2025 Valensole Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

#wheretogo When vacationing in Provence, the South of France, I had to make a trip to experience the beautiful Lavender fields in Valensole. It was one of the top highlights of my vacation! The lavender fields in Valensole are breathtaking and you can bask in the lovely lavender scents as you walk through these fields! The souvenir shop Lavande Angelvin is also a must-visit. I enjoyed picking up a few lavender souvenirs from the shop as well. My rating of this attraction: 4.5 ⭐️ out of 5!

Visiting the lavender fields of southern France was a long-time dream of mine, until it finally became reality last summer! The lavender fields bloom in late June to July, and you can best find the in the Plateau de Valensole, which is the “lavender hotspot” of southern France. You might think that the best thing about them is the appearance of purple fields that seem endless, but my highlight was the scent of lavender everywhere in the air. All in all, it is a dream destination that I hope everyone gets to visit at some point in their lives, and if you do, you can find this specific spot by searching for “Arbre coucher de soleil” in your maps. #lavenderfields #southoffrance #france

Mid-June to early July is absolutely the best time to visit Valensole to admire the lavender fields. Last time, I stayed for a week and felt it was too short, so this time I decided to stay for nine days near the lavender fields. Every day, I breathe in the fragrant lavender-scented air, wash with pure water, and experience the incredibly warm hospitality of the people in Valensole. Everywhere I look is a beautiful scene, and no matter how many days I stay, it always feels like time flies by too quickly—never enough. You have to come here yourself to truly understand how deeply you can sleep, surrounded by happiness and tranquility.

1️⃣ Lavender and sunflower fields Best viewing spots: Valensole Plateau: endless purple sea of ​​flowers (mid-June-mid-July) Abbaye de Sénanque: lavender + 12th-century Romanesque architecture Sault: high altitude, flowering period extended to August 2️⃣ Most beautiful mountain towns and villages Gordes: stone town on the cliff, Tuesday morning market Roussillon: ochre-red landforms, gathering place for artists Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: Van Gogh sanatorium, Provence style town 3️⃣ History and art tour Palais des Papes: 14th-century papal power center Arles Arena d'Arles: Roman ruins, bullfighting is still held Carpentras: Centennial synagogue and truffle market 4️⃣ Natural wonders Gorges du Verdon: The most beautiful canyon in Europe, canoeing Camargue: Pink salt lake, white horses and flamingos #Sign up for June hotel tester 2025

#5月好去处2025 Let’s bump into the South of France this summer Until I ran into 🌻Van Gogh’s sunflower field in Arles... Gel glass sea ➕ lavender sea ➕ Cote d’Azur ➕ street theater performances, traveling in the South of France is niche and inexpensive, promise me! ‼ ️ · 🚩Cote d’Azur Critical Hit 🎬Cannes Film Palace: Free photos on the red carpet steps! Holding the "Golden Palm replica sculpture" and turning 45 degrees, pretending to be captured by the photographer 👑Monaco Palace: 11:55 squatting guard change, blue, white and red uniforms with medieval city walls, posting Instagram location will be asked "Are you going to get married?" 🌴Nice Angel Bay: Be sure to rent a blue and white striped lounge chair! At 4 pm, the sea water turns Tiffany blue, and the silhouette shot against the light is glowing · 🚩Van Gogh concentration exceeded the standard day 🌻Arles Sanatorium: Restore the scene of "Sunflowers"! Wear a yellow skirt and stand in the atrium, use a wide-angle shot to create a sense of imprisonment in the frame 🏛️Avignon Broken Bridge: Rush at high tide at 6 pm! Broken bridge + sunset + Rhone River, use slow shutter to pull the water flow into golden silk · 🚩Provence cheating experience 💜Valensole Flower Field (limited to June-August): A purple dimension that can only be obtained by drone aerial photography! Stealing lavender will be fined, but flower farmers often give away broken flowers 🛍️Sault Town Market: Lavender honey + Marseille soap must be bought, half the price of the scenic spot and you can bargain · 🚩Paris Versailles Highlights Tour ✨Versailles Hall of Mirrors: The first batch of rushes in in the morning! When the sun shines through the crystal chandelier, the floor will crack into 2,700 pieces of broken gold 🛶Grand Trianon: Versailles hidden copy! Pink marble columns + English gardens, almost booked the whole place for Rococo style photo shoots · 📸A great combination for taking photos 🔸Angel Bay x I LOVE NICE sculpture: lie on the ground and shoot upwards to let the letters frame the blue sea 🔸Van Gogh Cafe x Dusk: raise a glass of absinthe and focus on the reflection of the glass, blurring the yellow wall behind 🔸Lavender field x straw hat: throw the hat and shoot continuously, select the amazing photo with the brim of the hat hanging 45 degrees in the air

#5月好去处2025 📍 Introduction to Valensole Valensole is located in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region and is a world-renowned lavender destination. The name of the town means "Sunny Valley". It has plenty of sunshine and dry summers, which is very suitable for lavender planting and sightseeing. ⸻ ⏰ Best time to visit • Lavender blooming period: mid-June to mid-July, the best viewing period is from the end of June to early July . • Other scenery: Apricot blossoms bloom in spring (March-April), and there is also the beauty of sunflowers and lavender in early autumn (). ⸻ 🗓️ One-day itinerary suggestions 🚗 08:30–10:00 AM｜Arrival & Town Walk • Drive from Aix or Avignon and enter the Lavender Avenue via D6 Route de Riez. You can stop along the way to enjoy the pastoral scenery . • After arriving at the village of Valensole (Place Thiers), walk to the Old Fountain and Saint-Blais Church to experience the style of the Provencal town . 🌾 10:00–12:00 AM｜Explore the Lavender Fields • Go to farms such as Lavandes Angelvin or Les Grandes Marges to take pictures, smell the fragrance and buy lavender products . • It is recommended to drive into the farm trails to avoid the crowds and take the most diverse photo scenes (). 🥗 Lunch 12:30–13:30｜Rural restaurant experience • Enjoy Provencal cuisine such as herb stew and goat cheese salad at an open-air restaurant in the village, paired with local wine, and enjoy a dining experience that blends sunshine and beautiful scenery. 🌄 Afternoon 14:00–16:00｜Lavender factory or leisurely walk • Visit the distillery to learn about the production process of lavender essential oil, and purchase local specialties such as essential oils, soaps, and aromatic bags (). • Or go to the lavender fields again in the evening to capture the slightly softer light and quieter atmosphere, and recall the beauty of the day. 🌅 Afternoon 16:30–17:30｜Finish with photos at sunset • Stroll through the fields again or drive to the nearby hills to end the day's journey with the purple ocean under the setting sun as the background. ⸻ ✅ Tips • Transportation: It is strongly recommended to rent a car and drive yourself, so that you can visit various farms flexibly (). • Equipment: In the hot summer, bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and water; lavender is a sensitive crop, please do not step on the field, and buy souvenirs from the farm where you can take photos to show your support (). • Best light: The light and shadow are the softest in the morning and evening, which is suitable for taking pictures; take a break at noon to avoid the heat, and save the good works for the afternoon (). ⸻ 📝 Summary The lavender fields in Valensole are the most classic travel experience in Provence. With elegant villages, distilleries and soft sunshine, you can perfectly experience the nostalgia and romance of the southern French countryside in one day. If you want to explore the beautiful villages or canyons nearby (such as Gordes, Red Earth City or Verdon Canyon) in more depth, you can also add it to the itinerary to make your journey more colorful💜

🇫🇷 This time I went to Provence with some friends, hoping to catch the lavender in bloom—and we got lucky! Just yesterday, we saw vast fields of lavender in Valensole. With the sunset, it was absolutely stunning! I recommend driving there. Here’s a quick guide ⬇️ 🔍 On the map, search for **Les Grandes Margès**. When you get nearby, there’s a small shop on the hillside where you can park and use the restroom. 🌟 Within a 10-minute walk in either direction, there are lavender fields (search for **Valensole Lavender field** to get a general location). You can also drive. The sloped terrain makes it easy to get beautiful photos. If you walk further uphill, you’ll see even larger fields of lavender. 🌟 **Best time to shoot**: Around sunset. In June, that’s around **7pm**—the golden light and sunset make for amazing shots. ⚠️ There are lots of bees, so avoid using perfume, or you might attract them. ❤️ Outfit tip: wear light colors and avoid dark tones. #postandearn #france #lavender

🇫🇷 This time, I went to Provence with friends, hoping to catch a glimpse of the lavender fields by chance! Yesterday! We were lucky enough to see vast stretches of lavender in Valensole, combined with the sunset glow—it was absolutely stunning! Renting a car is recommended. Here’s the guide ⬇️ . 🔍 Search for "Les Grandes Margès" on the map. When you get close, look for the sign in Figure 6. You’ll see a small shop on the hillside where you can park and use the restroom. . 🌟 There are lavender fields within a 10-minute walk in either direction (search: "Valensole Lavender field" for the exact location), or you can drive. If you see Figure 7, head straight to the lavender field behind the sign (a 5-10 minute walk from the parking spot near Figure 6). The slope makes for great photos, and if you climb further up, you’ll find an even larger lavender field. . 🌟 Best time for photos: During sunset (around 7 PM in June) when the light and golden hour make everything magical. ⚠️ There are lots of bees—avoid wearing strong perfume, or you might attract them. ❤️ Wear light-colored clothing; dark colors are less ideal. . 📷 Hope everyone gets amazing shots! .

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck This is a genuine French vintage car, Citroën, model 2CV, which has been discontinued. However, the original car is still running. Tourists can rent it to drive themselves or rent it with a driver to explore the countryside in Provence or the south of France. In spring like this, seeing flowers in full bloom gives a feeling like going back to the old days of France. The fun thing is that this car is 40 years old and is known as a car that will never break down. It uses manual systems, from the gear, windshield wipers, handbrake, door locks, and opening and closing the windows. It is completely automatic. We rented it from Oh My Deuche with a driver who was very talkative and explained everything about the use of the car and the tourist attractions, from Plateau de Valensole, Gorges du Verdon, Forcalquier, Ventoux, to Aix-en-Provence.

Speaking of Provence, the lavender fields spread out as far as the eye can see are called 🪻 fields. These beautiful lavender fields can be found on the "Plateau de Valensole" 🇫🇷 in the Provence region of southern France. The lavender fields spread out as far as the eye can see are overwhelming and moving 🥹. . Every year in early summer, this area is enveloped in the color and scent of lavender ✨ The flowering season varies depending on the weather, but it usually lasts from late June to mid-August 🗓️. It's definitely worth seeing at least once, and I highly recommend it 🪻🪻🪻 📍Access: About 1.5 hours by car from Marseille #Provence #France

Lavender, which blooms in June in the mainland of Japan, and sunflowers, which are associated with August, bloom side by side in this flower field! ⁡ ⁡ This is a contrast I've never seen before 👀⁡ ⁡ You can see this only in front of a shop run by a farmer called Terrarome in Valensole in the south of France. ⁡ ⁡ The shop is lined with lavender-based scented goods, which are fun to use, and it's also a great place to take a toilet break in the vast farmland 🚻⁡ ⁡ This area is mostly lavender, but there are also places where pink herbs are grown. ⁡ ⁡ The idyllic rural scenery makes you feel like you're in a picture book 😌⁡ Of course, the scent will envelop your whole body 💖⁡ ⁡ ⁡ 📍Valensole, Provence, southern France⁡ A rental car is ideal for a leisurely and leisurely trip, but there are also tours from nearby towns. ⁡ ⁡ 📍Valensol, Terrarome TERRAROMA⁡ ⁡ ⁡✵✧✵✧⁡✵✧✵✧⁡✵✧✵✧⁡✵✧✵✧⁡✵✧✵✧⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ I like it, I'm happy♥⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ ●Details The best choice after thorough research🏅⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ ●Real travel information and failure stories⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ ⁡ ⁡ 〚Profile〛⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ 📷Photographer/writer with 35 years of experience with SLR⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ 🗺️Travel history: 34 countries, 116 regions, and plenty of stays⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ 🖊Total of 50,000 SNS followers⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ 💖Sea, waterside, light, townscape, tropical, Europe, Islamic countries, miscellaneous goods, handicrafts I love crafts⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ 🏠 I live in Kyoto, and my life was full of ups and downs⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ ⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ ⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ ⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡✵✧✵✧⁡✵✧✵✧⁡✵✧⁡✵✧⁡✵✧⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡⁡ ⁡⁡ ⁡ #overseas travel trip #France #🇫🇷 #South of France #Provence⁡ #flower field #sunflower #sunflower field #lavender #lavender field #trip to France #want to travel abroad #fantastic #love Europe⁡ #want to connect with people who love photography⁡ #Akane France⁡ ⁡

It takes about 3 hours by car from Nice, France to Valensole in Provence, all for this vast expanse of pink-purple lavender fields. Although half of the fields have been turned into wheat fields, it does not diminish the stunning view of the lavender. Walking into the lavender bushes feels like getting lost in a fairy tale world, leaving all worries behind. Despite the presence of many bees, this is definitely a top spot for taking photos and a must-visit place from June to August.

📍Valensole, Provence 🚘2 hours from Nice Best time to visit: Mid-June to July ✅Provence is the region with the highest lavender production in the world (90% of global production). ✅Although it is private property, there is no entrance fee. ✅Many reviews mention that there are a lot of bees in the lavender fields, but they are not aggressive, so there is no need to worry too much.

📍Provence Valensole 🚘2 hours from Nice Time: Mid-May to July ✅Provence is the region with the highest lavender production in the world (90% of the world's lavender is produced here) ✅Although it is private property, there is no entrance fee ✅Many reviews mention that there are a lot of bees in the lavender fields, but they are not aggressive, so there is no need to worry too much

📍Valensole, Provence 🚘2 hours from Nice Best time to visit: Mid-June to July ✅Provence is the region with the highest lavender production in the world (90% of the world's lavender is produced here) ✅Although it is private property, there is no entrance fee ✅Many reviews mention that there are a lot of bees in the lavender fields, but they are not aggressive, so there's no need to worry too much

#flowerlover July is the best time to visit Provence! Many lavender fields from Valensole, Gordes, Sault.. worth to pay a visit and you won’t regret for these stunning views!

#EuropeanTravel #france #nice #SouthFrance #Lavender #SouthFranceLavender #ProvenceLavender #Provence #AixProvence #Valensole #SoloTravel One of the tens of thousands of bucket lists, Going to the South of France during the lavender season 📍Valensole, France I have tens of thousands of bucket lists, and one of them was going to the South of France during the lavender season (I'm a dreamer who has so many things I want to do💕) Do you know how hard it is to go to Valensole alone while traveling alone? Even if I rent a car, I need someone to take pictures of me ㅠㅠ I booked a tour agency in Nice, South France and went there [Departing from Nice - Verdon Gorge - Moustiers-Sainte-Marie - Valensole - Arriving in Nice] Lavender is in full bloom from the end of June to the beginning of July! Since I was planning to visit a little early in the trip, I was worried that I would only see green lavender leaves, but the tour guide found the perfect Bora Bora spot, so I was able to take pretty pictures. I was lucky that I had friends who were impatient and dyed purple...💜 _ ✨@_ddo.sarah Follow me to get real-time information on solo travel tips and Prague. (I'll definitely go even if I'm a little slow in following your travel account.)

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Today we bring you some tips for enjoying the beautiful lavender scenery in the southern region of France~ Every summer is the best season to admire lavender in southern France. This year is no exception. Why not organize a short trip to southern France during the summer vacation? Where can I see lavender? Saenku Monastery (Notre-Dame de Senanque) Blooming period: mid-June to mid-July The entire monastery is hidden in a peaceful valley. There are many beautiful pictures of lavender here on the internet, and it is known as one of the "most beautiful valleys in France". Most postcards are taken here~ Valensole Bloom period: mid-June to the end of July. Valensole is a large lavender plantation in the world and a filming location for movies and TV dramas such as "Perfume" and "Farewell My Concubine". On the third Sunday of July every year, Valensole town holds the Lavender Festival. In addition to the lavender fields, you can also see the super beautiful sunflower fields in Valensole, southern France! Sault Bloom period: mid-June to mid-August Here is known as the "Lavender Capital", the largest lavender producing area in Europe. The whole town is surrounded by a sea of lavender flowers. The village of Sault retains some medieval alleys, and there are also some exquisite old shop windows in the city. Lavender Festival: Each town will hold a "Lavender Festival Fête De La Lavende" celebration during the lavender harvest. Due to different flowering periods in different regions, the time of the lavender festival also varies. 🚎About transportation: If departing from Paris, it is recommended to take the TGV high-speed train to Avignon first. After arriving in the old town of Avignon, choose to visit various lavender fields according to your itinerary. Due to the inconvenience of transportation in various villages, it is recommended to drive locally or join a small tour group.~

Provence | Lavender self-driving tour in France Transportation Recommend self-driving, the destination is Lavandes Angelvin, about 2-3 hours drive from Nice. There are toll stations on the highway, just swipe your card to pay. Photo location Upon arriving at the destination, you can see that there are parking spaces here and many people taking photos, and you will also pass by a field of sunflowers. But!! If you drive a little further, there is a large field of sunflowers that is even more beautiful! time It's better to go early. We will leave around 7 or 8 am and arrive around 10 am when there are fewer people. If you wait until noon, there will be a lot of people and it will be difficult to take photos. Clothing Although it sounds cheesy to say so, wearing white clothes really looks better!! Everyone on site is also wearing white clothes, and you can wear a fluffy skirt. Attention!! There are many bees! When you walk through the lavender field, you will see many bees flying around. Don't be afraid! Just ignore them and quickly pass through. They won't bite you and should be used to people. If you're really scared, you can wear a protective shirt.

The lavender fields of the south of France in early July. One of those places that absolutely exceeded my expectations. They might look nice on th photos, but they're so much more than that - the lavender scents, the mountain views, th sun flowers around... I truly recommend anyone to visit onc in their lifetime if they get the chance to!

Visiting Southern France during Summer is like teleporting into another magical world. Provence is one of the most colorful and picturesque places in the world. Especially during the months of July and August.

I don't think anyone can resist the taste of lavender Whether it cures elegant taste from it or calms the effect of sleep lavender is like one of the most conservative fragrances in the industry / Hh/ said that the most famous of lavender belongs to Provence Everyone knows that L'Occitane originated in Provence in southern France. This summer is very lucky to catch up with the lavender season in Provence drive in Provence The smell of lavender in the dusty room The long area of Valentole is like a terminal souvenir sachet essential oil lavender Here is a dream field from lavender This is a lavender town

Self-driving Nanfa, while the secret position of sunflower on the side of lavender On the net, I saw a picture of a sunflower and a lavender field together in Valensol, and I took the same paragraph with my heart. The result was wrong according to the coordinates. It may be because the crops planted in the flower field are the mood of the owner, so the sunflowers were planted last year and will not be planted this year. Later we asked the little brother of the pet shop in the pizza shop. Although he couldn't speak English, I showed him a picture of the sunflower. He marked us on the map. This year's sunflower field is on the way to Valensole to Manosque, just off the D6. In addition, the large flower field is out of Valensoller. Its a little open. Dont be like us. When you see a small piece, you will be excited. As a result, the sunflower field can only be photographed in the hot sun at noon.

France, Provence, dream search, this is a lavender summer once there is a kind of thought to choose a summer to go to South France to go around and drive and drive in the Provence countryside The road and the heart of the lavender unexpectedly met . Provence full name Provence-Alpes-Cte d'Azur is a large area in the southeast of France bordering the Mediterranean and Italy bordering Provence has a famous city such as Aix, Marseille, Nice, Arles, Avignon . Browse The most correct way to open is self-driving Although the local day of Provence lavender There are a lot of gangs, but most of the visits are only 1 hour and the time is chosen at noon. For those who have requirements for shooting, it is recommended to take a photo of the sunrise, sunset, time, relative freedom, . / Hh/ Appreciate the best season of lavender in July-August and another major feature of Provence is sunflower High season in mid-July so try to choose July to go to . lavender where Lavender and sunflower distributed on the roads of D6 and D8. I saw more on the D8 road after passing through the town of Valensoller. such as lavender and house lavender belt The slopes are all in that area . Where is the sunflower? According to the locals, sunflowers and lavender are sometimes not planted every year. Some people look at the mood, especially the sunflowers we found this year. The location is on the road of Manosque on the road to Manosque on the D6 road Tips: Here you can shoot a large piece of left hand lavender right hand sunflower! . accommodation Provence area can choose big city: Marseille, Nice advantage is to choose more disadvantages to see lavender at least need to drive 1 town: Avignon, Valensoller and the surrounding area to see lavender very close to sunrise and sunset can be my choice to live near Valensoller . Browse suggestions sunscreen: sunny days must pay attention to sunscreen bee sting: There are a lot of bees in the flower field, but they are all busy collecting honey. Its okay if you dont want to provoke it. motion sickness : Provence mountain roads, but most of them are still good for motion sickness with . Lavender lavender is a kind of love. Provence in the south of France is the best to drive on the endless roads on the D6 and D8 country roads and tens of thousands of elegant medicinal lavender One plant is in the hand, and one plant is in the heart of the eye.

#: Provence summer belongs to lavender # In France, the most beautiful place to see lavender is Valentole, a town in the French province of Provence, where the largest lavender field in Provence is planted. July is the best time to watch lavender, and the sunflowers are blooming. Many residents in the town are lavender family, who grow lavender and refined lavender essential oil. The lavender festival is held here on the third Sunday of July each year. Tips: Valensoler's lavender is concentrated around two roads, one is D6 and the other is D8. google navigation, from Avignon to Valensolelle, all are D6. If you want to go D8, you need to look at the map to find D8, but it is not difficult, very close. On both sides of the road D6, there is a place similar to the parking lot, so it is recommended not to stop at the roadside as well. In the case of D8, there seems to be no such parking lot. Provence flower viewing period: Valensoler: June 25th - July 25th Sennanke Monastery: June 20th - July 15th Suo Village: From June 30th to August 10th from the end of June to the beginning of August, it is the best time to appreciate the lavender fields, but if the rain is more than this year, the flowers may be opened earlier. In addition, lavender is generally harvested in the second week of July.