Lavender field - the pride of France and the national symbol of Provence. Lavender fields in the Crimea

One of the most publicized symbols of France is the famous gentle-lilac lavender field. Looking at such a miracle of nature, it seems that you are looking at an unearthly landscape. The field, as if rolling over low hills, goes to infinity and merges with the sky. A place of pilgrimage for tourists who are eager to see this miracle is the district of Provence. Lavender field in France can be found in other regions, but in Provence it is the longest, and the hue of flowering bushes is the brightest.

How can I get there?

The word "Provence" has long been synonymous with all shades of purple. If you want to find at least one lavender field in France, then go to the same southern province. A large number of such fields are concentrated in the Drôme-Provencal region. This is the most popular tourist route. However, experts note that the most lush and brightly flowering bushes are concentrated in the upper part of Provence, namely in the Alps. And officially the capital of blooming lavender is recognized as the city of Sol, which is located in the department of Ot-Vaucluse. If you want to explore each lavender field in the region on your own, you will need a rented car. In Vaucluse, as a rule, go on the routes of A7 or A9. If you intend to visit the Alps, then the road A51 will do. The department of Drôme can be reached by the same route A7 or by road A49.

Why lavender?

So, you are already in northern Provence. As a rule, first of all tourists get to the city of Avignon. By itself, the settlement is a standard French province, but it is only necessary to go beyond it, as you find yourself in the abyss of a lavender color and the fragrance of lavender. The fact is that in Provence the lavender field is a typical landscape. There are sites that are sown with cultivated varieties, but most of the territory is wild shrubs, which annually blossom according to the dictates of nature. That's why lavender became the official symbol of this province, and each of its residents considers it their duty to plant at least one purple bush in their yard.

A detailed description of the routes

We have already said that the Alps, located in the upper Provence, is the area with the most brightly flowering plants. The main valley of the region is Valensol, which is located in the possessions of the town of the same name. In the middle of summer this area simply drowns in lilac color and aroma of lavender. From there lies a short route to the village of Dinh-les-Bains. There are no trampled tourist routes here. Simply, coming here, you can wander in those wildest bushes of lavender bushes, which bloom most brightly and smell stronger than others.

Cultural Activities

When walking around the expanses of Provence and inspect each field bored, you can look into the museum of lavender. It is located in the town of Kustel. Here all the equipment is presented, with the help of which consumer goods are made from lavender flowers . This and soap, and shampoos, and cream, as well as a lot of accessories for the house, scented sticks, bags and so on. On certain days, some specimens can be bought as a souvenir for memory.

Miracles at our side

If you do not have the opportunity to go to France, then you can find exactly the same attraction on the shores of your native Black Sea. Did you know that, like in Provence, lavender fields in the Crimea are in the summer? If you did not know, then we hope that it has become a little discovery for you. In order to see this lilac miracle, you only need to go to the region of the peninsula where this plant is popularized by natural means or through human efforts.

Regions of Crimea, where lavender flowers

• Simferopol district. Here, natural lavender thickets can be found in the villages of Opushka and Mazanka. More well-groomed plantations are in the villages of Medicinal and Urozhaynoe.
• In the Bakhchsarai region, wild but very picturesque lavender fields are scattered over the reservoir. More cultivated planting can be found near Turgenevka, as well as in the village of Rastuschee.
• Surroundings of Sevastopol. Here the lavender fields are preserved near the beach Uchkuevka. Also, the plant can be found on the Mekenzievy Mountains. Previously, a lilac carpet pleased the eyes of the inhabitants of Andreevka, but because of the fire there is now only a small lavender island.

When to go to inspect the lilac carpet?

Now we only have to choose the time to see the lavender fields in all its glory. When beautiful plants blossom? In the middle of summer, more precisely, in the period from July to August. In Crimea, most of the fields are not well maintained, because flowering begins early - in early July. The lilac color of the fields disappears only in early September, as no one collects flowers. If we are talking about Provence, then it's best to go here in the second week of July. During this period, the most lush flowering of lavender begins, which lasts until the color is collected for processing. Typically, this happens in mid-August.

Conclusion

Everyone, based on his own tastes and possibilities, can choose where to go to see the lavender field. Provence (France) - an option not cheap, but quite affordable. Here you will be offered a real excursion program, a visit to the museum, an opportunity to see the most diverse varieties of this plant. In Crimea you can get much faster and cheaper. Often inspection of lavender fields on the peninsula is compared with rest on the sea. Without waste of time and money, you can go to Bakhchisaray or in the vicinity of Sevastopol and see with your own eyes a blooming purple miracle.