Festive day : August 12, 2026 in Provence | Provence Lavender Celebration Day (Lavender Museum Luberon)

To celebrate Provence lavender, the museum offers a day full of discovery activities for children and adults. Workshops are included with the museum admission ticket.

Provence Lavender Celebration Day – Wednesday, August 12, 2026

On August 12, 2026, the Lavender Museum Luberon celebrates lavender in the heart of summer with “Provence Lavender Celebration Day”. The programme highlights Provençal traditions, harvesting gestures and the magic of distillation. Visitors enjoy an immersive Luberon experience in a must-visit museum in Provence — the perfect answer to “What to do in the Luberon?”. Just minutes from Gordes and close to Avignon, in the Vaucluse, this celebration welcomes all ages for a day filled with scents, know-how and summer memories.

In Provence, lavender has always been celebrated to the rhythm of the farming calendar. In Sault, the lavender festival traditionally took place around the weekend of August 15, as the harvest comes to an end. It’s also at this time that the price of essential oil can be set more accurately, as it depends on the real production and the quality obtained. A reminder that lavender is more than a postcard — it tells the story of a trade, a season and living know-how.

Highlight: sickle harvesting demonstration

Lavender is also celebrated through the gesture. Watch a traditional hand-cutting demonstration with a sickle, just like in the old days. The explanations are easy to follow, the rhythm is lively, and everyone leaves with a freshly cut bunch of lavandin — a key moment of “Provence Lavender Celebration Day”, full of tradition and sharing.

Times: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

Full programme – Provence Lavender Celebration Day

10:00 am – Opening and first discoveries

From opening time, plan your day your way: self-guided museum visit, workshops, distillation, the harvest demonstration and a gourmet break. The programme suits every pace, mixing quick discoveries with more in-depth moments.

10:00 am to 6:00 pm – Audio-guided museum visit (continuous)

The audio-guided visit helps you discover the collection, tools and know-how linked to lavender. Follow each step from field to distillation and understand lavender’s place in the heritage of the Vaucluse and Provence.

The audio guide is available in French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Czech, Dutch and Russian.

Duration: 1h to 1h15.

10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm – Old-fashioned distillation

Old-fashioned distillation reveals how lavender becomes essential oil. Scents evolve, gestures come to life, and the explanations provide clear, practical insights. A must during “Provence Lavender Celebration Day”.

Duration: 20 to 30 minutes.
Booking recommended by phone: +33 (0)4 90 76 91 23.

Discovery workshops – Provence Lavender Celebration Day

For this special event, all workshops are included with the museum admission ticket, except those led by external instructors: scented watercolour (€5 contribution) and lavender spindle weaving (€10 contribution).

10:00 am to 11:30 am and 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm – Sensory Workshop

A workshop to recognise, compare and memorise scents. Explore Provence fragrances, spot subtle differences, match a scent to a plant, and understand the link between cultivation, harvest and distillation. Good French required.

Included with admission. Booking required by phone: +33 (0)4 90 76 91 23.

10:30 am to 5:00 pm – Kids’ Lavender Sachet Workshop

Children create their own lavender sachet with Céline and Allison — a short, simple and playful activity, perfect for a family visit in the Luberon.

Duration: about 20 minutes. Included with admission.

10:00 am to 6:00 pm – Lavender Spindle Weaving Workshop with Mrs Bagnoli

Mrs Bagnoli shares the art of the lavender spindle — a Provençal tradition loved for its fragrance and elegance. Everyone leaves with their own creation.

Duration: 1h to 1h30. Contribution: €10 paid directly to Patricia.

2:00 pm to 6:00 pm – Scented Watercolour Workshop with Nathalie Maire

Nathalie Maire guides each participant to create a lavender-inspired watercolour. A gentle, accessible moment and a perfect complement to cultural activities in Provence.

Sessions: 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm.
Duration: 1h. Contribution: €5 paid directly to Nathalie. Booking required by phone: +33 (0)4 90 76 91 23.

Gourmet break

10:00 am to 7:00 pm – Ice cream stand in the museum courtyard

The ice cream stand sets up in the courtyard with creative flavours: fine lavender, thyme, rose, rosemary, melon… A sweet break between two activities.

Price: €3 per scoop. Museum closes at 7:00 pm.

Prices and practical information

Admission:

Adult: €8

Student, senior: €7

Child (11–16): €4

Child up to age 10: free

Tickets: on site from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Museum closes at 7:00 pm.

For this special event, all workshops are included with the museum admission ticket, except those led by external instructors: scented watercolour (€5 contribution) and lavender spindle weaving (€10 contribution).

Bookings and contact

To book a workshop, distillation slot, or animation, the team is available at +33 (0)4 90 76 91 23. For group visit requests in Provence or private events, please use the website contact form to receive a tailored proposal.

Book your visit to the Lavender Museum Luberon and experience “Provence Lavender Celebration Day” on August 12, 2026, near Gordes, in the heart of the Luberon, Provence.