THE MANUFACTURY REIMAGINED
Visit the Manufactory and Boutique in Manosque.
AN IMMERSIVE TOUR
Our manufactory invites you to take a look behind the scenes at our production processes, our connection to the land and our expertise. Explore 50 years of heritage through a journey that reveals the Cultures of L'Occitane en Provence – the cultivation of plants, traditional crafts, regional heritage and creativity – all of which are intimately intertwined.
GUIDED TOURS
Individual bookings
Alone, with friends, or with family
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Adult rate: €6.00 Child rate (- 13 years old): free
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Guided tours in French or English (Duration: 1h00)
Groups Bookings
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Travel Agencies, Tours Operators, companies and school establishments: send your request to reservations.visites@loccitane.com
Practical information :
Booking required for all children aged 0 to 13
Pets are not allowed on the tour route
Please check the number of participants before finalizing your booking
Open from April 1st to October 31st
Rest of the year: Tuesday to Saturday
Languages: French and English
Access: A51 motorway – exit 18
Chemin Saint-Maurice
04100 Manosque
Useful to know :
Your visit supports the L’Occitane en Provence Fund: €1 from your visits donated to community projects promoting social inclusionand a connection with nature.
The Boutique – Treatments, expertise and Art de vivre
In the heart of Provence, in Manosque, the boutique of the Manufacture is evolving. As an emblematic place of the Maison, it is now reimagined to offer much more than a retail space: an experience of discovery, treatments, and transmission, true to our expertise and art of living.
BETTER BEING MOMENTS
At the heart of the boutique, a wellness retreat designed by the experts at L’Occitane en Provence Spa.
The Relaxing Hands & Arms – 30 mins: Exfoliation, a relaxing massage and a manicure.
The Immortelle Divine Secret – 30 mins: Expert techniques for more radiant skin.
The Mind & Scalp – 30 mins: Soothing scalp pressure to release tension.
L'ART DE VIVRE IN PROVENCE
Embellish your home with the Haute-Provence Art de Vivre and let yourself be enveloped by refined, authentic scents.
Beauty and fashion accessories, functional and decorative home objects, books, stationery, and delicacies... Explore our selection of authentic products, crafted with heart and reason, showcasing the art of living from Provence and beyond.
THE ART OF GIFTING
Elevate your gifts with a personal touch: Perfumes, diffusers, or liquid hand soaps adorned with a bespoke engraving imagined by you.
These subtle details turn each item into a unique piece, perfect to give or to cherish for oneself.
OUR COLLECTIONS
Our large central sink allows you to freely test our textures and discover our collections through touch.
Continue your visit through our various areas:
Hands & Body: Iconic rituals and expert care for nourished and relaxed hands.
Face: A personalised assessment to ensure treatments adapted to your needs.
Fragrances: Experience our fragrances and create your own signature scent.
The Boutique-Manufacture is open :
From 1 September to 1 June:
Monday to Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm
From 1 June to 31 August:
Monday to Saturday: 9 am to 8 pm and Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm
The must-haves
To discover in Manosque and the surrounding area.
Discover the city centre of
Manosque
10 minutes away from L’Occitane en Provence*
Stroll through the picturesque narrow streets of « Old Manosque ». From door to door, you will discover the soul of this town with its authentic Provencal charm: heritage, shops, café terraces and Saturday morning market.
Read more
Artemisia
botanical museum
30 minutes away from L’Occitane en Provence*
As France's leading producer of perfume, aromatic and medicinal plants, Haute-Provence is asserting its identity through a museum dedicated entirely to promoting its aromatic and medicinal plants and know-how. Located in Forcalquier in the Couvent des Cordeliers, a 13th century listed building, the Artemisia museum is at the crossroads of the history and identity of Haute-Provence*.
En savoir plus
Salagon
museum and gardens
30 minutes away from L’Occitane en Provence*
Discover splendid gardens in a unique Provencal setting that tell the story of plants.
Read more
Lavender roads
100 kms around L’Occitane en Provence*
The blue gold of Provence is finally in bloom! This emblematic plant of Provence reveals its secrets thanks to the lavender roads*.
Read more
The Distilleries and Domaines of Provence
30 minutes away from L’Occitane en Provence*
When you visit Forcalquier, take the time to discover the expertise of a distillery in Provence. You can find all these quality products in delicatessens, on restaurant tables and all over the world. Do you know the famous Pastis Henri Bardouin? Or Absente? These two specialities are made in Forcalquier in the Alpes de Haute-Provence!
Read more
Clapier's castle
in the Luberon
30 minutes away from L’Occitane en Provence*
The Clapier's castle* is very easy to get to, as it's right by the road, in the commune of Mirabeau in the Vaucluse département. Take the time to stop and visit Clapier's castle in the Luberon. The estate is the ambassador of Pinot Noir in the Luberon!
Read more
Discover the city centre of
Manosque
10 minutes away from L’Occitane en Provence*
Stroll through the picturesque narrow streets of « Old Manosque ». From door to door, you will discover the soul of this town with its authentic Provencal charm: heritage, shops, café terraces and Saturday morning market.
Centre Jean Giono
Famous writer and native of Manosque, who revealed the beauty of Haute-Provence through his writings. The Giono Centre pays tribute to this artist with exhibitions, events, discoveries, a library and tours of his personal home. For more information www.centrejeangiono.com
Fondation Carzou
is a cultural centre dedicated to the painter Jean Carzou (1907-2000), who was very popular in the 50s and 60s, and to the art of our time. The Fondation consists of a neoclassical chapel and a former convent that has been converted into exhibition rooms. It offers a range of cultural activities.
Artemisia
botanical museum
30 minutes away from L’Occitane en Provence*
As France's leading producer of perfume, aromatic and medicinal plants, Haute-Provence is asserting its identity through a museum dedicated entirely to promoting its aromatic and medicinal plants and know-how. Located in Forcalquier in the Couvent des Cordeliers, a 13th century listed building, the Artemisia museum is at the crossroads of the history and identity of Haute-Provence*.
Immerse yourself in the world of plants and the history of the gatherers and drug merchants who found their happiness in the heart of nature, on the Lure mountain*. This massif, which dominates the country of Forcalquier*, is rich in exceptional biodiversity, with over 1,600 different species of aromatic and medicinal plants. Artemisia Museum lets you discover these stories of people and plants in a sensory and interactive area of 250 m2. As the seasons go by, Artemisia also offers discovery workshops*: perfumer's workshop, herbalism and practical aromatherapy... A unique place of learning and discovery that will arouse your curiosity!
A dedicated children's trail
Children are welcome! There are fun games in every area to help them learn all about plants. They can even watch a UNESCO film on climate change and read children's books on biodiversity.
Why Artemisia?
Mugwort Artemisia vulgaris - Family Asteraceae It owes its name to Artemis, daughter of Zeus and Leto, and twin sister of Apollo. A goddess of the wild world and protector of women, mugwort is the only plant in French to bear a divine name.
For more information www.artemisia-museum.fr
Project supported by L’Occitane's foundation*
Salagon
museum and gardens
30 minutes away from L’Occitane en Provence*
Discover splendid gardens in a unique Provencal setting that tell the story of plants.
1700 plants are cultivated and preserved in a green setting like an open-air book... Created according to the principles of ethnobotany and organized according to the site's historical agricultural occupation, the Salagon gardens show the relationship between man and his plant environment: uses, know-how, representations... They are also an aesthetic creation, an educational tool and a place for preserving plants and knowledge.
Stroll through its 4 gardens:The garden of simple and village plants* to discover the common plants of Haute-Provence; The medieval garden* to step back in time; The garden of modern times* to travel the world andGarden of scents* to awaken your senses.
Salagon is also a multicultural site, where you can visit the church* which, along with the Ganagobie Monastery* is one of the region's most remarkable testimonies to the medieval era. Admire the archaeological remains* that bear witness to Salagon's past. Finally, take part in year-round activities*: exhibitions, concerts, plant workshops and evening tours in summer.
For more information www.musee-de-salagon.com
Lavender roads
100 kms around L’Occitane en Provence*
The blue gold of Provence is finally in bloom! This emblematic plant of Provence reveals its secrets thanks to the lavender roads*.
Together, let's respect biodiversity by keeping to the side of the road as much as possible.
Let's leave the lavender fields to the bees, butterflies, ladybugs, garter snakes and other magnificent inhabitants. We must preserve this plant with its many benefits.
Over 1000 kms of discovery trails in Provence.
These itineraries allow you to meet passionate professionals. For example, during a visit to a lavender grower, you will discover the steps involved in making essential oils: from cultivation to harvesting and distillation.
To take full advantage of the scents of lavender, stroll or cycle along the paths and take time to observe these magnificent Provencal landscapes. The lavender roads offer immersive tours by* Safran Tours & Vélorizons.
Flowering and harvesting of lavender.
There are different species of lavender, and they flower at different times. Let's start with fine lavender, also known as true lavender. It grows naturally at altitudes of 700 meters and higher. Smell its delicate fragrance! Its essential oil is used to make perfumes and products for relaxation and well-being. It flowers from early July and is harvested from late July to early August. To recognize it, fine lavender has a single stem.
Let's continue with lavandin.
It grows at altitudes of over 300 meters and is harvested from late June to mid-July. Lavandin is a natural hybrid of fine lavender and spike lavender, whose powerful, lively scent makes it ideal for use in soaps and cleaning products. To recognize it, it has a main stem and two branches on either side. Note also that lavandin yields are much higher - 60 to 150 kg per hectare. For lavender, it's 15 to 20 kg per hectare.
More information www.routes-lavande.com
Looking for an activity to do with lavender? Take a part in the scent workshop*, in the factory of L’Occitane en Provence in Manosque, to make our own lavender spindle.
The Distilleries and Domaines of Provence
30 minutes away from L’Occitane en Provence*
When you visit Forcalquier, take the time to discover the expertise of a distillery in Provence. You can find all these quality products in delicatessens, on restaurant tables and all over the world. Do you know the famous Pastis Henri Bardouin? Or Absente? These two specialities are made in Forcalquier in the Alpes de Haute-Provence!
The story of a distillery in Provence.
Distilleries and Domaines of Provence have been making aperitifs and liqueurs in Forcalquier since 1898.
Let's start with a bit of history! In medieval times, in Haute-Provence, drug peddlers gathered medicinal plants from the Montagne de Lure to make their concoctions. The Montagne de Lure abounds in incredible biodiversity, with more than 1,600 species of flowers! So there's plenty to do.
What do you think the word « farigoule » ? This plant is used to make Farigoule thyme liqueur, which means thyme in Provençal.
The know-how and traditions of a Provencal distillery.
Like the production of our products at L’Occitane en Provence, the distillery formulates its recipes in the laboratory. It also favours local sourcing and short circuits when it comes to natural ingredients, particularly plants. Let's take a look at some of the secrets behind the making of Pastis Henri Bardouin... First of all, we select the greenest and not too dry mugwort leaves. This plant gives the drink its distinctive amber colour. Then we choose the most aromatic spices, such as cardamom, to obtain that distinctive flavour. Master macerators, distillers and oenologists master this know-how to offer you top-quality products. Just like real artists, some compose the notes and others work with the plants. Thanks to the new recipe for Pastis Henri Bardouin « PRESTIGE », the Distillery is offering a completely new taste experience, imagined and designed like a perfume. In the olfactory pyramid of this Pastis, we discover intense, aniseed and spicy top notes. Centifolia rose and aniseed follow in the middle notes. And finally, vetiver and saffron in the base notes. With these exceptional recipes, Distilleries and Domaines of Provence pay homage to Nature.
The Forcalquier's shop, a place to taste and discover.
Just a stone's throw from Forcalquier's main square, step into a Provencal house with blue shutters... And then, surprise! The shop opens its doors to you for a journey full of flavours. All your senses will be awakened in this elegantly appointed boutique! Try a tasting of these beverages: Rinquinquin à la pêche*, Noix de la Saint Jean*, Gentiane de Lure*, Orange Colombo*…
Then, behind the beautiful display of bottles, stroll through a museum area dedicated to plants.
These natural wonders will hold no more secrets for you!
And there's more to come! The Distilleries and Domaines of Provence also offer cocktail workshops inside the shop. Initiate yourself to mixology with the help of professionals who will guide you throughout the activity. Ingredients and utensils are at your disposal to create your own drink. Share a great moment of conviviality and follow the recipe instructions carefully.
Contact : Tel. 04 92 75 15 41
Address : 9 Avenue Saint-Promasse, 04300 Forcalquier
Clapier's castle
in the Luberon
30 minutes away from L’Occitane en Provence*
The Clapier's castle* is very easy to get to, as it's right by the road, in the commune of Mirabeau in the Vaucluse département. Take the time to stop and visit Clapier's castle in the Luberon. The estate is the ambassador of Pinot Noir in the Luberon!
A family-run wine estate in the Luberon.
Thomas MONTAGNE has been the winemaker at Clapier's castle in the Luberon since 1995. He has followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. The castle has been a family estate since 1880! He takes particular care with his vines, which cover around 35 hectares. During your visit, discover the vines as you stroll around the estate in the heart of nature. But why is the estate an ambassador for pinot noir? In the 1980s, Thomas's father decided to plant 2 hectares of pinot noir. This is a Burgundian grape variety renowned for its finesse and elegance. Although pinot noir is not native to Burgundy, the micro-climate on the estate gives the wine freshness, relative acidity and good balance. Thomas MONTAGNE works in harmony with nature. This is also what we do with our producers at L'Occitane en Provence. It's essential to be partners with nature and to preserve it! The estate has obtained High Environmental Value certification. The aim is to preserve the soil as much as possible. It therefore uses the principle of agroforestry, i.e. adding other plant species to preserve biodiversity and ensure plant cover of the soil. When the vines are not growing, the eco-pasture technique is used. Sheep fertilise the soil and keep the vines free of weeds.
Discover the history of a vineyard.
To begin with, the estate takes its name from the locality known as « Clapier » on which its land extends. It also comes from the Provençal word ‘Clapas’, meaning ‘heap of stones’, which refers to the particularly stony soil of Provence.
If you come to the castle, you will be enchanted by its authentic character. From the 16th to the end of the 18th century, the estate was the former property of the Provençal nobility, the Marquis of Mirabeau. Then, in 1880, the estate became a vineyard thanks to the installation of a cellar with twelve tuns! This cellar was in operation for over a century, from 1880 to 1995! During your visit, you will be able to step back in time to admire these superb tuns. The estate is dominated by a handsome building with a large, pleasant park where you can relax.
Festive and cultural events at the castle.
Clapier's castle offers a range of events and wine tastings throughout the year. If you're looking for weekend activities in the Luberon, think of the castle! As a family, take part in the treasure hunt ‘In the footsteps of Thomas Montagne’. It's a great way to discover the estate, its history, traditions and know-how.
For wine lovers, the estate organises cellar tours and tastings in a dedicated area. And last but not least, you can take part in events such as musical afterworks, picnic concerts in the grounds, harvest festivals, tasting workshops and much more!
Contact: Phone. +33 (04) 90 77 01 03
Information
A51 highway – Chemin de Saint-Maurice – 04100 Manosque.
35mn away from Aix-en-Provence.
- Air-conditioned course in the factory. Accessible to people with reduced mobility.
- Air-conditioned tour of the factory.
- Free parking + coach drop-off area.
- Photos and videos are not permitted inside the factory.
- Pets are not allowed on the tour.