{"id":10342,"date":"2026-05-21T21:08:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T21:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itourprovenza.it\/the-lavender-route-in-provence\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T21:08:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T21:08:15","slug":"the-lavender-route-in-provence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itourprovenza.it\/en\/the-lavender-route-in-provence\/","title":{"rendered":"The lavender route in Provence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _i=&#8221;0&#8243; _address=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; _i=&#8221;0&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; _i=&#8221;0&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.0.0&#8243; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; _i=&#8221;0&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.0.0.0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Lavender is undoubtedly the symbol of Provence. Embark on this tour to learn all about the blue gold. An itinerary that passes through Coustellet, Apt, Mane, and the Valensole plateau to introduce you to the history, tradition, uses, properties, and processing of lavender.  <\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Be captivated by the colors and scent of lavender. Learn all about the blue gold, the symbol of Provence, on an itinerary that passes through Coustellet with its lavender museum, Apt with a local distillery, Mane for the Couvent des Minimes Hotel and SPA de l&#8217;Occitane and the essential oils institute, and finally the Valensole plateau with its vast fields. <\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Program<\/h3>\n<p>Day 1: Coustellet<br \/>\nIn the heart of the Luberon regional natural park your journey of discovery of lavender can only begin in Coustellet, at the lavender museum. On your visit you will discover the ancient history of this cultural heritage. Watch documentaries and explore the processes of lavender processing and its uses.  <\/p>\n<p>Day 2 : Apt<br \/>\nContinue your tour in Apt, visiting a local family-run distillery that will take you behind the scenes of the process starting from harvesting the lavender, to extracting the flower and explaining the history of the distillation steps.<\/p>\n<p>Day 3: Mane<br \/>\nTransfer to Mane to visit the Couvent des Minimes Hotel and SPA de l&#8217;Occitane, where lavender reigns supreme both in the essential oils dedicated to massage in the spa and in the convent&#8217;s vast aromatic garden. Treat yourself to a culinary experience at the hotel&#8217;s restaurant.<br \/>\nContinue your journey of lavender discovery at the Florame essential oils institute, where you will discover the many applications of distilled plants, from the therapeutic power of lavender to its uses in perfumes or cosmetics. During aromatherapy workshops create your own essential oils and discover the fragrance that suits you.  <\/p>\n<p>Day 4: The Valensole plateau<br \/>\nIn Provence, don&#8217;t miss the Valensole plateau , the region&#8217;s true granary, where truffles, honey, olives, almonds and lavender follow one another in the rhythm of the seasons. After admiring the vast lavender fields and being captivated by the colors and scents visit a family distillery and discover the tradition. <\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>The offer includes.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>hotel accommodation<\/li>\n<li>the visits indicated in the program<\/li>\n<li>The ticket office to access the attractions indicated in the program<\/li>\n<li>experiences and tastings indicated in the program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>The offer does not include.<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Meals<\/li>\n<li>Anything not listed in &#8220;the offer includes&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Optional services<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The package can be tailored to your wishes. 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