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China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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Red Spider Nebula

Handout photo dated on October 26, 2025 shows Red Spider Nebula. Using its Near-InfraRed Camera (NIRCam), NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured never-before-seen details of the Red Spider Nebula, a planetary nebula, in this image released on Oct. 26, 2025. NIRCam is Webb’s primary near-infrared imager, providing high-resolution imaging and spectroscopy for a wide variety of investigations. Webb’s new view of the Red Spider Nebula reveals for the first time the full extent of the nebula’s outstretched lobes, which form the ‘legs’ of the spider. These lobes, shown in blue, are traced by light emitted from H2 molecules, which contain two hydrogen atoms bonded together. Stretching over the entirety of NIRCam’s field of view, these lobes are shown to be closed, bubble-like structures that each extend about 3 light-years. Outflowing gas from the center of the nebula has inflated these massive bubbles over thousands of years. Photo by ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, J. H. Kastner (Rochester Institute of Technolo via ABAC

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

A view of the colossal stone heads at the summit of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman, Turkey on October 29, 2025. The UNESCO World Heritage site features monumental sculptures built 2,000 years ago by the Kingdom of Commagene and attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year for its dramatic sunrise and sunset views. on October 29, 2025 in Adiyaman, Turkey. Photo by Bilal sequin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

A view of the colossal stone heads at the summit of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman, Turkey on October 29, 2025. The UNESCO World Heritage site features monumental sculptures built 2,000 years ago by the Kingdom of Commagene and attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year for its dramatic sunrise and sunset views. on October 29, 2025 in Adiyaman, Turkey. Photo by Bilal sequin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

People walk along the rocky slopes toward the summit of Mount Nemrut to see its colossal statues in Adiyaman, Turkey on October 29, 2025. Listed by UNESCO, the archaeological site features 2,000-year-old sculptures built by the Kingdom of Commagene and attracts tens of thousands of tourists each year for its renowned sunrise and sunset views. on October 29, 2025 in Adiyaman, Turkey. Photo by Bilal sequin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

Tourists take photos among the colossal stone heads at the summit of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman, Turkey on October 29, 2025. The UNESCO World Heritage site features monumental sculptures built 2,000 years ago by the Kingdom of Commagene and attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year for its dramatic sunrise and sunset views. on October 29, 2025 in Adiyaman, Turkey. Photo by Bilal sequin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nemrut's Ancient Statues - Turkey

A view of the colossal stone heads at the summit of Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman, Turkey on October 29, 2025. The UNESCO World Heritage site features monumental sculptures built 2,000 years ago by the Kingdom of Commagene and attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year for its dramatic sunrise and sunset views. on October 29, 2025 in Adiyaman, Turkey. Photo by Bilal sequin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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CEAR Marks Anniversary Of Gaza Violence In Madrid - Spain

The Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) is holding an event to mark the second anniversary of the latest escalation of the genocide in Gaza, in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 6, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The event consisted of planting thousands of paper poppies symbolizing each of the Palestinian people killed. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CEAR Marks Anniversary Of Gaza Violence In Madrid - Spain

The Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) is holding an event to mark the second anniversary of the latest escalation of the genocide in Gaza, in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 6, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The event consisted of planting thousands of paper poppies symbolizing each of the Palestinian people killed. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CEAR Marks Anniversary Of Gaza Violence In Madrid - Spain

The Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) is holding an event to mark the second anniversary of the latest escalation of the genocide in Gaza, in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 6, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The event consisted of planting thousands of paper poppies symbolizing each of the Palestinian people killed. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CEAR Marks Anniversary Of Gaza Violence In Madrid - Spain

The Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) is holding an event to mark the second anniversary of the latest escalation of the genocide in Gaza, in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 6, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The event consisted of planting thousands of paper poppies symbolizing each of the Palestinian people killed. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CEAR Marks Anniversary Of Gaza Violence In Madrid - Spain

The Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) is holding an event to mark the second anniversary of the latest escalation of the genocide in Gaza, in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 6, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The event consisted of planting thousands of paper poppies symbolizing each of the Palestinian people killed. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CEAR Marks Anniversary Of Gaza Violence In Madrid - Spain

The Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) is holding an event to mark the second anniversary of the latest escalation of the genocide in Gaza, in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 6, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The event consisted of planting thousands of paper poppies symbolizing each of the Palestinian people killed. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CEAR Marks Anniversary Of Gaza Violence In Madrid - Spain

The Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) is holding an event to mark the second anniversary of the latest escalation of the genocide in Gaza, in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on October 6, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The event consisted of planting thousands of paper poppies symbolizing each of the Palestinian people killed. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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