An original journey along the Lavender Routes

tracteur qui récolte la lavande fine à Sault

Early Lavender Harvest in Provence: Impact of Heat and Drought

15 July 2025

LES ROUTES DE LA LAVANDE ®

vue drone champ de lavande plateau de Sault

Plunge into the heart of Provencal wonder…

Discover the Routes de la Lavande®, an invitation to explore Provence through its emblematic landscapes, enchanting fragrances and authentic know-how. Meet the passionate craftsmen who grow and transform lavender, this mythical plant with a thousand virtues, and let them tell you their story.

From Valensole to Mont Ventoux, via Diois, Luberon, Verdon and Drôme Provençale, experience a unique sensory adventure. The program includes visits to distilleries, meetings with committed producers, gourmet stops and traditional lavender festivals.

An escapade where every step reveals the magic of this legendary flower.

Map of the Lavender Routes

Lavender in bloom

When to admire the flowering of lavender in Provence ?

It starts in mid-June in the lowest altitude areas (Rhône Valley, Luberon), Valensole) and continues until the end of July in the highest altitude areas (Plateau de Sault, Montagne de Lure, Baronnies, Diois)

It varies according to lavender and lavandin varieties, climate, altitude and latitude. Local weather is also a determining factor.

The weather, a determining factor in the lavender harvest

Lavender harvesting depends on hygrometry, i.e. the humidity in the air. Clearly, a long period without rain can bring the harvest forward by a few days, while a storm can delay it by as much. Don’t hesitate to contact the tourist offices in the areas you wish to visit.