the region's last steam distillery. The rum is distributed under two brands: Longueteau rum for export, and Monrepos rum for distribution in the Guadeloupe archipelago.

A visit to this estate is interesting not only from a historical point of view, but also from a romantic one: Christopher Columbus is said to have landed a few steps away in 1493, giving the site a heritage aspect. You'll also discover the history of this estate in the company of its welcoming owners: during the sugar crisis at the end of the ^19th century, the owner, the Marquis de Sainte-Marie, took up gambling, but to no avail. He was forced to sell his property, which became the Marquisat de Sainte-Marie estate.

From 1895 onwards, Henri Longueteau transformed the former sugar refinery to produce agricultural rum. Since then, four generations have succeeded him in this adventure. The Longueteau distillery is the only one in Guadeloupe to be 100% self-sufficient in sugar cane. The cane comes exclusively from their plantations on the Marquisat de Sainte-Marie estate, located at the foot of the Soufrière massif.

At the end of the visit, a tasting of this delicious agricultural rum is offered in the boutique.

Reservations are advisable, as the number of places on the tour is limited. A reservation system now allows you to book directly online via the link provided in their contact details.