In flight across the south of France: Discover the lavender miracle!

In flight across the south of France: Discover the lavender miracle!

Plateau de Valensole, Frankreich - On July 9, 2025, the documentary "In flight via southern France" celebrated its premiere. This impressive production presents the country from a bird's eye view and takes the audience on a visual journey across the breathtaking landscapes and cultural highlights in the region. The documentation shows the famous white limestone rocks of the Calanques, the picturesque winding villages and the sun -drenched landscapes that make the southern France so unique. Particularly noteworthy are the impressive lavender fields of the Hochprovence, which play an essential role in the visual story.

The lavender blossom moves numerous tourists to the region every year. The flowering period varies depending on the altitude, but typically begins in mid -June and lasts until the end of July, in certain parts of Provence even until mid -August. The best time for visits is at the end of June or early July when the temperatures are mild. In July and August, the splendor of the lavender fields reached its peak, surrounded by golden grain fields and radiant sunflowers. This natural spectacle is very popular, but high summer can lead to crowds that need to be avoided.

The lavender fields of Provence

The greatest concentration of lavender fields can be found on the Plateau de Valensole, where the harvest usually begins at the end of July. An equally well-known goal is the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque, near Gordes, where the lavender flowers can be found directly on the monastery. Smaller fields shape the landscape between apt and lourmarin, mainly with lavandin, also known as a speech coat. For an even longer flowering period, visitors can control the plateau de Sault, where lavender fields bloom by mid -August.

in the Drôme Provençale, especially around Grignan, travelers discover smaller and charming lavender fields with a heyday from mid -June to mid -July. Around Ferrassières on the Plateau d’Albion you can experience biologically grown lavender flowers at altitudes of 1,000 meters. The Ardèche region also offers impressive views of the lavender fields that extend between Saint-Remèze, Larnas and Bourg-Saint-Andéol. These fields are not only an optical pleasure, but also serve to produce high -quality lavender oil.

a visit to the region

The explored lavender fields are not only idyllic photo opportunities, but also part of a lively overwitz culture. A popular destination is the lavender museum in Saint-Remèze, which offers visitors deeper insights into the meaning and the different cultivation types of the lavender. Cyclists on the Viarhôna also come past these flowering oases and enjoy the unique landscape combination.

The documentary "In flight via southern France" is available in Germany, Switzerland and Austria and is broadcast until July 9, 2027. Tönerische landscapes, culture and nature combine to form an impressive visual experience that inspires both lavender lovers and travelers who want to discover the beauty of southern France. Further information on lavender routes can be found on france-webazine.de .

For content-rich insights into the region, a visit to 3sat , where the documentation is presented in detail "in flight via southern France".