The Garden of Dye Plants

A unique garden in Europe, in the heart of the Luberon

In the heart of the Luberon, in Lauris, the Conservatory Garden of Dye Plants is nestled on the majestic terraces of the château, overlooking the Durance Valley. This exceptional site, at the crossroads of botany, art and heritage, is certified as a “Remarkable Garden” and remains to this day the only garden in Europe entirely dedicated to dye plants.

Discovering dye plants

This original botanical garden invites visitors on a sensory and cultural journey through the plants used for centuries in textile dyeing, cosmetics, fine arts and even food. Along a carefully designed themed path, visitors can explore a fascinating variety of color-giving species cultivated around the world.

An ecological and educational approach

Beyond discovery, the garden aims to preserve and pass on knowledge related to dye plants. It also features an arboretum, a rockery dedicated to Mediterranean species, and promotes an approach that respects the environment and biodiversity. The garden is tended by a passionate botanist gardener from the very beginning, playing a key role in its development.