The distillery
Traditional know-how in the heart of the Plateau de Valensole
After harvesting, the lavender and lavandin flowers are transported to our distillery in the heart of the fields. They are then placed in a vat, similar to a giant still, where steam extracts the essential oil. This process, called distillation, takes several hours. It requires great care to guarantee the quality of the essential oil. It’s a very special moment, when the air fills with the intense scent of lavender and lavandin.
We invite you to make an appointment to visit the distillery. We’ll explain how it works, and you’ll be intoxicated by the delicious scent of lavender.
Our distillery is located in the heart of the Plateau de Valensole surrounded by fields of organic lavender and lavandin, which we grow and harvest ourselves. This proximity between our crops and our distillery guarantees the freshness of our plants and the quality of our essential oils.
Distillation is an ancestral practice inherited from our forefathers. The essential oil is extracted from lavender and lavandin flowers using steam. This gentle method preserves all the beneficial properties of our plants.
Today, distillation is carried out in large vats to improve efficiency.
During the distillation season, from July to August, you can watch the process live. Our doors are open to visitors wishing to find out more about this traditional technique and discover behind-the-scenes production of our organic essential oils.
Our organic lavender and lavandin essential oils are the fruit of careful, environmentally-friendly work. They are produced without any additives or chemicals, in line with our commitment to organic and sustainable farming.
It is in this distillery, amidst the emblematic landscapes of the Plateau de Valensole, that we transform our precious flowers into essential oils.
These are then used to make our soaps, our detergents and all our by-products.
Cabane sur la route de Manosque (D6)
Open from June to July during flowering season, all year round by appointment.
Opening hours
Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Rue Albert Richaud in the center of Valensole
Open from May to October
Opening hours
Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
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