OVER TIME
The history of
MONÉGER
François Monéger, born in Grandsaigne, was a pragmatic and visionary mayor of Égletons, famous for having invented a tar based on pine resin that became a popular liqueur. His entrepreneurial spirit and innovation not only marked his time, but also left an indelible mark on the region. After his death, he passed on his legacy to his two sons: Pierre, who knew how to develop and diversify the family business, and Jean-Baptiste, a doctor, thus continuing to embody the values of service and dedication. This rich family history is the foundation of Maison Monéger, which perpetuates passion and creativity through its products.
THE COMEBACK OF THE HOUSE MONÉGER
2023
Liza Dignac, descendant of the branch of Jean Baptiste Monéger, all Egletons doctors from fathers to sons and daughters, decides to revive the family heritage by relaunching the brand. With the Rougerie Distillery and other international combinations, living in the heart of Europe, in Brussels, she breathes new life into the pioneering spirit of her ancestors and brings Monéger spirits back into fashion.
END OF AN ERA... OR INSPIRING BREAK?
1978
Production stops, and the famous pine tar disappears from the shelves. A hard blow, certainly, but only a pause in a family saga full of twists and turns and resilience.
POST-WAR, THE FACTORY AND THE LIDO
1946
In a France in full effervescence, Pierre Monéger builds a factory in Paris. The time is blessed: alcohol flows freely at the Lido, where Pierre becomes a shareholder. Part of Monéger's production ends up on the tables of the wildest evenings in the capital, symbolizing a festive revival and the golden age of cabarets.
OFFICIAL BIRTH OF A DYNASTY
1881
The Goudron Monéger distillery is officially founded! A family adventure where artisanal know-how and unique recipes are passed down from generation to generation. The beginning of a great reputation.
WHEN IT ALL BEGINS
1875
The first sparks of a daring lineage: the Monégers launched with artisanal spirits, without imagining that they were about to build a real institution.
