Scenic route · France · Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Valensole Lavender Fields
Rolling plateau of lavender in bloom in early summer.
Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Valensole Lavender Fields matters
The Valensole plateau is covered with rows of purple lavender in late June and July. The scent and colour are intense, and the fields are a favourite for photographers. Please stay out of the rows and respect the farmers.
Talking points
- Lavender blooms in late June and July.
- The scent is unforgettable.
- Do not walk into the rows.
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Good to know: Peak bloom is roughly late June to mid July; dates vary with the weather.