Au pays de la lavande...

Au pays de la lavande... is rented as a whole: this single-storey holiday home has one bedroom and sleeps two people. At 38 m², it combines a sleeping area with a living room featuring a lounge and dining area. The bathroom is private, and the terrace extends the accommodation into the garden. Views of the garden, mountains and town offer different perspectives from the various areas.

The private kitchen is equipped for preparing meals: you’ll find a fridge, dishwasher, oven, microwave, hob, toaster and coffee machine. A washing machine, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with cable channels complete the facilities. Soundproofing and a private entrance are also features of this detached home. The double bed provides the bedroom’s sleeping space.

The accommodation has a garden and a terrace furnished with outdoor furniture and an outdoor dining area. Air conditioning and heating let you adjust the indoor temperature to the season. Free indoor parking is available to guests with reduced mobility. The accommodation is entirely on one level and detached, with a private entrance.

The kitchen has a coffee machine, electric kettle, toaster, hob, oven, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. Indoors, you’ll also find a dining area, sofa and lounge area. Activities available nearby include hiking, horse riding, canoeing, windsurfing, fishing and tennis. There’s a mini-market on site. Wi-Fi is free, with a stated speed of 10 Mbps, suitable for streaming and video calls.

Valensole is a village in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, surrounded by agricultural landscapes and wide-open Provençal horizons. The plateau of the same name is known for its lavender fields, crops and country lanes. The village offers a relaxed place to stay, popular for walks, discovering local heritage and driving excursions in the surrounding area. The house is set among villages and open countryside, rather than in a lively urban area.

Valensole village is within walking distance of the accommodation; discover its streets and Provençal houses on a stroll. Lavandes Angelvin is a place to see the plateau’s iconic crops, while the châteaux of Allemagne-en-Provence and Grand Jardin offer a glimpse of local heritage. Chapelle du Tholonet and Chapelle Saint-Mayeul are also nearby. Further afield, Parc naturel régional du Verdon offers hiking routes and varied landscapes. La Brillanne-Oraison railway station serves the area, but a car makes it easier to travel between villages and natural sites.

Lavender flowering, generally from late June to July depending on the year’s conditions, is a memorable time to explore the plateau and photograph the fields. Spring and early autumn are well suited to walks when temperatures are milder. A day can combine a visit to the village, a drive through the crops and a hike in the landscapes of Verdon. In summer, it’s best to plan walks for early morning or late afternoon, when the Provençal heat is less intense.