Lavender Festival in Valensole

Exhibitions, sale of artisanal products, distillation, visits to the fields, etc.
Lavender route

Lavender Festival in Valensole: conviviality and discovery around lavender

La Lavender Festival de Valensole is held every year on the eponymous plateau. During this unique event, the blue gold is honored through a multitude of activities and events: exhibitions, sale of artisanal products, distillation, visits to the fields, etc. For your travels during this day, count on the services ofEDEN CAB, your high-end VTC agency.

What is the 2025 Lavender Festival?

A picturesque little town located at the northern tip of the Verdon Regional Natural Park, Valensole is nestled in the heart of a beautiful range of blues of lavender fields and gold of wheat fields. It is formed in an amphitheater on a hill located between the Valensole plateau and Notre-Dame ValleyValensole is the largest producer of lavender and lavandin in France. This is why this typically Provençal aromatic plant is in the spotlight every year on the occasion of the Lavender Festival which takes place on Sunday, July 20, 2025. An event to be differentiated from the Sault Lavender Festival organized on August 15, 2025.

With 30 years of existence, the event is organized by the AVEC Vous association, in partnership with associations, the Town Hall and theValensole Tourist Office. Historically, it draws its roots from local agricultural traditions and aims to highlight the work carried out by producers and distillers as well as artisans who perpetuate authentic know-how in the cultivation of lavender in Provence and its processing. It is a day dedicated to the promotion of the terroir, lavender culture and craftsProvençal. It is held during the 3rd Sunday in July during the Valensole lavender bloom.

What is the program of the event?

During the celebration, the day is very rich in activities and entertainment. Travelers who come to appreciate the beauty of this small blue flower grown in Provence can reach the Valensole plateau by Luxury VTC to participate in the free tour of the lavender fields, sunflowers and distilleries.

The experience promises to be even more authentic with a helicopter flight to discover the palette of lavender fields from the air. private drivers ofEDEN CAB will be happy to drive you to the heliport to experience this memorable adventure thanks to a premium service.

The day then continues with exhibitions of old and modern agricultural equipment dedicated to lavender harvesting or a traditional distillation session. craft market also takes place and highlights lavender products. During the festivities, folk and musical shows are organized as well as workshops for children.

A highlight not to be missed is certainly the lavender cutting demonstration. Learn how to prune the plant and harvest the flowers to preserve its color and shape and promote good flowering.

How to get around Valensole?

Opt for lVTC services in Valensole is the perfect place to celebrate the event on this Sunday in July. Given that it attracts thousands of visitors each year, entrusting your travel to a private and experienced driver will save you the hassle of congested roads and limited parking.

At EDEN CAB, we put at your disposal a fleet of high-end vehicles that meet your requirements. You can choose between the Mercedes E Class for a prestigious trip in absolute comfort or van and / or minibus for group travel.

We can organize a tailor-made excursion for you to make the experience even more immersive: photo stop in the fields, lunch break in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie or Lake Sainte-Croix, visit to the Clos de Villeneuve or the Saint-Blaise parish church.

Premium and tailor-made VTC services

Whether you are leaving from Cannes, Nice, Antibes, Monaco, Aix-en-Provence or Marseille, our private drivers will pick you up from your hotel, your residence or the airport for a day trip to the heart of Provence.

Depending on your needs, you can opt for:

  • un round-trip transfer at the day,
  • un on-time service with total flexibility for your stops and your desires,
  • un daily rate with access to a reduced rate if you need the vehicle for a long stay in Provence.

Our professional and multilingual drivers provide discreet, punctual and attentive service. On board, you will benefit from a luxury vehicle (Mercedes S-Class, Class E or Van V-Class), air-conditioned and equipped with: Wi-Fi, refreshments, water bottles, wipes, chargers, daily newspapers, baby booster seat.

Reservation is open 24 hours a day, by phone or via our secure online form. A personalized confirmation will be sent to you and your driver will remain at your disposal throughout the service.