Valensole Lavender, France

Valensole Lavender

Endless rows of lavender on a high Provençal plateau.

  • Jun–Jul
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Valensole Lavender

Day 1

  1. MorningDrive through the lavender fields at sunrise; they bloom from late June to mid-July.
  2. AfternoonVisit a lavender farm or distillery and its shop.
  3. EveningWatch the sunset over the fields and the Alps beyond.

Day 2

Visit Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and Lake Sainte-Croix.

What to eat

Lavender honey and lavender ice cream.

Local tips

Make the most of Valensole Lavender

Beat the crowds

Late June and early July are busy at the most famous fields. Come at sunrise for space and soft light.

Best photo spot

Rows of lavender leading to a lone tree or a stone farmhouse, at sunrise or sunset.

Getting there

Easiest by car. The plateau is about 1.5 hours from Marseille and Aix-en-Provence.

Don't miss nearby

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and the Verdon Gorge, about 30 minutes away.

Good to know

The lavender usually blooms from mid-June and is harvested from mid-July. Fields are private farms: stay on the edges and don't pick.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Valensole Lavender

Getting there

  • Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)75 km away
  • Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)100 km away
  • Aix-en-Provence55 km away
  • Marseille80 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeJun–Jul
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Valensole Lavender: good to know

Is Valensole Lavender worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Endless rows of lavender on a high Provençal plateau.

How many days do you need in Valensole Lavender?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Valensole Lavender?

The best time to visit is Jun to Jul. Late June and early July are busy at the most famous fields. Come at sunrise for space and soft light.

How do you get to Valensole Lavender?

The nearest airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), about 75 km away. Easiest by car. The plateau is about 1.5 hours from Marseille and Aix-en-Provence.

What is there to see near Valensole Lavender?

Nearby hidden places include Aix-en-Provence (55 km), Gordes (63 km) and Marseille (78 km).

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