All about lavender

"Here, Lavender perfumes heaven and earth and dances in the shade and the sunlight."
Jean GIONO.

Lis a hymn of praise to Provence, celebrating Provence endlessly with its infinite range of colour and fragrance. From the "baïassières" or wild patches of lavender of times past to the meticulously tended lavender fields of today, lavender sets the pace for the seasons and the lives of the people in these regions. As wild as the hills which spawned its growth, lavender shares its secrets with the inquisitive, interested visitors who come to admire it. The Lavender Road invites you to partake in the passion and savoir-faire native to those who have worked with lavender for over a century. Special encounters to share and learn - take advantage of the opportunities the Lavender Road has organised from springtime to autumn. Adventures sparked with the essence of pleasure - enjoy the Lavender Blue getaways in Provence.


It differs from "fine lavender" by its broad leaves and long floral scapes with multiple spikelets.	True lavender has smaller tufts and one spike, Its essential oil, more subtle, is much sought- after for perfumery and by laboratories.	A result of pollination of real lavender and aspic, this hybrid plant,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,