Lavender fields in Plateau de Valensole, France Jul 17, 2025

Lavender fields in Plateau de Valensole, France

If you"re looking for a scent-sational summer trip, follow your nose to the Plateau de Valensole in Provence, France. From late June to mid-July, this high plateau transforms into a purple sea of lavender. Situated more than 1,900 feet above sea level and spanning approximately 300 square miles, it is one of the largest areas in France dedicated to lavender cultivation.

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