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April/May in Provence

Will there be any sign of lavender in provence this April/May? Also, I plan on layering clothes, but will shorts be appropriate as well? Mostly staying inland-not planning on much coastal stops.

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Lavender blooms a little later. Plenty of other spring flowers, though!

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Lavender in Provence generally begins blooming mid to late June. Harvesting commences early July.

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Too early for lavender, but poppies should be plentiful... as for shorts, I wouldn't necessarily count on it. That being said, you could almost have worn them today in Aix !

-Kevin

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Thanks! I will be happy with Poppies!
We will have a car so anything you think we 'must see' don't hesitate to suggest!
We do like smaller towns- hill towns-we will be coming thru the mountains at Torino into France and heading for Provence-
Thanks again!

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MJ -

As long as you'll be coming into Provence from the Alps - take advantage to stop if you have the time at a few of my absolute favorite (and less well known) hilltop villages to the east of Apt. Specifically, Lurs (just nearby Manosque) and then Viens, Simiane-la-Rotonde and Oppedette between Manosque and Apt.

You will love them all and they are definitely off the beaten tourist track !

-Kevin

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Thanks so much! This is exactly what I was looking for!
This is like having a friend there already!

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Don't forget Gigondas for some wine tasting and fabulous views!