About this tour
Tour a family-run lavender distillery nestled below the Vercors mountains, operating since 1930. Over 90 minutes, you'll move through the science of lavender cultivation, see how three distinct varieties differ in scent and yield, and watch distillation in action—both heritage stills and current methods. An olfactory session helps you match essential oils to practical household uses. Finish by browsing the heritage room, exploring the fields, and shopping 300+ French artisanal products on-site.
Highlights
- Three lavender varieties explained: fine, spike, and lavandin
- Watch distillation process from flower to finished oil
- Smell-test workshop to identify what suits your needs
- Heritage stills and 95-year-old family farm grounds
- 300+ local French products in working farm shop
- Vercols mountain views and accessible herb fields
What to expect
You'll start indoors learning why lavender became central to perfumery and wellness, then move into botany—the staff show you actual plants and explain cultivation differences that affect aroma and output. The distillation room walks you through both old copper stills and modern equipment; it's straightforward, hands-on explanation rather than pure chemistry. Mid-tour, you'll sample various oils and waters, identifying scent profiles that match your interests—practical stuff like which oils work in diffusers versus salves. After the formal tour, you're free to wander the vintage still collection, step outside to the fields, and spend time in the shop.
Good to know
Arriving by bike? The distillery is Accueil Vélo certified with secure parking and charging. Die train station is 6 km away; local bike rentals and taxis available. Thirty car spaces on-site, plus public parking 150 metres away. Fully wheelchair accessible; prams, service animals, and infant seats all welcome.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.