South France Provence Super Complete Guide | Fall into the purple romantic summer

💜 "Provence, the home of lavender, is also synonymous with art and slow life. The air here is filled with flowers and sunshine, and every frame is like a movie screen!" - Today I share an in-depth tour guide to unlock the romance and poetry of Provence! ✨ · 🌸Best time to travel & lavender flowering period - Flowering period: late June to mid-August, July is the peak of bloom! · ✅Must-visit flower fields: 1️⃣ Valensole: The largest lavender field in Southern France, the endless purple sea, the filming location of the Qiongyue drama "A Dream of a Curtain", a photo is like a postcard. · 2️⃣ Sault: A small treasure land with few tourists and sprawling flower fields, suitable for quiet flower viewing while avoiding the crowds. · 3️⃣ Senanque Abbey: Postcard classic camera location, but the flower fields are fenced off by barbed wire, early morning or evening shooting is recommended to avoid the crowds. · ⚠️ Tips: On the third Sunday of July, Valensole will host a Lavender Festival with traditional parades and markets. · 🏞️ Must-see attractions & ways to play recommendations 1️⃣ Lake Holy Cross & Grand Canyon of Verdun The lake is sapphire-studded in the canyon and can be boated or hiked, overlooking the wonders of emerald green and sapphire blue. · 2️⃣ Stone City Gordes Miyazaki’s “Castle in the Sky” prototype, a medieval cliff town with a great perspective overlooking lavender fields. · 3️⃣ Roussillon The orange-red town with ocher landscape has a strong artistic atmosphere and is a source of inspiration for painters. · 4️⃣ Arles Van Gogh’s sunflower fields and the setting of Starry Sky follow the artist’s footsteps. · 5️⃣ Old Port Marseille & Isle of Ives Sample authentic bouillabaisse and visit the mysterious prison island in The Count of Monte Cristo. · 🏡 Accommodation recommendations 🔸Le Phébus & Spa Hotel: Located between Gold and Roussillon, Michelin restaurant, stone pool, intimate villa, wake up early in the morning to the scent of lavender. 🔸Value for money: 3-star hotels (such as Avignon City Center) Prices around 60-100 euros/night with breakfast and infrastructure are suitable for budget parties. · 🚗 Transportation guide - Self-driving: Most recommended! Flexible exploration of flower fields and towns, car rental around 30-50 euros/day. - High-speed rail: Paris → Avignon (3 hours), then change to a bus or rent a car. - Local tours: Convenient but tight day trips, suitable for checking in classic attractions. · 📌Travel Tips 1️⃣ Sunscreen essentials: Southern France has strong sunshine, hats, sunglasses, high-power sunscreen cream is indispensable! 2️⃣ Shooting time: Early morning or evening soft light, avoid noon top light. 3️⃣ Respect the flower field: do not step or pick, some areas have fences, civilized photography oh. 4️⃣ Dress suggestion: white long dress, straw hat, light color clothing, with purple flowers perfect match! · “There is no Peach Blossom Land in Provence, but life here itself is poetry.” - Take this guide and encounter a purple dream in Southern France! 💜