Discover the iconic lavender fields of Provence

31km, around 45 minutes – coach parking

15 minutes from the “Plus Beau Village de France”: Gordes, the Musée de la Lavande offers tours of its stills exhibition, workshops, experiences and events to learn all about the history of fine provençal lavender.

Visitor information

• Admission includes a tour of the exhibition, digital tools, seasonal activities and workshops (€8 with audio guide)
  
• Free quiz for children – themed workshops
  
• Special price for groups of more than 10 people (€7)

25 km, around 25 minutes – coach parking

At the foot of the Luberon massif, between the dry-stone huts known as the “bories” and the lavandin, stroll across quintessentially provençal landscapes, lulled by the gentle song of the cicadas.

Les Agnels organic distillery: since 1895, the Agnel family has passed on its passion and knowledge of lavender growing. Today, they invite you to watch a real lavender distillation and the production of essential oils and floral waters.

Group information

• Individual guided visits from April to October: 1 hour long, €7 per person
  
• All year round for groups:
  
  – Visit the distillery (1 hour, €6 per person)
  – See the lavender field and the distillery (2 hours, price on request)
  – Lavender immersion (2 hours 30, price on request)
  – Experience lavender distillation (2 hours, price on request)

34 km, around 45 minutes – coach parking

From the start of July, the lavender and lavandin fields of Pays du Sault are in full bloom, awakening the senses of visitors from all over the world. Explore the vast plateau and mosaic countryside, made up of lavender fields and einkorn wheat.

Stop 1: Aroma’Plantes Distillery
Situated on the foothills of Mont Ventoux, at an altitude of 750 metres, AROMA’PLANTES is a family-run organic farm, specialising in the production of aromatic and medicinal plants. They organise walks, visits and lavender workshops.

What to visit nearby: La Ferme aux Lavande, Les Lavandes de Champelle, La loge aux lavandes, Le Vallon des Lavandes

Stop 2 – Chemin des lavandes
Beginning in Sault, the capital of lavender, this well-established route (which can be completed by foot, by bike or by car), allows you to discover all facets of this provençal symbol, whatever the season. Signs and signposting mark out the route. Circuit of 5.5 km.
 
Other great things to see in and around Sault: Nougaterie Boyer, master nougat confectioner since 1887 and the Gorges de la Nesque, a great, wild canyon with caves, ideal for hiking and cycling.


Allow 1 hour 15 to get back to Avignon

Informations pratiques

• Aroma’Plantes
  Open all year round, free guided tour in French and English (From June to August at fixed hours). 
  Private tour on request (€5 to €7/pers. up to 9 people, €4 to €7.pers from
  Free access to the plant nursery, discovery trails, gallery, Aromatic’bar and boutique.
   
• Chemin des lavandes
  Information at the Ventoux-Sud Tourist Office in Sault
  Choose the route that best suits you
  www.ventouxprovence.fr – +33 (0) 4 90 64 01 21
  
  
•  The annual Lavender festival in Sault on the 15 August
  www.fetedelalavande.fr  
  

Around 100 km +

The Routes des Lavandes transport you to a world of colours and scents, between the blue lavender, characteristic of the region, and the green of the vines. If you prefer, you can discover the famous lavender of Provence via routes that are off the beaten track.
 
Route Richerenches and Montségur-sur-Lauzon (D18)
Route Richerenches and Colonzelle (D18A)
Route between Valréas and Le Pègue (Route du Pègue)
Route between Valréas and Vinsobres (D46)

Practical information

• Pays de Grignan Enclave des Papes Tourist Office
  T. +33 (0)4 75 46 56 75
  
• Corso de la Lavande – always the first weekend of August