Lavender fields in Provence
Lavender fields in Provence
The fields of lavender in Provence are another of France's natural wonders, a true world trend and an integral part of the historical region in the southeast of the country. I planned to travel here for several years, and once I saw this magnificence, I want to return here again. Lavender blooms between mid-June and the end of August in different parts of Provence, but one of the most famous places is the canton of Valensol. I settled in a camping site called Lavender on the outskirts of Valansol and went to discover this tempting land.
A long road from Paris (more than 800 km) at the entrance to Valansol pleases with mountains, hills, vineyards and cypresses, and in the last kilometers in the summer haze suddenly appear dark purple patches of lavender fields.
On the main road there are such funny posters, warning drivers about the lost tourists. Here you can really forget about the most elementary things from incredible landscapes and flower-honey aromas.
In the air hangs a continuous buzz of bees collecting nectar and pollen. With these numerous, noisy, but peaceful neighbors in the fields have to put up.
The reality is somewhat different. There are a lot of tourists and naturally, no one wants to miss their chance to make a photo for social networks in such an incredible place. The unspoken rule is to find your own series and not to go unnecessarily to neighboring, occupied by other photographers.
Next to the field is located the factory of the company Angelvin - manufacturer of essential oils, soaps and cologne. Of lavender, of course.
Lavender is near. In fact, this is not standard lavender, but a hybrid of lavender. Rows of lavender look much more accurate than the ranks of lavender, because all the bushes are almost identical to each other.
Lavender grows in the Canary Islands, in northern and eastern Africa, in Australia, in southern Europe, in Arabia and in India. Cultural forms are grown in gardens around the world.
One of the trees next to which they like to photograph the newlyweds, reminiscent of the heart.
Only two trees and a lavender field.
And around - the village houses, some agricultural utensils and blue mountains on the horizon. It's not for nothing that this department is called the Alps of Upper Provence.
Around the fields are typical Provencal towns and villages with colorful, pastel houses, quiet squares and fountains.
On these streets it is good to sit in a cafe in the fresh air, drink coffee and seize it with ice cream ... with the taste of lavender.
In total, there are about 47 species of lavender.
Lavender is used in the perfume industry. Some researchers argue that the smell of lavender helps get rid of anxiety and dissatisfaction, irritation.
At dawn there are no casual tourists, but photographers are already sitting in ambush, so the rules should be the same as before. The main thing is not to get in the picture to your colleague.
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