It is an image of such striking beauty that it has become famous around the world. To enjoy the lavender at its very best, make it a date in Valensole between mid-June and mid-July, when the fields are in flower. In a tent, caravan or campervan, or in one of our fully-equipped holiday rentals , immerse yourself in the exceptional landscapes of the Verdon Natural Regional Park.
Canoeing , canyoning, climbing or hiking , whichever your favourite sport, enjoy it here in the heart of nature. Discover how blissful a holiday can be! Without picking the flowers, they can wander between the rows of plants and have fun trying to identify the different varieties of lavender according to their shape and colour.
And it goes without saying that a family photo is an absolute must in this unique setting! In the height of summer, the sun is at its zenith in Provence. Fortunately the Saint-Croix Lake is waiting with its emerald waters, for a refreshing bathe all together. Offering scenes of rare beauty redolent with heady fragrance, the Valensole Plateau is without doubt one of the most romantic sites in southern France.
Enjoy the simple pleasures of strolling through the landscape together, hand in hand, as you photograph it from every angle! Valensole, that gave its name to the plateau, is not to be missed: discover its narrow streets leading to the church, its age-old washhouse, its small picturesque squares with their sunny terraces Nougat, honey, biscuits, ice creams In Valensole and nearby, lavender is to be enjoyed in all its forms. Particularly effective to soothe mosquito bites, it might just come in handy!
The blue of the lavender, white of the almond trees, gold of the cornfields The Valensole Plateau is a whole palette of vibrant colours! Camping Valensole Plateau With fields of lavender that stretch as far as the eye can see, radiant sunshine for days of the year, and the majestic outline of the Alps as its backdrop, the Valensole Plateau concentrates the very best of Provence. Make the most of your camping stay in the Gorges du Verdon to treat your 5 senses to all the wonders of this land of lavender!
