Lavender day trip to Valensole with a distillery visit day trip to Valensole in the lavender fields with a visit to a distillery
ID: GYG1330484-2032112
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
the largest lavender field, covering 12,700 hectares
Along the Lavender Routes on the Plateau de Valensole, distilleries and a beekeeper welcome you to reveal all the secrets of this plant with a thousand virtues.
There will be a guided tour of a distillery.
There are many varieties of lavender, the best known being fine lavender, also called true lavender, and aspic lavender. It is a perennial plant that grows at altitudes between 500 and 1,500 meters; it can be ingested, is widely used in perfumery, and has medicinal properties (healing, disinfecting, calming, etc.).
Lavandin is a hybrid with a stronger, slightly camphor-like scent that produces more essential oil per kilo of flowers. It is a plant that can be grown at lower altitudes and is often seen in valleys.
Highlights
- Take in the vastness of the lavender fields
- learn the distillation process
- discover the world of a beekeeper
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Guided tour in English
- high-end minivan with air conditioning and panoramic roof
- bottle of water
- Driver, tolls, fuel, insurance.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
