👉 The lavender fields of Provence are mainly located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the northern Var, the Drôme Provençale, and the Vaucluse, where the climate and limestone soils provide ideal growing conditions.

👉 Lavender has been cultivated in Provence for centuries, originally harvested in the wild before becoming an important agricultural crop during the 19th century for the perfume and essential oil industries.

👉 The Plateau of Valensole is the region’s most famous lavender destination, attracting visitors from around the world every summer with its endless purple fields and spectacular landscapes.

👉 The Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque, near Gordes, is one of Provence’s most iconic landmarks, where lavender fields beautifully frame the 12th-century Cistercian monastery.

👉 Lavender blooms from mid-June to mid-July, depending on altitude and weather conditions, while the harvest generally takes place from late July to early August, marking the end of the flowering season.