When thinking of Provence, picturesque vineyards, golden wheat fields, patches of red poppies, warm sunshine, fragrant breezes, and bountiful fields of lavender inevitably come to mind. Provence is indeed famous for its idyllic rural landscape, with rolling farmland surrounded by high mountains and dense forests, and year-round mild Mediterranean weather. It is also best known as the lavender capital of Southern France, boasting its own vibrant lavender-centered culture and unique agricultural heritage. The best time to visit Provence is in the summer when the champs de lavande or lavender fields are in full bloom and many Provençal towns host various country fairs and festivals.

Perched high on a mountain ridge overlooking the Vaucluse region, Sault is a historic medieval village, built around the 15th century. Below Sault, a vast number of lavender fields spread out in all directions, as far as the eye can see. Sault is one of the most productive lavender-farming towns of Provence. Since 1985, each year on the same date August 15, the village of Sault hosts the Lavender Festival where farmers honor their beloved “la petite fleur bleue” (means “the little blue flower,” i.e. lavender flower) and celebrate the lavender harvest season.