chez_pink

hi there,

i've been reading the posts and really want to visit the Lavender Region.

Am leaving for Paris in 3 days and because we were recommended to visit Aix (1 night), en route to Nice, have booked tickets from CDG to Aix. BUT, to my horror, just found out that its really far away from the Lavender Region!

I really want to visit the lavender and sunflower fields, so am now desperately planning to rent a car and drive between the Luberon and Mount Lure region.

Any ideas how else to make the best of this "mistake"? Any advice much appreciated!!

TuckH

Before you do anything drastic, check on whether it has reached its peak and has already been harvested in the area. It might be the case; we watched the process in one location a couple of weeks ago.

kevin_widrow

The main lavender growing regions (Plateau d'Albion and Plateau de Valensole) are just reaching their peak now. I'd expect some harvesting to get started this week and the process to last another 2-3 weeks or so, so plenty of time to get in some viewing...

-Kevin

cigalechanta

chez-pink, This is a map of the lavender routes to help with your plan.

http://www.routes-lavande.com/travelling/map.html

hetismij

I'm really surprised that it is now at it's peak, the lavender in my garden in Holland is over. It was glorious, inspite of the rain, and lasted for many many weeks but it is usually over by now.