Lavender Season in Provence, France

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Provence Lavender Fields in June

Most lavender fields in Provence bloom in June, with Luberon and Valensole usually the first, and the highest altitude fields producing the finest lavender blooming last.

Best Way To Visit the Lavender Fields The lavender fields of Provence are less than an hour's drive from Aix-en-Provence, and there are many small roads and villages to explore. You can also stop at viewpoints to watch the sunrise or set over the lavender rows.

Provence Lavender Fields in July

Exploring Provence's lavender fields is best in early July with bright purple areas, before school holidays and mid-July's harvest. Fine lavender is harvested on July 15th, while other fields are harvested late July.

Provence Lavender Fields in August

Despite concerns that lavender fields in France may not bloom during August, visitors can still find some fields in bloom until August 10th, such as the Sault lavender fields or Banon.

Valensole: Lavandes Angelvin offers a popular spot with ample parking and a stand selling lavender products.

Where to Find Lavender Fields in Provence?

Pays de Sault: Pays de Sault holds some of Provence's finest lavender fields, including charming villages like Aurel, Ferrasières, and Sault, situated against Mont Ventoux.

Drôme: Nyons and Chamaloc distilleries bloom later in July with August harvests.

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