Between lavender and Mont Ventoux, Simiane-La-Rotonde, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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On the Natura 2000 site called "de Vachère", in the Luberon Regional Natural Park, you will enjoy a wild location in the middle of the magnificent lavender fields of the Albion plateau. In the heart of nature, but not far from the typical village of Simiane-la-Rotonde. Magnificent forests just at the foot of Mont Ventoux. Send me your mobile number written in letters (telephone numbers in numbers are hidden). I will send you by SMS the Maps and Geoportail link showing the route to my property, where you can settle in comfortably, as well as an access plan. Magnificent Albion Plateau, dominated by Mont Ventoux. In the middle of lavender fields. For all those who love wide open spaces... Near the sinkholes for caving. Activities At the southwestern end of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, bordering Vaucluse, Simiane-la-Rotonde is perched above a plain, at an altitude of 650 m. Between Ventoux, Lure and Luberon The village is at the centre of a triangle bringing together the peaks of Ventoux, the Lure mountain and the Grand Luberon. Surrounded by the Luberon regional natural park, the Albion plateau and the Pays de Forcalquier, its terroir is at the meeting point of Mediterranean and Alpine influences: it happily welcomes the olive tree, which is approaching its northern limit, and fine lavender, the cultivation of which begins at this altitude. Simiane, village of lavender and aromatic plants Simiane-la-Rotonde is home to the largest lavender and lavandin cooperative in France. During the visit of the feudal castle, you will discover the uses and benefits of essential oils in a dedicated space. The courtyard of the castle is composed of small gardens created with plants from the Abbey of Valsaintes which allow you to discover the diversity of the local botanical terroir. During the flowering period of lavandin (mid-June to mid-July) and lavender (from mid-June to August), the village overlooks the large fields with the pronounced color of this emblematic plant of Provence. Your activities: Hiking at Mont Ventoux, walks in the woods and lavender fields, visiting the Colorado Provençal and the magnificent surrounding Provençal villages. Mermaid Observatory in La Garde d'Apt to visit the stars, Sault lavender festival, Revest-du-Bion chestnut festival, swimming in the Gorges de la Nesque. You can also discover Provençal gastronomy and local products, Côtes du Ventoux wines, Sault nougat, Banon tomes and cheese, AOP. Candied fruits from Apt... Something to delight you! Other remarks The great outdoors awaits you to recharge your batteries... To fill up on oxygen. A very nice view in front of the field. In the heart of agricultural land, in the middle of lavender fields, oaks and pines nearby.