Maison de la Lavande Ardèche / Producer-Distiller & Museum

Come aboard the Petit Train des Lavandes for a wonderful journey of colors and scents! Witness the extraction of essential oil, discovering the magical transformation of a flower through artisanal distillation.

Description

Experience Lavandissime at the Maison de la Lavande!

Welcome to the heart of the Ardèche Gorges, in an authentic setting. La Maison de la Lavande and its Lavandaïs estate welcome you from April to September, just outside the village of Saint-Remèze, a few minutes from the Pont d'Arc.

On the program for your guided tour:
Climb aboard the Petit Train des Lavandes for a tour of the estate! An unforgettable experience for young and old alike. New for 2023, enjoy an immersive experience in the 360° room with the show "Marius et l'histoire de la Lavande", retracing the history of this plant over the centuries. With a guide, discover the secrets of lavender in the Salle des Alambics and the Salle des Senteurs. Finally, witness the authentic extraction of essential oil. During your visit, children will enjoy a range of fun and educational activities to help them discover lavender.

Organizing your visit
On-site facilities include a bar, an ice-cream parlour and a snack bar featuring local produce, plus a panoramic terrace. Shaded areas with picnic tables are available for lunch breaks. For children, there's an educational area on bees and a playground with zip lines.
Our store is open to the public. Discover our lavender-based products: essential oils, cosmetics, perfumes, handmade soaps, not forgetting the essential lavender sachets!

Practical info :
- Free parking for cars, coaches and camper vans
- Pets allowed on a leash
- Our areas are accessible to baby carriages and people with reduced mobility.
- Walks and photos in the fields are free and highly recommended.
- Group visits possible for groups of 20 or more on request.

  • Children
  • Groups

Spoken language

  • German
  • English
  • French

Comfort / service

  • Play area
  • Picnic area
  • Bar
  • Toilets
  • Car park
  • Parking nearby
  • Coach parking
  • Private parking
  • Free car park
  • Pets welcome
  • Educational visits
  • Coach access
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Shop
  • Set down on-site for groups
  • Tourist brochures
  • Tourist information
  • Guided tours
  • Online shop

Prices

From 01/04 to 30/09/2023
Adult: 10 €.

From 01/04 to 30/09/2024
Adult: 10 €
Child (10-14 years): 7.50 €.

Free entry for children < 10 years, accompanying guides, the drivers.
Group rate available for > 20 people.

Means of payment

  • Bank/credit card
  • Carte JCB
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Cash
  • Credit transfer
  • Union Pay

Opening

From 01/04 to 30/09/2024, daily between 10 am and 7 pm.