[2025 Valensole Attraction] Travel Guide for Valensole (Updated Aug)

#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!

#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! .

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⁡ ⁡

📍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

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.~