Festive Day – July 22, 2026: “Traditional Made-in-France Know-How” at the Lavender Museum Luberon

For this special festive day, the museum offers discovery workshops for children and adults included with the museum admission ticket.

Traditional Made-in-France Know-How – Wednesday, July 22, 2026

On July 22, 2026, the Lavender Museum Luberon opens its doors for a hands-on day celebrating craft, senses and heritage. With Traditional Made-in-France Know-How, visitors enjoy an immersive Luberon experience in a must-visit museum in Provence — iconic scents, traditional gestures and encounters with the museum team. A perfect answer to “What to do in the Luberon?” near Gordes and Avignon, in the Vaucluse, in Provence.

Exclusive highlight: open doors to the organic skincare lab in Coustellet

That day, visitors can access a place rarely open to the public: the laboratory located in the building next to the museum. The production team presents the key stages behind the organic skincare range made with fine lavender essential oil, grown and distilled by the Lincelé family. The visit gives clear reference points, shows quality controls, and explains raw material choices — a concrete look at Made in France.

Lab visits: maximum 8 people per session, at the following times: 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm.
Booking required by phone at +33 (0)4 90 76 91 23.

From field to bottle: Made in France by the Lavender Museum Luberon

At the Lavender Museum Luberon, Made in France starts at the source: fine lavender. It is grown on the family estate without irrigation, using sowing, crop rotations and green manure. It is distilled on site, ensuring clear traceability and consistent quality. From this fine lavender essential oil, the museum develops its own organic cosmetics — in-house formulas designed, tested and made in the estate laboratory. Visitors discover a complete local production chain, from field to bottle.

This approach also guides packaging choices. Packaging and tubes are manufactured in France, with priority given to the closest possible partners to limit transport and support national know-how. Production is based in the wider Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, and very often in the Luberon. For the shop, supply is kept short: most products come directly from the lab just a few metres away, significantly reducing the logistics footprint.

Made in France here is more than a label. It reflects a responsible production approach developed by a family business focused on quality, traceability and environmental impact — adding meaning to a visit in the heart of Provence and the Luberon.

Full programme – Traditional Made-in-France Know-How

10:00 am – Opening and first discoveries

From opening time, visitors can choose their own pace: self-guided tour, workshops, distillation moments, deeper explanations and a gourmet break. The day is easy to plan — even with children. This Luberon museum visit offers short activities alongside more in-depth experiences.

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

The audio-guided visit invites you to explore a collection filled with authentic pieces and to follow the story of lavender, tools, people and the lands of the Luberon. Ideal for a family visit in the Luberon, a couple’s outing, or a cultural stop near Gordes.

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

Distillation is the living heart of the day Traditional Made-in-France Know-How. The distiller explains each step, the scents evolve, and the gestures become clear. Visitors observe, ask questions, and leave with practical insight into fine lavender and how it becomes essential oil.

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

Discovery workshops – Traditional Made-in-France Know-How

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. Visitors explore iconic Provence fragrances, identify subtle differences, connect a scent to a plant, and understand the link between cultivation, harvesting 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. Simple, fun and easy to fit between activities — a true family highlight in the Luberon.

Duration: about 20 minutes. Included with admission.

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

The lavender spindle is an emblematic tradition of the Vaucluse. Mrs Bagnoli demonstrates the technique step by step and helps each participant succeed with the weaving. Take home a scented, long-lasting object that captures the spirit of the day.

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

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

A gentle, creative moment for everyone. Nathalie Maire guides each participant to create a watercolour inspired by lavender. Suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike — a unique Luberon souvenir and a perfect cultural activity 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… The perfect treat between two visits or after a workshop.

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 or a lab visit, 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 “Traditional Made-in-France Know-How” on July 22, 2026, near Gordes, in the heart of the Luberon, Provence.