Musée de la Lavande, Museum and tourist train in Saint-Remèze, France.
Musée de la Lavande is a working estate with antique distillation equipment and rows of lavender plants that visitors can explore by small train. The site combines exhibition buildings, open fields filled with plants, and a narrow-gauge railway that winds through the property to connect different areas.
The site preserves traditional distillation methods through restored equipment housed in a dedicated space, with techniques that have remained largely unchanged since the early 1900s. This continuity reflects the enduring craft heritage of lavender processing in the broader Provence region.
Visitors experience lavender as a source of regional pride through hands-on activities at the aroma station, where they learn to identify the distinct scents of different varieties. The place celebrates the plant's deep roots in Provençal life and landscape.
The site operates seasonally from spring through early autumn and provides free parking for both cars and larger vehicles. Comfortable shoes are recommended since exploring the fields and boarding the train involves considerable walking and climbing.
The estate features a 360-degree immersive room where the Marius show traces lavender's story across different periods and cultural moments. This multimedia experience stands apart from the outdoor and mechanical elements elsewhere on the grounds.
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