Maison de la Lavande Ardèche / Producer-Distiller & Museum

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, you'll discover the secrets of lavender in the Salle des Alambics and the Salle des Senteurs. Finally, witness the authentic extraction of essential oil. Organize your visit: On-site bar, ice-cream parlour and snack bar featuring local produce, plus 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. New for 2025: Join our lavender-themed creative workshops, perfect for families and friends! Our workshops invite you to share a fun and memorable experience surrounded by the soothing scents of lavandin. Let your creativity flow and take home your own handmade creations — a gentle lavender soap, relaxing bath salts, a charming plaster fragrance diffuser, or a delicate sachet filled with lavandin flowers. Between laughter, discoveries, and enchanting aromas, enjoy an unforgettable sensory experience in a warm and authentic atmosphere guided by our passionate host. Our store is open to the public. Discover our lavender-based products: essential oils, natural 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.