Lavender Museum, Heritage museum in Cabrières-d'Avignon, France
The Lavender Museum is a heritage museum in Cabrières-d'Avignon devoted to the history and processing of lavender. It displays copper stills, old production equipment, and other objects that show how this plant was worked with in Provence.
The museum was founded in 1991 to preserve knowledge about lavender farming and traditional distillation techniques that developed over multiple generations. The collection documents methods that reach back to the 16th century.
The collection shows how lavender has been grown and processed in this region for generations. You can see how the plant plays a central role in the local economy and daily life here.
The museum offers guided tours and demonstrations of distillation processes so you can watch the work steps yourself. The shop sells authentic lavender products made locally.
The museum has a lab area where visitors can encounter different lavender varieties and experiment with how essential oils are made. This hands-on experience helps you understand the chemical processes behind the products.
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