Why a museum for Lavender?

Lavender Museum: homage to the treasure of Provence

Opened in 1991 in response to the widespread use of lavender, often hybrid lavenders or lavandins too common in detergents and other fragrant products, the Lavender Museum is committed to restoring the reputation of this mythical plant, the queen of high-end perfumery and natural care, aromatherapy.

Restoring lavender’s noble image

Producer and distiller since the end of the 19th century, the Lincelé family has perpetuated for five generations the know-how of lavender, the real one, the one found in the mountainous regions of Vaucluse at an altitude of 1,100 m. In the 1970s, large industries used lavandin to flavor laundry detergents and other products, a derivative that is the polar opposite of the original plant. The confusion among the public was so great that the Lincelés decided to build an educational space to clear minds and learn more about the world of botany. The Lavender Museum opened its doors in 1991.

Put the public at the heart of the history of lavender

The Lavender Museum retraces the historical journey of lavender producers, allowing the public to discover via visits how it is harvested, distilled and then used commercially. The main exhibition highlights 346 collector's items, presenting stills from different eras, agricultural machines and other preservation pieces for lavender oils. Since this year, visitors have also been actors at the heart of the museum. A workshop space allows them to immerse themselves in an activity where they will have to use their five senses.