From the Drôme to the Alpes-Maritimes, via the Hautes-Alpes, the Vaucluse and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, the Lavender Routes take you round an exceptional, extraordinary region.
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Lavender, with its heady s cent and sought-after properties, is cultivated by people who are happy to share its history and legends. Following these routes, you'll discover its secrets in the heart of a territory with an exceptional natural environment and cultural heritage. You'll become familiar with lavender in all its guises: its producers and refiners, exhibitions and museums – not forgetting the different festivals and gastronomic delights. There are more than 70 places to visit, and some 40 possibilities for accommodation. This is a unique experience, centred on a plant that's equally unique. |
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You can travel on Routes de la Lavande at your own pace and depending on your interests. We propose to discover Alps and Provence, by car, moto or cycle, along a long route divided in 6 "stages"
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Next to Parc Naturel du Vercors, you'll look for high altitud lavender often located far from cities and main roads. Along the Drôme river and its perched villages, passionate producers jealously guards rare varieties of lavender while others creates recipes for the greatest joy of gourmet or to offer a modern aromatherapy. |
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With Mont Ventoux as a cynosure, the route goes through the backroads between large areas of lavender, in the heart of an exceptionnal "terroir" : Montélimar nougat to Nyons olive oil, and local wines from "Enclaves des Papes" before arriving to the famous Château de Grignan... |
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Baronnies is a mountain territory with a strong "identity", marked by the lavender as a symbol. From Vaison-la-Romaine to Sisteron, lavender is everywhere, from the plant, skillfully cultivated on the hills to houses insulation, lavender bouquets and of course essential oil making... |
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In Lubéron, between mystical abbeys, medieval village and golden ochres, lavender fill inside a colors and scents mosaïc. At the foot of Ventoux mountains, for as far as the eye can see large fields of lavender call back to Giono's Provence : strong, proud and perfumed... |
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Between Manosque and Castellane, from Valensole plateau and its "lavender sea" to the fine lavender of Digne and Verdon, it's a "concentrate" of Provence ! In this area perfect for relaxing, you'll be easily tempted by a wellness time in Digne or Gréoux-les-Bains... or a walk around Sainte-Croix lake. |
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Back to the roots ! This is where the story began... A visit to the world capital city of perfumery helps to understand the fantastic history of lavender in Provence. From Séranon to Gourdon, it's with a sea view that you'll finish your journey to the lavender world. |
