Provence lavender Raiders

If you have never been 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 truly feel the leisure of life. There is no tension in the metropolis, and there is no hustle and bustle of people. Take a look at the charming lavender, visit this exquisite town and spend the whole afternoon with a cup of coffee or wine.

Where can I see lavender?

The classic lavender flower fields are mainly concentrated in four places: around Valenso, Abaye Nott Damedes-Bernanke, the Virgin Abaye-Dessecker, Luxirong, Yonghong Tucheng, Luxi, Suo and Suo Village. A suitable starting point for visiting lavender fields is around avignon in the hinterland of Provence.

Abbayedesenanque

Flowering: from mid-June to 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, many people still come to watch them. Senac Monastery is located 2 kilometers north of Stone Town and about 20 kilometers away from avignon. It was built by monks of Mazan Temple in 1 148. Lavender here matures later than the places outside the mountain, and it also shows a light blue color.

Tips:

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

2. The monastery is free to visit every morning, and the entrance fee 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

PaysdeValensole(PaysdeValensole)

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

Valenso is a place with a large planting area of lavender in the world, and it is the location of film and television dramas such as Perfume, Lavender and Curtain of Seeing Dreams. Maybe it can be called a super beautiful lavender viewing place. Every year on the third Sunday in July, the town of Valenso holds a lavender festival. For a 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 beautiful sunflower fields in southern France in Valenso.

Tips:

1. If you leave avignon by chartered bus or with a group, it is almost noon when you arrive in Valenso, and the light for taking photos is too strong. If you want to shoot lavender, it may be more appropriate to drive. Choose to shoot the sunset there at eight or nine in the evening.

2. Valensole Tourism Bureau Information: 042 10, Valensole

3. Valenso Tourism Bureau Tel: 33-0-4-9274-9002.

Website: www.valensole.fr

Suote village

Flowering: from mid-June to mid-August.

Suocun, a large lavender producing area in Europe, is known as the "lavender capital". It is a small town about 400 meters above sea level with a population of 1000. The whole town is surrounded by lavender flowers. Most of them are lavender in the mountains, with ups and downs, steep peaks and winding mountains. The lavender here is very pure, located on the plateau, and you can see the ups and downs of purple flower fields.

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Saott

Flowering: from mid-July to mid-August.

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

Forest castle

Flowering period: from the end of June to the middle of July.

Apter Lagarde is located 20 kilometers northeast of Saint Tatooning-Lesa, where there is a lavender manor-forest castle with an area of 80 hectares. Every year from the end of June to the middle of July, there will be a 2-kilometer-long lavender trail in the fragrant lavender flower season. 80 hectares of lavender in Provence Alps is known as "real lavender".

Schmieja district

Flowering: from mid-June to mid-July.

Smije Ha, in the mountainous area of Ha, Smije, is a unique mountain city. On the top of the hill stands a circular castle, which was built in 12 to 13 centuries and is surrounded by a large lavender sea. Standing in the town of Schmieja, purple flower fields can be seen everywhere.

"City of Red Clay" roussillon

Flowering: from mid-June to mid-July.

The Red Mud City, a gentle stream, is built on the high cliff of the Red Mud Cliff. The whole town is rendered into a unique and romantic red, which has a fairy tale style. It was selected as one of the "classic beautiful countryside" by the French government. In Provence, lavender fields near red clay cities have been in full bloom for a long time. Every year in early June, when other flower fields are still green and waiting to open, the lavender here has secretly turned purple! The ice cream shop next to the parking lot sells lavender ice cream. It is said that it tastes good.

The best time to watch lavender

The flowering time of lavender will fluctuate according to the climate of that year. Generally speaking, the prime time of the lavender field in Valensole is from June 25th to July 10, but due to the high altitude, the lavender field in Suocun is about half a month later than that in Valensole. If you want to see both lavender and sunflower, it should be arranged before mid-July.

See how lavender comes from.

1. If starting from Paris, it is recommended to take TGV high-speed train to avignon. The whole journey only takes 2 hours and 40 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 transportation. If your travel time is less than 3 days, it is recommended to choose to drive, carpool or join a local tour group. There are many local day trips, including avignon and Marseille. You can book online or sign up for a local tour group directly.

3. If you want to stay in Provence for 4 days or more, it is recommended to choose a group. It is best to have a small group of less than 8 people. The bus group simply can't open lavender fields. Remember.

Tips for viewing lavender

1, lavender museum

People who want to take lavender as their theme can go to LeMusedelaLavande Lavender Museum. The museum is also a cultural extension of lavender farm. In the well-equipped traditional farmhouse Lubeilong, you will uncover all the charm of lavender. They will show visitors the process of planting, harvesting and distilling 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

June to mid-July is the time to enjoy provence lavender flowers. When lavender is harvested, every town will hold a celebration "Lavender Festival". Because the flowering period varies from place to place, the lavender festival time is also different.

Valensol

Date: July +0, 265438

Lavender Festival is held in Valenso on the third Sunday of July every year. For a time, the whole town was filled with a strong lavender fragrance. At this time, the residents of the town will wear traditional costumes and parade in the town with lavender products and farm tools, which is full of joy. Once the Lavender Festival is over, it's time to harvest lavender.

Suocun village

Date: August 65438, 2005

Suocun Lavender Festival will be held on August 15, when the lavender handheld championship will be held, which is very exciting. 12:30, you can have a picnic with local residents under the big tree next to 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, which is not only more lively, but also can interact with many tourists. Very interesting!

Ferrari

Date: July 7th.

Ferras Town holds the Lavender Festival every year from 1996, which is one of the earliest Lavender Festivals in Provence. There is an indispensable lavender market, colorful music and entertainment programs, 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 fields

1. Pay attention to bees when playing in lavender fields. When you go in to take pictures, you must walk along the clearing. Don't step on lavender. It looks better to wear light clothes, especially white clothes.

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

There are sunflowers beside many lavender fields in Provence. Combining the two colors will definitely have unexpected effects. The contrast between yellow and purple is very strong, and the collision of the two colors makes your picture more attractive.

4. The south of France is mild in winter and hot in summer, with large temperature difference between day and night. It is recommended to take a thin coat when going out. It should be noted that ultraviolet rays are strong in summer in southern France, and sunscreen tools such as sunglasses and sunscreen are essential supplies to prevent sunburn!

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

Go and see the place where lavender lives.

1. avignon is preferred. You can enjoy wonderful drama festivals in the city, and many local groups go to see lavender, which is the core area of Provence. Usually the hotels in the city will be robbed very early, so be sure to book in advance.

2. If you don't book a hotel in avignon, which cities can you choose? Marseille, Aix and Nice are all close to the flower viewing area. If you just come here to enjoy lavender, 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, it is recommended to choose Nice, where the transportation is convenient and it is close to other coastal cities.

Recommended route

1 day mini tour in southern France

Avignon-Quancheng-Golden Ancient City-senac Monastery-Lavender Museum-avignon

Basically, it is a simplified version of the route of Lavender Nanfa Town, which is suitable for people with limited time.

Classic route from the 4th to the 5th.

Day 1 Paris-avignon-Fountain-Gold-avignon

2Day2A Wine-Valenzo-Holy Cross Lake-Cannes-Nice

Nice -Isi Town-Monaco-Nice

4Day4 Nice-san rafael-Saint Tropet-arles-Nimes

5 days and 5 nimes-Paris

On this tour route, you can not only enjoy the classic provence lavender, but also enjoy the classic sunflower fields and various romantic towns in South France. The coastal scenery of the C? te d 'Azur can also be swept away, and more cities can be visited in a relaxed time. It is very suitable for people who are not in a hurry when they come to South France for the first time.

7-day deep experience

Day 1 Paris-Nanfa Town-avignon

2Day2 Valenzo-Verdun Grand Canyon-Cannes-Nice

3 days 3 Nice-Ethiopia-Monaco-Fleur

April 4th Head of State san rafael Saint Tropet arles Nim.

Day 5 Nim-Saint Remy-Annecy

6Day6 Annecy-Geneva-Dijon

Day 7 Dijon-Paris

On this route, you can not only visit the C? te d 'Azur in Provence, lavender, drama festival, Gaud Sky City, Cliff Town and Saint-Remy, but also experience other classic French tourist destinations, the romantic town of Annecy and the famous Burgundy winery. You want to experience this route in France.

In addition to the above itinerary, you can also make plans according to your travel time. If you have enough time, you can go all the way to Italy along the C? te d 'Azur, visit the cool spring city, the "stone city" gold, the beautiful French village "red earth city" roussillon, visit the factory of Manosk L 'Occitane, and feel different scents in the "hometown of perfume" Glass, as shown below, or directly start from cities with convenient transportation such as Nice and avignon.