Lavender trails

Is there anything more quintessentially Provence than lavender?

Rows upon rows of the most wonderful smelling lavender dot the landscapes of Provence, and the Luberon, where we are living, has a fair concentration and therefore the famous 'lavender trails'. In July and August the lavender is in full bloom and we along with the rest of the tourists went looking for those perfect holiday snaps standing in a field of lavender.

Just 15 minutes away from home is the stunning Abbaye de Senanque, probably one of the most photographed lavender shots in Provence - what's not to love about a 12th century abbey still run by monks with a field of lavender out the front and mountains behind.

The lavender was harvested early this year due to the heat and now the markets are full of all things purple - from soaps and essential oils to lavender honey and biscuits.

A xx