Distillerie Sainte Victoire

They farm some forty hectares of land in the Vauvenargues valley, in the heart of the Sainte Victoire massif. They grow fragrant, aromatic and medicinal plants emblematic of the garrigue, on the dry, sunny limestone soils of Provence: true lavender, lavandin and spike lavender, thyme, rosemary, savory and oregano, sage, laurel, fennel, immortelle and peppermint. Part of the harvest is traditionally distilled to produce essential oils with numerous properties. The rest is dried and used to make traditional flower sachets for household linen, or to make Herbes de Provence... Olives, chillies and chickpeas complete their production.

Through their work, they promote our regional identity and our beautiful Pays d'Aix. Aware of the richness of our terroir and concerned to preserve our natural heritage and landscape, they practice environmentally-friendly agriculture. Their entire production, free of pesticides, chemical fertilizers and weedkillers, is certified “Agriculture Biologique” by Ecocert.

By promoting and developing their products through direct sales and short circuits, they invite you to discover the virtues and uses of the plants they grow, the differences between species, their cultivation methods and their place in the landscape.

They welcome you to Aix-en-Provence:
- Every morning at the small market on Place Richelme;
- Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning at the Place Verdun market;
- Every evening in July and August on the Cours Mirabeau at the “Nuitées d'Aix”;
- Every day from mid-November to the end of December on the Cours Mirabeau at the “Chalets de Noël”.

They welcome you to Vauvenargues:
Visitors and groups are welcome on the farm. A presentation of the distillery's activities is offered, according to your individual needs. Please note that the distillery cannot be visited as it is located in the private grounds of the Château de Vauvenargues. However, it is possible to enjoy the lavandin fields in bloom during the first two weeks of July, accessible by a pleasant 1h30 walk (Vallon du Délubre), far from the tourist crowds.