After spending time on the French Riviera , we made our way north to the Provence region of France to experience the lavender fields in full bloom. Typically, the perfect time to visit and see lavender is mid-July. Our days were long, with the sun rising early in the morning and setting around 10pm each night. View all presets here. Best time to visit โ June through August, early to mid-July if you also want to see lavender fields.
Instead we opted to visit all the nearby hilltop towns and local lavender fields, which were relatively quiet. I loved staying here since the houses and hotels tend to be more affordable, and many have pools. More of my favorites below:. Located in one of my favorite towns of Lacoste. We loved our stay here. Many of the properties in this area are on the expensive side, but we booked early for more affordable rates. This top-rated hotel was the best of both worlds: only a two minute walk from the town center and local market, and set in French gardens that felt like a fairytale.
Lourmarin was my favorite town of the entire trip, a must-visit! The lavender is known for blooming from the end of June through the beginning of August, and we visited in peak bloom the first two weeks of July.
What I loved about staying here was barely running into other tourists โ most of the people we met were locals or French families vacationing in Provence! Gordes is one of the most famous hilltop towns in the region. It has a number of restaurants and winding streets, great for exploring and for views of the valley below. The only downside is that it tends to get crowded midday as there are a number of tour buses that include it on their Provence route.
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I absolutely loved Lourmarin. The town is beautiful and very photogenic, with cobblestone streets, shops, and plenty of cafes with outdoor seating. There are a a handful of trendy bars and restaurants, plus a great outdoor market in the city center. Lourmarin is also ranked as one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France.
