World-Famous Flower Fields – The Most Romantic Lavender Blooms

By the MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 
The world-renowned French lavender is not just a beautiful landscape of purple plants, but also a magnificent treasure in France’s historical and cultural heritage. In the countryside paths of Provence, Upper Provence-Alpes, and the French Riviera—referred to by the French as the “Lavender Road”—lavender’s unique purple beauty spreads everywhere, offering an even deeper understanding of the rich culture of the “purple flower.”

Originally planted by the Romans, lavender was used in ancient Roman baths and to fragrance clothing. Later, the lavender industry emerged in medieval Provence, France, where the government recognized the plant’s aromatic and medicinal properties. By the 19th century, lavender’s fragrance had become integral to the “perfume capital of France,” Grasse, leading to tremendous growth in lavender farming.

Lavender blooms in southern France from late May and is harvested in August. The peak summer heat during this time stimulates the plant’s scent glands, making the fragrance even more pronounced. This makes it the ideal time to explore the purple floral landscapes of the “Lavender Road.”