Cabrières-d'Avignon
Luberon Lavender Museum
Based in an old Provençal stone house, the Lavender Museum is a must for all nature lovers interested in true fine lavender. The Lincelé Family began this fabulous project in 1991, inviting visitors to discover the true lavender of Provence, "fine lavender".
Every weekday from May to September, the museum runs creative activities relating to the sense of smell.
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The visit takes you through a vast collection of lavender stills from the 16th century to present day, and is commented in 11 foreign languages on the audio-guides, leaving visitors free to visit the museum in keeping with their interests. See all the rooms, the collections, the projection room with documentaries filmed at the Chateau du Bois at the base of Mont-Ventoux, on planting, harvesting and the distillation of fine lavender from Haute Provence.
Allow yourself one hour for the visit, to take full advantage of the fragrance and virtues of lavender.
There is also a shop offering an exclusive line of natural cosmetics. This high-quality 'Chateau du Bois' line features AOC essential oil of fine lavender.
To further share his passion, Jack Lincelé organises distillation of lavandin every year from 1 July to 25 August in an open-flame still from the 1900's. An interesting and fun opportunity to see distillation, and meet other visitors, the distiller and the gardeners from the Luberon who bring their lavandin in for distilling.
The museum has been given the 'Tourisme et Handicap' label to certify its accessibility for disabled persons in terms of motor, aural, visual and mental.
Audioguide available free of charge in French, English, Italian, German, Chinese, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, and Japanese.
Free admission for under 11's.
Group rate for groups over 20. Guided visits for groups only.
Also available: a variety of high-quality products for beauty and skincare, well-being, and the home.
Commitment to more sustainable tourism
When summer brings the lavender flowers into bloom, coloring the fields in brilliant shades of blue and violet, the magic of nature comes to life. At the Musée de la Lavande, this magic is experienced every month, with a respectful and educational approach, from April to December.Immerse yourself in the world of fine lavender, the emblematic flower of Provence and a true botanical treasure.
Discover its history, its cultivation and its role at the heart of sustainable agriculture. Through captivating stories, explore the secrets of lavender: production, harvesting, distillation, and its uses in cosmetics and aromatherapy. Committed
the Museum promotes partnerships with local producers and craftsmen from Provence, guaranteeing exemplary traceability and reduced environmental impact.
Each product or experience is a celebration of regional know-how and proximity to the area.
The Museum offers an immersive experience with audioguides, projections, guided tours, animations and creative workshops. Each activity is designed to awaken the senses and raise awareness of the need to preserve this unique heritage. An unforgettable experience to listen, observe, smell, understand, and leave with a new awareness of this Provencal jewel. Join us on a sensory and sustainable journey, where Provence's
Provence fine lavender is part of a local, eco-responsible approach!
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Luberon Lavender Museum276 route de Gordes
Hameau de Coustellet
84220 Cabrières-d'Avignon
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Contact details
Longitude : 5.146194Latitude : 43.869777
Access by Zou! bus: routes 907, 914, 915, 917 and 918 – stops: Route d'Apt (Maubec 915), Place du Marché (Maubec 907, 914, 917, 918), École (Cabrières 915) Journey time: Cavaillon–Coustellet: 30 mins / Apt–Coustellet: 30 mins / Isle-sur-la-Sorgue–Coustellet: 10 mins
Infos pratiques
Dates and times
From 30/03 to 23/12/2026 daily between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
10am to 6pm non-stop in July and August.
Languages spoken
- German
- English
- French
Prices
Adult: 8 €
Reduced price: 5.50 to 7 € (€5.50 disability card €7, student, pensioner €7 group rate for 15 people or more)
Child (11-16 years): 4 €.
Free entry for children under 10, press, accompanying guides, the drivers.
Group rate available for 10 people or more.
Means of payment
- Carte JCB
- Check
- Credit transfer
- Union Pay
- Bank/credit card
- Cash
- American Express
- Travellers Cheque
- Online payment
- Pass’Région Jeunes
Facilities
- Film room
- Private parking
- Coach parking
- Meeting room
- Car park
- Public WC
- Picnic area
- Exhibition space
- Air conditioning
- Toilets
- Entertainments room
- Shelter for bikes/mountain bikes
Audioguides available in 11 languages and the same goes for brochures.
Services
- Educational visits
- Coach access
- Room hire
- Themed tour
- Shop
- Permanent entertainments organiser
- Wi-fi
- Tourist brochures
- Guided tours
- Online shop
- Ticketing in number
Meeting rooms
| Room name | Classroom | Theater | U-shape | Banquet | Cocktail | Square | Natural light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Salon Privé | - | - | - | - | - | - | oui |
| L'Atelier | - | - | - | - | - | - | oui |
Rooms equipped with Video projector, Microphone, Air conditioning, Wifi in room, Screen
Average visitor review score
- 8,9 /10
- Fairguest rating