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.
Posted by
Portlandia
3313 posts
Lavender blooms a little later. Plenty of other spring flowers, though!
Posted by
Land of La
9084 posts
Lavender in Provence generally begins blooming mid to late June. Harvesting commences early July.
Posted by
St. Saturnin-Les-Apt, Provence, France
44 posts
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
Posted by
OP
West Palm Beach, Fl., USA
17 posts
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!
Posted by
St. Saturnin-Les-Apt, Provence, France
44 posts
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
Posted by
OP
West Palm Beach, Fl., USA
17 posts
Thanks so much! This is exactly what I was looking for!
This is like having a friend there already!
Posted by
Lamanon
7 posts
Don't forget Gigondas for some wine tasting and fabulous views!