What to Do with Kids in the Luberon in August: Our Top 5 Activities

Head to Coustellet, in Cabrières-d’Avignon, for a fragrant outing at the Lavender Museum Luberon.

The visit introduces you to fine lavender, its history, how it is grown and the traditional expertise involved in transforming it. Children can examine tools used in the past, discover how a still works and learn to tell genuine lavender apart from other varieties.

During the summer holidays, the museum offers a wide range of family-friendly activities and workshops: scented watercolour workshops, traditional lavender distillation, sensory discovery sessions and lavender bag-making workshops.

In Roussillon, Ôkhra – Ochre Ecomuseum invites the whole family to discover one of the Luberon’s most iconic forms of heritage: ochre and natural pigments.

Located in a restored former ochre factory, the site reveals the different stages involved in processing ochre, from its extraction to its use in art, decoration and construction. Machinery, settling ponds, kilns and former production areas tell the story of this vividly coloured material.

Try one of the museum’s fun workshops! Children explore different shades, experiment with colour mixing and their senses, discover a variety of materials and make pigments to create their own artwork. A wonderful way to combine a cultural activity with hands-on artistic practice!

How can you encourage children to examine a façade, spot an architectural detail or listen to the story of a village? By turning the visit into an investigation!

The Destination Luberon activity booklets help families explore the area in a fun and engaging way. Riddles, observation games, questions and small challenges encourage young explorers to search for clues throughout the route.

Designed for children aged 6 to 12, these booklets allow families to explore a village at their own pace while enjoying an activity together.

Set off on a fun family adventure and discover the villages of Gordes and Lourmarin in a whole new way!

For an active day surrounded by nature, head to Passerelles des Cîmes in Lagnes.

Set in several hectares of woodland, the park invites children to travel from tree to tree across suspended bridges, nets, walkways and balance challenges. Zip lines add an extra dose of excitement to this family adventure.

Several areas are available so that the activity can be adapted to the age and height of each participant:

• a children’s area for ages 4 to 6 and children at least 1 metre tall;
• a family area open to children aged 6 and over who are at least 1.15 metres tall;
• a large course open to children aged 9 and over who are at least 1.40 metres tall.

When temperatures rise or the whole family is looking for a cool indoor activity in the Luberon, head to Last Adventures Action Game in Les Taillades.

Taking place entirely indoors, this activity offers a welcome escape from the heat while providing a lively and entertaining experience for the whole family. Divided into teams, participants enter a series of rooms and tackle a succession of challenges.

Logic, speed, skill, observation, coordination and teamwork are all needed to progress. The challenges are varied, allowing every member of the family to put their own strengths to good use.

A great way to enjoy a fun and active experience without having to endure the intense heat of August.

Would you like to extend your stay with a full day of outdoor water-based fun? Head to Monteux and Wave Island.

Water slides, rivers, pools, water games, attractions and relaxation areas offer the perfect balance between thrilling experiences and quieter moments.

The park is located in Monteux, and its 2026 calendar includes opening dates until 6 September. During the school holidays, this family outing is a great addition to the cultural visits and outdoor activities available throughout the Luberon.

Do not miss the Wave Summer Show on 14 August, from 7 pm to 11 pm, for an entertaining evening with the whole family. The programme includes live saxophone, an acrobatic show, live percussion, a DJ set, food and a bar.

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Léa Moreira
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Passionate about the Luberon and everything it has to offer, Léa creates and shares engaging, authentic content every day to showcase the region, its events, local professionals and hidden gems across the website and social media.