Where can I find lavender in valensole?

Starting in Valensole, follow the ‘Route de Riez’ also known as the D6. After exiting Valensole you’ll pass wheat fields then after about 5-10minutes on the left side of the road you’ll see a sprawling field of lavender veering into the distance.

What time of year does lavender bloom in France?

Lavender flowering periods The flowering season spans from mid-June to mid-August, and may depend on climate factors: it comes sooner in warmer, sunnier regions, and can come later nearer to Alpine valleys. To take in lavender fields in bloom in Provence, you can plan a trip between mid-June and mid-July.

Which country has the best lavender?

A favourite scent of the Romans, it’s used for cosmetics, fragrances, and even – with the help of bees – to make honey. However, in recent years, Bulgaria, the former communist country in Eastern Europe, has overtaken France to become the world leader in lavender oil production.

Where can I see lavender fields in France?

Located between the valley of Durance and the Gorges of Verdon, the region is home to many fields which produce both lavandin as well as true lavender. To admire the most beautiful fields of lavender in Provence, you can also visit Luberon or the areas surrounding Mont Ventoux, in Pays de Sault.

Do you have to book for lavender fields?

This year, visitors must pre-book tickets to the fields. There are two options: a 45-minute lavender walk or a two-hour lavender picnic. The farm shop will be drive-through only.

Is lavender all year-round?

Lavenders can be planted year-round, unless it’s freezing. The best time is October.

Where are the French lavender fields?

The main lavender fields of Provence are centered on, and to the north, of the Luberon and Verdon plateau regions to the north of Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, and to the east of Avignon, with the flowering season in the lowlands being generally from mid June to mid July, though it can vary slightly from year to year …

How do you get to valensole France?

Valensole can only be reached either by car or an organised tour. There is no bus neither train to reach Valensole from its surrounding cities (Avignon, Aix en Provence or Marseille). The closest city to Valensole is Aix en Provence and Avignon. Avignon’s airport can only be reached by domestic flight from Paris.