A typical landscape of the southern Luberon, a stone’s throw from two villages classified as “Most Beautiful Villages in France”, Ansouis and Lourmarin. The Bastide du Laval mill offers the visitor an immersion and a privileged contact with the landscapes and traditions of Provence.
Here, we cultivate taste, fruitiness and delicate smells… In the heart of the olive grove, made up of 4000 trees, is the “Huile d’olive de Provence” Protected Designation of Origin zone, a guaranteeof traceability, control, know-how and promotion of the land. The olive trees are grown accordingto the principles of organic farming.
More than an oil mill, Bastide du Laval develops a friendly and educational concept around the olive tree, olive oil, wine and Provence. Olive oil tourism is an alternative to traditional tourism thatallows you to get to know olive oil in depth and capture the essence of the culture that surroundsthe world of the olive tree.
Free and guided tours :
Several visit options are available:
Free visit of the mill and the olive grove all year round. The walk through the olive grove issignposted, followed by a guided tour of the mill with audioguide and finally a tasting of the estate’s oils and wines.
Guided and commented visit for groups and coaches (in French and English):
- Commented visit of the mill, presentation of the extraction methods, tasting of oils & wines – duration 45 mn.
Prices – Free for guide & driver
Groups under 10 pers. : 75.00€ TTC
Groups between 10 & 15 pers. included: 90.00€ TTC
Groups between 16 & 20 pers. included: 105.00€ TTC
Groups over 20 pers.: 5.00€ TTC / pers.
- Commented visit of the olive grove, guided tour of the mill, presentation of the extraction methods, tasting of oils & wines – duration 1h30.
Prices – Free for guide & driver
Groups under 10 pers. : 115.00€ TTC
Groups between 10 & 15 pers. included :135.00€ TTC
Groups between 16 & 20 pers. included:155.00€ TTC
Groups over 20 pers. : 7.00€ TTC / pers.
From 10th april to 2nd september included, free guided tour of the mill and tasting of olive oilsand wines every day at 10.30 am. (for a minimum of 10 people).