Our Favourite Lavender Fields for Photography in Provence, France¶

Main Lavender Fields¶

Lavandes Angelvin¶

This is arguably the most well-known and iconic lavender field in the area. It offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and is a great place to take photos at sunset. This is also a family-owned lavender farm! You can purchase lavender products such as essential oils, soaps, perfumes and other lavender-based products at the shop if you're looking for souvenirs. It’s also the closest field to the town of Valensole, which is a five-minute drive away.

Pros: It's an iconic field.
Cons: Because of how beautiful it is, it can get busy around sunset.

Terraroma¶

This is another more well-known field located to the left of Lavandes Angelvin. Another family-owned farm and producer of Provence almonds, essential oil of lavender, pure honey and natural cosmetics. They also have a beautiful sunflower field to the left of the lavender field.

Pros: You can take pictures with sunflower and lavender fields!
Cons: Because of it's proximity to Valensole, it can get busy around sunset.

Sunset Field on Route de Manosque¶

This field is also just a few minutes away from Valensole, making it easy to get to even if you don't have a vehicle for your trip. We call this field the "sunset field" since it's one of our favourites to shoot in at sunset!

Pros: The sun sets almost directly behind the field, giving way to a beautiful golden glow over the lavender during sunset. It's also usually the field with the least imperfections.
Cons: Other than Lavandes Angelvin, this will be one of the busiest fields for sunset. They have also been closing the field to visitors until later in the season, so we may not be able to shoot here until July.

Curly Field on Route de Manosque¶

This field is right across the street from the "sunset field". It has a beautiful unique curl and very cute ruins of a little abandoned shed near the back. If you are planning a sunset shoot, we normally recommend starting at this field first as the "sunset field" across the street has much better sunset lighting.

Pros: We love shooting here because once you walk further into the field, it's incredibly quiet! It also has some stunning olive trees near the back. Abandoned ruins + olive trees are pictured below.
Cons: This field is huge, so we'll be walking for about 5 minutes to get to the area in the back with the ruins. There also won't be direct sunset lighting.

Field on Route de Puimoisson owned by Lavandes Angelvin¶

This field is east of Valensole, about a 10- minute drive. We call it the "dip field" because of the incredibly dramatic drop/dip of the small hill that the lavender is planted on. It's our personal favourite for proposals at sunset since it'll be quieter than the others that are closer to Valensole.

Pros: It has the most dramatic "drop" of any of the fields in the area, so it gives the illusion that the lavender goes on forever. It's also gorgeous at all times of the day, and usually quieter for sunset compared to the fields closer to Valensole.
Cons: If you are planning a sunset shoot, the lighting will be coming from the side only (but it's still our personal favourite field for sunset!).

Field on Route Départementale 8¶

This is one of our favourite lesser-known fields, as there are not that many people here when we’re shooting, especially if it's at sunrise! It's about 10 minutes away from Valensole. Photos taken here during the sunrise are stunning because of the direct sunrise lighting that rises from the gorgeous mountains and valley that line the horizon. That's why we've nicknamed it our "sunrise field".

Pros: It's one of the quietest fields in the area and also huge, so it'll feel like we have the field all to ourselves at sunrise.
Cons: Not recommended for shoots during the day and definitely not at sunset as there is no direct sunset lighting.

Field on Route Départementale 8 no.2¶

Another one of our favourite lesser-known fields, as it's another that we've barely seen others at, especially if it's at sunrise! It's about 10 minutes away from Valensole. This spot is just 1 minute away from the other sunrise field above, but offers a different view of the mountains with a little farm in the background.

Pros: It's another one of the quietest fields in the area, and you can't beat the direct sunrise lighting.
Cons: It's much smaller than the sunrise field above, so if there are other here it will be more noticeable. That's why it's not recommended for shoots during the day or at sunset.

Field on Chemin de Riou¶

This field is located south of Lavandes Angelvin and Terraroma, tucked slightly off the main road, which makes it incredibly quiet. Every time we've shot here, we've barely seen another person around, if anyone at all. That's why we nicknamed it our "quiet field".

Pros: This is our top recommendation if you want complete privacy and a truly peaceful setting.
Cons: Getting here means heading a little off the beaten path. All-wheel drive isn’t necessary, but you’ll need to take it slow on the drive in.

Field on Route de Puimoisson with a View of Valensole¶

Another gorgeous field that's east of Valensole, only a four-minute drive away. We love this one since you have a stunning view of Valensole from the field that looks gorgeous in pictures! We recommend going to this field, the sage field (#14) and the dip field in one session as they're all only a few minutes away from each other.

Pros: The beautiful view of Valensole. There are also some olive trees to the left of the field that are fun to shoot with, pictured below.
Cons: It can only be visited during the day. The field is close to a family's home so we want to make sure they have privacy in the evenings.

Field on Route de Riez in Puimoisson¶

This is one of our favourite fields in all of the Valensole region. It's perfect for sunsets.

Pros: We love the little hut that's at the back of the field! It's also much less well-known than the ones closer to Valensole, so there are usually only a few others around.
Cons: This field is a 20-minute drive away from the main town of Valensole, so it will be a further drive if you are staying in town.

Rolling Hills by Lavandes Angelvin¶

Another gorgeous field that's close to Valensole. We love this one since the rolling hills of the plateau are emphasised here, making for very dramatic shots! This field is perfect for capturing the landscape of the area.

Pros: Close to Valensole but definitely a quieter field for sunsets.
Cons: No areas for shade.

Field South of St-Julien-d’Asse¶

This is one of the largest fields in the area with a beautiful view of the mountains in the backdrop.

Sunflower Fields¶

Sunflower Field Close to Manosque Beside “Le Garants du Goût” Supermarket¶

There is a very beautiful and small sunflower field behind this little store. So if you’re planning to do some shopping for some fruits and vegetables, you might as well go there to see a sunflower field while you’re at it!

Pros: The sunflowers here get humongous! The colour is stunning when they are in full bloom later in the blooming season.
Cons: You cannot walk inside, but you can take pictures in front of it.

Field by Saint-Grégoire¶

A small patch of sunflowers beside a huge lavender field.

Terraroma¶

This field is mentioned above , but I wanted to include it here since it’s a must-go if you’re on the hunt for sunflowers.

Sunflowers Fields Throughout Valensole¶

Sunflower fields tend to pop up all over the place along the roads in Valensole as the season goes on, and you never really know where or when they’ll appear. Farmers all plant at different times, so there’s no exact window to catch them in bloom. That’s why we usually check in June when the fields are in full bloom.

Sage Fields¶

Wild Sage Field on Route de Puimoisson¶

This field is a 30-second walk from the Valensole view field (#7) pictured above.

Pros: It's a perfect quick stop and addition to a longer photo session to get a variety of shots with different types of fields.
Cons: Even though the sage is stunning, it absolutely stinks! It kind of smells a little bit like armpit

Town of Valensole¶

One place that is commonly overlooked during a visit to the lavender fields is the town of Valensole itself, but it really is a charming and picturesque town that is well worth a visit. Here you'll find charming streets and vibrant colours. Valensole is a beautiful town in an idyllic countryside setting.

Pros: Another great stop and addition to a longer photo session to get a variety of shots.
Cons: It'll be busy here during the day, so we recommend coming here early or right after sunrise.