Écomusée l'Olivier

About the museum

The ecomuseum occupies a former lime kiln from the early 20th century at the entrance to the village of Volx, on the edge of the Luberon. The Brémond fils company, long active in the olive sector in Provence and across the Mediterranean, decided to give new life to the site, which reopened to the public in April 2024.

The visit relies on audiovisual, interactive and sensory displays. It covers the biology and mythology of the olive tree, traditional soap-making, oil used as lamp fuel, pruning, harvesting and olive oil production. A large screen shows pickers in Provence, Spain, Greece, Tunisia and Lebanon. Display cases bring together objects linked to the tree's past and present culture.

A fine-food shop run by Brémond fils adjoins the museum and offers, among other things, olive oils, vinegars, confectionery and herbal teas.

Highlights

• Former lime kiln from the early 20th century
• Audiovisual and interactive trail about the olive tree
• Free, self-guided visits for individual visitors
• Free olive oil tastings for groups, by reservation
• Fine-food shop Brémond fils

Permanent exhibition

• Parcours permanent sur l'olivier – Audiovisual and interactive trail on the biology, mythology, harvest and oil production of the olive tree.

Operated by

Brémond fils

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free for individual visitors. Groups of 9 to 40 people can book a free olive oil tasting. Payment by card or cash at the shop.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Visitors in wheelchairs can tour the museum independently. A lift is available and a Braille visitor guide is offered. The tourism listing shows the Tourisme et Handicap label for motor, visual and mental disabilities.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The tourist office listing mentions activities for children.

Getting there & parking

The museum is on the D13, the former Forcalquier road, at the entrance to Volx. Coach access is possible. It is listed as a stop for cyclists.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Brémond fils fine-food shop (olive oils, vinegars, confectionery, herbal teas, biscuits, olive-wood objects). Toilets and air conditioning on site.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Up to 50 guests.

Meeting and seminar room equipped with a video projector, screen and microphone, with 50 chairs.

Plan your visit