Valensole Plateau

The Valensole Plateau is an area in Provence, France that is well known for its lavender fields. The varied shades of blue and violet is an image most visitors wish to see on a trip to the Provence region. The town of Valensole is home to the largest lavender field in France and is the perfect starting point for your visit. Here you will find many shops selling lavender flowers as well as perfumes, oils, and other products made from lavender. 
Lavender grows in virtually every garden in the region, but the images visitors dream of capturing are of the spectacular fields of the Valensole Plateau that stretch as far as the eye can see. In the village of Valensole, you can also learn about the history of lavender cultivation and the traditions of Provence. The lavender fields are in bloom in the summer, and usually from mid June to mid July in this particular area.

Practical Info

Valensole is located 83 miles from Avignon or 63 miles from Marseille and can be reached from either city using route A51.