The “plateau de Valensole“, in the heart of Provence still shrouded in mystery, offers its riche scent of lavender, olive oil, honey and scrubland. Sitting  to the park entrance Verdon Regional Nature, the land of Jean Giono and its heroes offers treasures to each of you.

Valensole is an authentic village of Provence which is located on a magnificent plateau (area of 800 km2), where abundant lavender, olive trees, almonds and wheat … Between the Alps and Mediterranean Sea Bass, Plateau of Valensole sits along the Durance valley to the west, Luberon to the south and known for his Verdon Gorges and the Lakes to the east.

On the plateau of Valensole, many activities are available to everyone: hiking, gliding, astronomy, gourmet walks, cultural outings, crafts, etc.. The village of Valensole is also the gateway to famous places: Moustiers Sainte-Marie, the Gorges du Verdon and the famous canyon, Lake of St. Croix, Manosque hometown of Giono, etc. .

Every year through many events and festivals you will discover the rich heritage of this land of Provence: Day of durum wheat and pasta, the feast of the Renaissance in Riez la Romaine, etc…