We want to see purple as far as the eye can see … fields of lavender disappearing into the distance … and thought Provence in July would be the place to come.
Many of our trips include football and Chris was hoping to get some tickets for one of the Euro games in Marseille, but it was not to be. We will be in France for the semis and final, no doubt showing in a bar near us!
As ever, once we started planning, we realised how much there was to see! Finally we settled on a trip across the centre of Provence from the rocky chasm of Les Gorges du Verdun, across the Plateau de Valensole and the Luberon, known for their fields of lavender, to the rocky spires of Les Dentelles de Montmirail.
We’ve planned some walking, but we’ll see how it goes as it’s going to be hot … far hotter than we would usually choose for walking, but we had to come now to see the lavender in bloom.
There will be lots more besides with Roman ruins, Medieval abbeys, a Papal Palace, and lots of picturesque villages, many perched on the top of hills, and all claiming to be the most beautiful in Provence!
And then there’s the food … starting the day with a croissant and cafe creme, then since everything stops for lunch, maybe a plat du jour in a village bistro. I like the idea of l’apero with a few olives early evening … then dinner under the stars!
So if you fancy a couple of weeks off in sunny Provence, do come with us while we look for lavender!
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