Olive museum

The Olive Museum in Volx is a collection of traditional tools, presses, and equipment used for olive processing. The exhibits show different methods of cultivation and oil production practiced in the Luberon Regional Natural Park area.

The building was originally a limestone processing facility in the early 1900s. It was later transformed into a museum when Olivier Baussan established the olive collection there in 2006.

The museum shows how olive trees have shaped local life for centuries, from ancient mythology to everyday soap making. You can see the deep connection between this plant and the daily routines of people in the region.

You can walk through the museum on your own or join a guided tour to learn more about olive growing and oil production. Check what options work best for your schedule before you visit.

The museum sits at the base of La Roche Amère, the place where L'Occitane first manufactured their products in the 1980s. This connection to the birthplace of a globally known beauty brand is often overlooked by visitors.