From June 15 to July 31, come and discover the lavender in bloom on the Valensole plateau, a purple gradient stretching as far as the eye can see…
The Valensole Lavender Festival
The third Sunday in July
The Valensole plateau, located between the Durance valley and the Gorges du Verdon, is renowned for its splendid landscapes and endless fields of lavender. A major center of lavender production in Haute Provence, Valensole hosts one of the largest and most beautiful lavender festivals each year to celebrate the start of the harvest.
Every year, the producers and inhabitants of Valensole invite you to join them on the third Sunday in July for festivities that celebrate lavender. Numerous activities are organized throughout the day. You can discover the lavender fields in bloom before the harvest, talk with local producers, learn about the distillation process using a 19th-century still, stroll among the stalls of the farmers’ market, attend folk and musical performances, and enjoy many other activities.