The vast fields of lavender

Approximately mid-June – mid-August, depending on the territory and weather. The best time to travel is the last week of June and July. The lavender harvest is usually harvested from July to September. In the Luberona region and the Rhone Valley, lavender blooms in mid-June. On Plato Valensol and Drome Provençal in early July. The territory of Sault blooms in mid-July.

As a rule, fields of wheat and lavender are located next to each other, surrounding the lilac fields with a golden sea shimmering in the sun. Sometimes there are fields of sunflowers (they bloom in July-August).

At this time, tourists have the opportunity to get acquainted with the famous lavender fields in Provence, enjoy the wonderful aroma and take stunning photos.

From your hotel we go to the village of Valansol, whose surroundings are famous for huge fields of lavender.

We will ride along endless lavender fields with numerous photo stops, then go to Valansol - a typical Provençal village. There you can relax, walk along the cute narrow streets and buy a variety of souvenirs from local products.

At your request, we can change the route and go to the north of Provence, in the vicinity of the village of So. It is in this place every year in mid-August that the lavender festival takes place, where you can see the process of collecting lavender, purchase and taste lavender products from local production, enjoy the atmosphere of the Provençal holiday.