Why Provence is rich in lavender?

Provence has carefully kept the secret of its Provence-Lavender (20 photos) from the day it was born. It was not until the arrival of the Englishman Peter Mailer that the veil of Provence's long-standing unique lifestyle was gradually unveiled. In Mel's works, "Provence" is no longer a simple geographical name, but represents a simple, carefree, relaxed and lazy lifestyle, a humiliation, watching flowers bloom in front of the court; I have no intention of staying, and I have no intention of staying, looking up at the leisurely mood of the sky. If you travel to get rid of the shackles of life, Provence will make you forget everything. The whole Provence region has an unusual charm because of its variety-unpredictable weather, warm wind, wild sea breeze, undulating terrain, vast plains, steep peaks, lonely canyons, desolate castles, winding mountains and bustling metropolis, all of which show the myriad customs of this French land. From July to August, lavender blooms in the wind, rich colors decorate the green valley, and the slightly spicy fragrance is mixed with the burnt grass fragrance, interweaving into the most unforgettable atmosphere in southern France.

The original Provence started from the Alps in the north and reached the Pyrenees in the south, including the whole southern France. During the Roman Empire, Provence was listed as its province. With the decline of ancient Rome, Provence was controlled by other forces. Franks, Saracens and feudal lords were also divided between the French Empire and the Pope. Based on this factor, the border of Provence has undergone great changes in history. /kloc-During the Great Revolution at the end of 0/8, France was divided into five different administrative provinces, and Provence was one of them. In the 1960s, the administrative province was reorganized and divided into 22 regions, so the Provence-Alpes Region came into being. Although the turmoil of the century left Provence with a vague concept, it also gave Provence a colorful past. As time goes by, Provence also perfectly blends ancient and modern fashions.

In the small town of orange, you can sit in the Roman amphitheater and watch the play; In another town, Al, you can sit in a coffee shop all afternoon. The intoxicating scenery is similar to that painted by Van Gogh a century ago. However, those picturesque small mountain villages always remind people of the bloody history of the past. Lesdex and Gettys are located in the steep mountains in the north-central Provence. Disputes between feudal lords in the Middle Ages plunged the whole of southern France into war. For the sake of safety, the mountain villages in this area are closely structured and built on the edge of a steep cliff, as if to be isolated from the dangerous world forever. Their isolation has been successful in the past few centuries.

Al, an ancient town in the south of Provence, is famous for its warm and bright Mediterranean sunshine and fashionable artistic style. Anyone who has seen the Biography of Van Gogh will probably remember that outstanding painters once created and lived here. The streets, houses and bars here are full of strong artistic atmosphere. Ancient Roman architecture (Arabs are descendants of ancient Romans), artists' works and people living in modern civilized society live in harmony, tranquility and beauty here. Every July, a fashionable international photography festival will be held here, and the works of great photographers who are creating trends and the deeds of romantic figures will be displayed on Stone Gu Xiang and Little Square.

Don't forget that there is a plant whose flowers are single purple; One area is famous for its rich purple flowers. This plant is called lavender, and this area is Provence in France. Provence's mild climate generously accepted a large number of exotic fruits and vegetables to multiply in the local area. Among many exotic plants, lavender has always been the queen of the native plant kingdom. This plant from ancient Persia is famous for its elegant fragrance. With the change of time, this lilac from the Middle East has now become an important symbol of Provence in France. It adorns the fields and roads, courtyards and bedrooms of Provence with its unique blue-purple and elegant fragrance. Speaking of French Provence, lavender, which represents sweet love, may first appear in the minds of modern romantic China. In fact, not only in Provence, but also on the roads with green belts in many French cities, people can always see purple lavender swaying with the wind. The aroma of Provence can not be summarized by purple lavender, because there are so many things that can make the sense of smell pleasant. Even if we can't fully understand the aroma of Provence, it is necessary for people to go to Provence to personally appreciate several special flavors here. Traveling between cities in Provence, especially in Marseille, people will soon know a local specialty: Marseille soap. This very famous soap can be said to be a specialty of Marseille (in the 6th century BC, a group of sailors from Foces in ancient Greece landed in Marseille, and Marseille began to build a city. Marseille still retains some architectural styles and customs, just like the ancient city of Fossett along the Aegean Sea. Therefore, Marseille is also called "Foces City"). Today, only a small amount of Marseille soap is preserved here, and it is handmade. It takes at least three weeks to make a piece of traditional Marseille soap. The main raw material is vegetable oil. It can be said that Marseille soap is the witness of Provence people's love for fragrance.

Legend has it that there once lived a beautiful girl in Provence. One day, she was picking lavender alone in the valley, and an injured young man came to ask for directions. The handsome young man touched the girl's heart and they fell in love at first sight. The girl took the young man home to recuperate, and when he recovered, they were inseparable. These young people want to go back to their hometown. On the morning before departure, the girl threw a bunch of lavender that had just blossomed at the young people according to the instructions of the village grandmother. Suddenly, a purple smoke rose, the young man disappeared, and his whisper echoed in the valley. Soon after, the girl disappeared. Some people say that she followed the flowers to find young people. Since then, lavender has become synonymous with "waiting for love", and Provence has also been regarded as a "romantic place", attracting a large number of "pilgrims". Some people say that the terrain and climate of Provence gave birth to lavender, making it famous all over the world. Some people say that lavender is the soul of Provence, giving it a different life. In fact, Provence and lavender have already become one, creating a purple romantic dream together.