L'Occitane en Provence Factory, Manosque
L'Occitane en Provence – Usine & Jardin
The headquarters and factory of the L'Occitane brand, where you can book a free tour of the production lines and browse the herb garden and a museum-style shop.
L'Occitane was founded in Provence in 1976. Its factory east of Manosque offers a tour of about one hour, in French and English. It is free and must be booked on the official website. The tour covers essential oil distillation and product manufacturing. Next door, a garden grows lavender, immortelle and other plants, and a shop there sells products at prices slightly lower than city stores. Manosque's old town has the Saunerie city gate and the former home of writer Jean Giono, both of which can be visited together. It is about 20 minutes' drive from Valensole.
Opening hours
Shop ~10:00–19:00, may close Sun; tours by reservation
Nearby sights
- Gréoux-les-Bains
- Lac d'Esparron
- Basses Gorges du Verdon
- Valensole Lavender Fields
- Musée de Préhistoire des Gorges du Verdon
- Riez
- Lac de Sainte-Croix
- Moustiers-Sainte-Marie