Maison de la Lavande Visit

During this Maison de la Lavande Visit, you'll explore lavender's mysteries and fragrances, complemented by a tourist train ride through aromatic fields.

Maison de la Lavande Visit

At your selected time, we'll convene at the entrance to the Maison de la Lavande. The visit starts with a tourist train ride through the lavender fields surrounding the museum. This unique experience includes the soft fragrance of lavender permeating the air.

We'll then enter the Maison de la Lavande to explore various scents at the aroma table, focusing on three types of lavender: fine, aspic, and lavandin. We'll uncover the main differences among them.

Additionally, the visit involves a demonstration of lavender essential oil distillation utilizing a traditional extraction process, followed by intriguing historical facts about lavender.

We will also discuss the origins of lavender in Saint-Remèze, the picturesque French Ardéchois village where the Maison de la Lavande is situated.

Upon completing our 1-hour tour, you may enjoy refreshments at the museum bar at your leisure, with a recommendation for the lavender ice cream.