If you don't go to Provence once, you may never feel the charm of lavender. As the French poet romain rolland said, "The French are romantic because they have Provence." When you come to Provence, you can really feel the leisurely life. There is no tension in a big city, and there is no noise of people and vehicles. Look at the fascinating lavender, wander around the exquisite town here at will, and have a cup of coffee or a glass of wine to kill the whole afternoon. Where can I see lavender

The classic lavender flower fields are mainly concentrated in four places: around Valensole, AbbayeNotre-DamedeSénanque in Senak Monastery, around Roussillon in Yonghong Earth Town of Luxi, and around Sault in Suocun. The appropriate starting point for visiting lavender fields is to spread around avignon, the hinterland of Provence.

Abbayedesenanque)

Flowering: mid-June-mid-July

The monastery is hidden in a quiet valley, which is also the story background of the book "Years in the Mountain". It is called "one of the most beautiful valleys in France", and most postcards are taken here. Although the lavender fields here are relatively small in scale, people come to watch them in an endless stream. Senak Monastery is located 2 kilometers north of Stone Town and about 2 kilometers away from avignon. It was built by monks of Mazan Monastery in 1148. The lavender here ripens later than the places outside the mountain, and it also shows a faint blue color.

Tips:

1. Please try to be quiet when visiting. You can visit the flower field for free, but you are not allowed to enter the flower field without application.

2. The monastery is free to visit every morning, and the ticket price is 7 euros. You must visit with the group in the afternoon. The church behind the monastery can be visited for free.

3. official website: www.senanque.fr

Paysdevalensol

Flowering period: from mid-June to the end of July

Valensole is a large area of lavender cultivation in the world, and it is also the location of film and television dramas such as Perfume, Lavender and Seeing a Dream Again. It may be called a beautiful lavender viewing place. On the third Sunday of July every year, the town of Valenso holds a lavender festival. At that time, the whole town was filled with rich lavender fragrance and joy. It is worth mentioning that in addition to lavender fields, you can also see the beautiful sunflower fields in South France in Valensole.

Tips:

1. If you start from avignon with a chartered car or a group, you will arrive in Wallensole near noon, and the light for taking pictures is too strong. If you go specifically to shoot lavender, it may be more suitable to drive by car. Choose to go there at 8 or 9 in the evening to shoot the sunset.

2. Information of Valenzole Tourism Bureau: Placedeshéros-de-la-résistance, 421, Valensole

3. The Tel of Valensole Tourism Bureau: +33--4-9274-92

4. Website: www.valensole.fr

Sault

Flowering: from mid-June to mid-August

Suocun is a very European village. Here are mostly mountain lavender, with ups and downs, steep peaks and winding mountains. The lavender here is pure, located in the plateau, and you can see the ups and downs of purple flower fields.

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Saote

Flowering: mid-July-mid-August

The charming Saote is located at the eastern end of Wangtu Mountain area, with incredible lavender fields in summer. It is recommended to watch it during the Lavender Festival, usually on August 15th. Besides the beauty of lavender, don't forget to try the local honey almond nougat, which has been hand-made at home since 1887.

Forest Castle

Flowering: late June to mid-July

Lagarde in apter is located 2km northeast of Saint Saturnin-Lesa, where there is a lavender manor-Forest Castle with an area of 8 hectares. Every year from the end of June to the middle of July, during the harvest season of lavender flowers with sweet smell, there will be a 2-kilometer lavender trail here. 8 hectares of lavender in the Alpes of Upper Provence is called "real lavender".

Nashan Mountain in Schmieja

Flowering: mid-June-mid-July

Schmieja, a mountainous area in Schmieja, is a distinctive mountain city. On the top of it stands a castle, Rotundu, built in the 12th to 13th century, surrounded by a large lavender flower field. Standing in the town of Schmieja, purple flower fields can be seen everywhere, spreading endlessly.

"Red Earth Town" roussillon

Flowering period: from mid-June to mid-July

The red earth town of Luxiyong was built on the high cliffs of red earth cliffs, and the whole town was rendered in unique and romantic red, with a fairy tale style. It was selected as one of the "classic beautiful villages" by the French government, and the lavender fields near the red earth town bloomed very early in Provence. Every year in the first half of June, when other flower fields are still green and waiting to open, the lavender here has secretly turned purple! The ice cream shop on the hillside of the parking lot sells lavender-flavored ice cream, which is said to be delicious. The appropriate time to see lavender

The flowering time of lavender will fluctuate according to the climate of that year. Generally speaking, the golden time for lavender fields in Valantisole is from June 25th to July 1th, but the flowering time of lavender fields in Suocun is about half a month later than that in Valantisole due to its high altitude. If you want to see lavender and sunflower, it should be arranged before mid-July. How to get to see lavender

1. If you start from Paris, it is recommended to take TGV high-speed train to avignon first, and the whole journey takes only 2 hours and 4 minutes, which is very convenient. After arriving in avignon, we will go to lavender fields according to our itinerary.

2. Lavender flower field is a hot spot in Provence, but the disadvantage is that there is little public traffic. If your travel time is less than 3 days, it is recommended to take a tour by car, carpooling or joining a local tour group. There are many local one-day tour routes, such as avignon and Marseille. You can book online or sign up for a tour group directly in the local area.

3. If you want to stay in Provence for 4 days or more, it is recommended to join a group, and it is better to have a small group of less than 8 people. The coach group can't drive to the lavender flower field at all, remember to remember. Tips for viewing lavender 1. Lavender Museum

For those who want to use lavender as their theme, you can go to LeMuséedelaLavande Lavender Museum. The museum is also a cultural extension of lavender farm. In this well-equipped traditional farmhouse in Luberon, you will uncover all the charms of lavender, and they will show visitors the planting, harvesting and distillation process of lavender in Provence. Many lavender products are also sold here. You can buy some natural lavender cosmetics and essential oils for your friends or yourself. 2. Lavender Festival

From June to mid-July, it is a suitable time to enjoy the flowers in provence lavender. Every town will hold a celebration "Lavender Festival" when harvesting lavender. Because the flowering period varies from place to place, the lavender festival time is also different.

Valensole

Date: July 21st

On the third Sunday of July every year, the town of Valensole holds a lavender festival. At that time, the whole town was filled with strong lavender fragrance. At this time, the residents of the town would wear traditional costumes and hold lavender products and farming tools to perform a parade in the town, which was a joy. As soon as the Lavender Festival is over, it's time to harvest lavender.

Suocun

Date: August 15th

The lavender festival in Suocun will be held on August 15th, when the lavender manual harvesting championship will be held, which is very exciting. At 12: 3, you can also have a picnic with local residents under the big tree beside the lavender field, but you need to register with the tourism bureau in advance. Compared with Valenso, Sauron's Lavender Festival is more like a grand event, with more lively activities and the interaction of many tourists. Very interesting!

Ferrassières

Date: July 7th

Since 1996, the town of Ferrassiè res has held the Lavender Festival every year, which is an early one among many lavender festivals in Provence. There is an indispensable lavender market and colorful music and entertainment programs here. Visitors can also visit the lavender factory that is open to the outside world, and visitors can also visit the lavender factory that is open to the outside world. At the end of the day, they will have a clear understanding of lavender culture. Tips for visiting lavender flower fields

1. You need to pay attention to bees when playing lavender flower fields. When you go in for photos, you must walk along the open space. Don't step on lavender. It is better to wear light-colored clothes, especially white clothes.

2. Don't forget the prime time of photography. Sunrise and sunset are often the right time to shoot lavender flower fields. If you can live around the flower fields, you can make better use of this prime time to shoot. The effect of matching the sunset glow is absolutely great!

3. There are sunflowers beside many lavender fields in Provence. Shooting with two colors will definitely have an unexpected effect. The contrast between yellow and purple is very strong, and the collision of the two colors will make your picture more attractive.

4. It is mild in winter and hot in summer in southern France, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. It is recommended to take a thin coat when going out. It should be noted that ultraviolet rays are strong in southern France in summer, so sunglasses, sunscreen and other sunscreen tools are necessary to prevent sunburn!

4. The English penetration rate in the southern cities of France is average. Not all local people can communicate in English fluently, but they can talk and communicate in English in restaurants, hotels and other service places. Where to stay to see lavender

1. avignon is the first choice. You can enjoy the wonderful drama festival in the city, and there are many local groups to see lavender, which is the core area of Provence. Usually, hotels in the city will be robbed very early, so you must book in advance.

2. If I haven't booked a hotel in avignon, what other cities can I choose? Marseille, Aix and Nice are all close to the flower viewing places. If you come only to enjoy lavender, you should recommend Marseille or Aix, which is cost-effective and has many choices. If you want to visit the C? te d 'Azur at the same time, you should choose Nice, which is convenient in transportation and close to other coastal cities. Recommended route: Mini Tour in Nanfa on the 1st

avignon-Quanshui City-Gold Ancient City-Senak Monastery-Lavender Museum-avignon

is basically a simplified route of Lavender+Nanfa Town, suitable for people with limited time. 4th-5th Classic Route

Day1 Paris-avignon-Quanshui City-Gold-avignon

Day2 avignon-Valenzole-Holy Cross Lake-Cannes-Nice

Day3 Nice-Aiz Town-Monaco-Nice

Day4 Nice-san rafael-Saint Tropet-arles-Nimes

There are also classic sunflower fields, as well as various romantic towns in Nanfa, and the seaside scenery of the C? te d 'Azur can be caught in the net. The play time is relatively relaxed, and you can visit more cities, which is very suitable for people who come to Nanfa for the first time and are not in a hurry. 7th Day Experience

Day1 Paris-Nanfa Town-avignon

Day2 Valenzole-Verdun Grand Canyon-Cannes-Nice

Day3 Nice-Ez-Monaco-Freys

Day4 Freys-san rafael-Saint Tropet-arles-Nimes

Day5 Nimes-Saint Remy-Annecy < You can not only visit the C? te d 'Azur region of Provence, lavender, drama festival, the city of Gaud sky, cliff town, and Saint-Remy, but also experience other classic tourist destinations in France, the romantic town of Annecy and the famous wine winery Burgundy. I want to deeply appreciate this route in France.

In addition to the above itinerary, you can also plan according to your own travel time. Those who have plenty of time can go all the way along the C? te d 'Azur to Italy, visit the cool spring town, "Stone Town" Gold, the beautiful French village "Red Earth City" roussillon, visit L 'Occitane's factory in Manosk, and feel different fragrance in "Perfume Town" Grasse, as shown below, or directly from Nice or.