Museum
in Digne-les-Bains

Musée de la Lavande

Discover the history of lavender cultivation around Digne-les-Bains, since 1900.
Sound and light museum, recounting the history of lavender work in the surroundings of Digne-les-Bains – historic capital of lavender – from the 1900s to the present day.

Memories, life stories and legends surrounding lavender and its essence, an emblematic product of the Digne territory.

Free lavandin distillation demonstration in July and August:
Days and times to be determined.
Booking is recommended.
Maximum of 12 people.
Free.
Tips and Suggestions

Free old-fashioned distillation demonstration in July and August.

We speak: English, French

Themes:

  • Science and technology
  • Arts and culture
  • Agriculture rural world
  • Popular arts and traditions
  • Local history

Visit

Average duration of the individual visit: 45 min.
Minimum group size: 30 people

Customers

Special family with children

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently

Opening

From 01/09 to 31/12/2024, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. to 13 p.m., 15 p.m. to 18 p.m.

From 01/03 to 31/05/2025, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
And from 15:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.

From 01/06 to 31/08/2025, every day.

From 01/09 to 31/12/2025, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. to 13 p.m., 15 p.m. to 18 p.m.

Admission fees

Admission feesMin.Max.
Adult
5,50 €-
Free for children under: 14 years old

Payment methods

  • Bank / credit card
  • Cheque
  • Cash

Services

Equipments

  • Toilets
  • Air-conditioning
  • Show room
  • Screening Room
  • Parking nearby

Services

  • Pet Friendly
  • Theme visit
  • Shop

Activities on site

  • Animation

Location details

  • Thermes Digne-les-Bains
  • Lake or body of water at -5 km
  • Bus station within 500 m

Suggestions

Near…

From 5,50 € / adult

Address

32, boulevard Gassendi
04000 Digne-les-Bains
How do I get there?
Not wheelchair accessible
Animals are accepted

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