Barrême-en

Guided tour of the Distillery Museum

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Take a guided tour and discover the history of this former fine lavender distillery, built in 1905 by the German company Schimmel. A unique testimony to a past linked to the perfume industry, which flourished in the middle of the 20th century.
Musée intercommunal de la distillerie Boutique musée de la distillerie
Musée intercommunal de la distillerie
Boutique musée de la distillerie

The guided tour, which lasts around 1 hour, takes you through the history of lavender in Barrême, its use and exploitation in the mid-20th century, right in the heart of what was once the capital of “blue gold”. The essential oil production process will hold no more secrets for you!

  • Prices

    Full price: 5 €, Family pass: 4 €.

    Free entry for children under 3.

  • Payment method

    • Bank/credit card
    • Check
    • Travellers Cheque
    • Cash
    • Online payment
    • Culture Pass

  • Spoken languages

    • English
    • French

  • Services & Equipment

    • Stroller-accessible
    • Tourist information
    • Shop

    Animaux : Refused