Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

ALPES DE HAUTE-PROVENCE, 04, UBAYE VALLEY, LA CONDAMINE-CHATELARD, SAINTE-ANNE LA CONDAMINE, CORALIE BONNEROT THE MUSHER (MONTAGNEMOJO) AND HIS TEAM OF SIX ALASKAN OFFERS HIKING DOG SLED IN NATURE Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

ALPES DE HAUTE-PROVENCE, 04, UBAYE VALLEY, LA CONDAMINE-CHATELARD, SAINTE-ANNE LA CONDAMINE, CORALIE BONNEROT THE MUSHER (MONTAGNEMOJO) AND HIS TEAM OF SIX ALASKAN OFFERS HIKING DOG SLED IN NATURE Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE, ALPES-DE-HAUTE-PROVENCE, LA COLLE-SAINT-MICHE. DOG SLEDDING Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

ALPES DE HAUTE-PROVENCE, 04, UBAYE VALLEY, LA CONDAMINE-CHATELARD, SAINTE-ANNE LA CONDAMINE, CORALIE BONNEROT THE MUSHER (MONTAGNEMOJO) AND HIS TEAM OF SIX ALASKAN OFFERS HIKING DOG SLED IN NATURE Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

ALPES DE HAUTE-PROVENCE, 04, UBAYE VALLEY, LA CONDAMINE-CHATELARD, SAINTE-ANNE LA CONDAMINE, CORALIE BONNEROT THE MUSHER (MONTAGNEMOJO) AND HIS TEAM OF SIX ALASKAN OFFERS HIKING DOG SLED IN NATURE Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

FRANCE. ALPES DE HAUTE-PROVENCE, 04, UBAYE VALLEY, LA CONDAMINE-CHATELARD, SAINTE-ANNE LA CONDAMINE, CORALIE BONNEROT THE MUSHER (MONTAGNEMOJO) AND HIS TEAM OF SIX ALASKAN OFFERS HIKING DOG SLED IN NATURE Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Sled Dogs

Illustration - Sled Dogs

ALPES DE HAUTE-PROVENCE, 04, UBAYE VALLEY, LA CONDAMINE-CHATELARD, SAINTE-ANNE LA CONDAMINE, CORALIE BONNEROT THE MUSHER (MONTAGNEMOJO) AND HIS TEAM OF SIX ALASKAN OFFERS HIKING DOG SLED IN NATURE Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eric Ciotti Speaks At Political Event In Levens - France

Eric Ciotti Speaks At Political Event In Levens - France

Levens (06), le 31 aout 2025 : Sophie Ricourt Vaginay, deputee UDR des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence ici lors de la rentree politique d'Eric Ciotti, au Grand Pre de Levens - Photo by Boizet E/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Velo

Illustration - Velo

FRANCE. ALPES-DE-HAUTE-PROVENCE (04) PLATEAU DE VALENSOLE, LAVENDER FIELD NEAR GRAND LOGISSON Photo by Paul Palau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Velo

Illustration - Velo

FRANCE, ALPES-DE-HAUTE-PROVENCE (04) VAL D'ALLOS, VTT Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Global Warming - France

Illustration - Global Warming - France

FRANCE. ALPES DE HAUTE-PROVENCE (04) VERDON GORGES. SAINT MAURIN WATERFALL Photo by Philippe Royer/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First Lavender Harvests Begin in Valensole as Tourists Flock to Provence Fields

First lavender harvests in Valensole, the capital of “blue gold” in Provence, South of France, While lavender growers begin the first harvests, visitors flock to the fields for photo sessions. This period marks a highlight of the season. In full bloom, the lavender fields attract thousands of tourists each year, eager to capture the natural spectacle between mid-June and late July. Once harvested, the lavender is steam-distilled to extract its precious essential oil. Valensole, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, on June 30, 2025. Photo by Cyril CHATEAU /ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Summer Activities

Illustration - Summer Activities

FRANCE. ALPES-DE-HAUTE-PROVENCE (04) VAL D'ALLOS. FAMILY HIKE NEAR LAKE ALLOS 2230 M Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Summer Activities

Illustration - Summer Activities

FRANCE, ALPES-DE-HAUTE-PROVENCE (04) VAL D'ALLOS, VTT Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Summer Activities

Illustration - Summer Activities

FRANCE, ALPES-DE-HAUTE-PROVENCE (04) ALLOS FAT BIKE Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Summer Activities

Illustration - Summer Activities

FRANCE, ALPES-DE-HAUTE-PROVENCE (04) VAL D'ALLOS, VTT Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM