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The Lavender Museum Luberon, in Vaucluse.

Discover True Provence Lavender with visits for Families and Groups.

Just ten minutes from the beautiful village of Gordes lies the Lavender Museum Luberon. Housed in a traditional Provence house made of dry stones from Gordes and surrounded by a lavender field, olive trees, and parasol pines, this picturesque place transports visitors to the authenticity of Provence.

The charming atmosphere makes the museum the perfect sanctuary for the rare and precious true lavender, or fine lavender of Provence. Here, the discovery of this iconic flower intertwines with the cultural and natural heritage of the region.

True conservatory for fine Lavender, the treasure from Provence

This unique conservatory of stills, machines and curiosities offers much more than standard visits/tours. It's an invitation to total immersion, with traditional distillation, lavender-scented watercolor, lavender sachet workshops, and a cinema screening. The Lavender Museum Luberon in Vaucluse offers a range of engaging experiences for families, children, and groups. The diverse activities and visits, from captivating workshops to playful animations, make the Lavender Museum Luberon a must-visit destination for all lovers of this fragrant flower.

Here, family discovery takes on a new dimension, transforming each visit into a sensory adventure in the heart of Provence.

The goal of this family owned museum is to preserve and share the essence of this iconic plant of Vaucluse.

As a pioneer and innovator, it has created the first and only museum exclusively dedicated to fine lavender of Provence, Lavandula angustifolia, Lavandula officinalis Chaix.

This ethnological heritage museum highlights the multiple facets of this beautiful flower. Dedicated to the history and craftsmanship of lavender growers, the Lavender Museum reveals the true art of true lavender. It combines the beauty of this culture, environmental commitment, and uses for well-being in aromatherapy and cosmetics. Preserving this heritage and passing on this endemic lavender from the Provence mountains remains the guiding principle of this museum of growers and enthusiasts of lavender.

A Showcase for a Precious Flower, Fine lavender from Provence

The visit allows you to dive into the historical and olfactory universe of this Provençe icon through the discovery of botanical lavender varieties, the history of the first producers and distillers, scenographies with the largest private collection of lavender essential oil stills from the 16th century to the present day, and lavender heritage objects with 346 unique pieces. To accompany this visit, an enthusiastic and multicultural team of specialist guides shares and passes on the values and traditions of this unique lavender in the world. The Lavender Museum is an exceptional conservatory to preserve the heritage of Mother Nature and the talent of the men and women who work every day of the year to paint the magnificent landscapes of lavender fields.

A Living and Current Place to visit in order to discover Lavender in Provence

To delve into specific topics, lectures are offered throughout the year on topics like the environment, gastronomy, lavender perfumes, romance, and calendar-related traditions.

The different spaces of the Lavender Museum also allow for specific activities. There is the Expo to discover the history, the Projection room to learn about the harvest and traditional distillation still practiced today on the Domaine Le Château du Bois at 1100 meters altitude, the Educational Workshop for a lavender experience with family or group with personal creations, the Distillation space in the museum gardens where each summer the scents of the still attract lavender visitors, the Private Lounge for cozy receptions in an elegant and intimate atmosphere, and the Museum Shop, the privileged space to test and discover all-natural and organic cosmetics, High Provence AOP lavender essential oil, niche perfumes from the Le Château du Bois Provence brand with specialized beauty and wellness advisors in the nicest lavender shop in Provence.