Top Things to do in Luberon
10 Specialty Museums in Luberon That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Luberon, France including Musee Extraordinaire, Ecomusee de l’ocre, Le Domaine de la Citadelle, Musee des Ateliers Mathieu Lustrerie, Musee du Tire-Bouchon, Musee du Verre et du Vitrail, Musee de la Lavande Luberon, Musee d'Apt, Musee de Cucuron, La Maison du Fruit Confit.
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1. Musee Extraordinaire
2. Ecomusee de l’ocre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 406 reviews
Located in a wonderful natural setting, the former ochre factory of Roussillon offers everyone a unique experience. Discover the amazing adventure of ochres and colors from prehistoric times to the present day. Initiation workshops, manufacture of pastels and watercolors, the paintings will no longer hold any secrets for you! A store also provides a wide array of products dedicated to color.
3. Le Domaine de la Citadelle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Domaine de La Citadelle vineyard located in the heart of the Luberon at the base of the hill upon which Menerbes perches. The corkscrew museum with an unique collection with over 1200 pieces. The Botanical garden through 18th century terraces with a wide variety of aromatic, medicinal, wild edible and even magical plants.
4. Musee des Ateliers Mathieu Lustrerie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
5. Musee du Tire-Bouchon
6. Musee du Verre et du Vitrail
7. Musee de la Lavande Luberon
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 553 reviews
The Lavender Museum - Original Provence welcomes lavender lovers from the world, and tells the story of the Blue-Gold of Provence, though a documentary filmed on our Le Chateau Du Bois estate. Inside the Exhibition room, 346 collectors' items illustrating its history and challenges. Available: Guided Themed Tours and Tradition tour in French and English, Audio-Guided tours available in 11 languages, Events, Producers Boutique, VIP Shopping & Workshops coming soon. The Tour lasts 1 hour. Open 7/7 days (except in January)
Reviewed By Schlauberger1846 - Castroville, United States
This is THE PLACE to go in Provence if you visit outside the lavender season. The museum has incredible displays with text in English, especially the portable lavender stills which were taken to the fields to distill lavender at the source. The history of the 200-year lavender industry in Provence is described in detail in very clean and air-conditioned museum. Yes, they have a shop where the young ladies are very friendly and helpful and speak English. Outside you can sit on a bench and have your photo made with a huge field of lavender in the background. The Lavender museum is definitely worth the price of admissions!
8. Musee d'Apt
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
Set in an ancient candied fruit factory, the Apt museum invites you to immerse into the heart of city’s history and surrounding territory. . Occupied since Prehistory, the country of Apt was the seat of the latin colony « Apta Julia », founded around 45/50 B.C. Episcopal city in the Middle Ages the city exploited the natural ressources of its territory to became a major commercial and industrial center
9. Musee de Cucuron
10. La Maison du Fruit Confit
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 75 reviews
Between Gordes, Roussillon and Lourmarin, La Maison du Fruit Confit is at the crossroads of Luberon routes. Located at the entrance of Apt, on RD 900 from Avignon, you have direct access to the shop for parking vehicles and buses in front of its doors. The shop, within the walls of the factory, is a gourmet showcase where tasting is allowed and even recommended before buying. In a rich and colorful atmosphere, the factory's shop offers a wide range of candied fruits and sweets of Provence. Gourmet events and culinary workshops are regularly organized throughout the year.
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