Spotting a lavender field in flower for the first time is magical, but it’s the fragrance that is heavenly. The tiny plants stretch towards the horizon, like small purple streams. It’s little wonder why you see so many images of people posing against this stunning backdrop.
The fields look at their best between the first week of June and the first week of July (they start cutting the lavender around the second week of July and most of the grain is already gone by then) when they are in full bloom. Provence is one of the most beautiful regions of France. Shopping the Provencal markets for fresh produce and flowers is an essential experience, and also one of the best ways to mingle with the locals. Almost every village has a weekly market; some occur several times a week or daily.
It is magic.
