Lavender fields of Provence —
by Erison Monteiro

Description:

The lavender fields of Provence: For many people Provence in the summer evokes the beautiful image of the famous lavender fields and no wonder – once seen, never forgotten. Lavender has been used since the days of the Romans who used it to perfume their baths and their clothes. By the time of the middle ages, lavender was commonly grown in monasteries alongside medicinal plants. By the 18th Century, the area around the town of Sault, Provence already had beautiful natural lavender fields but it wasn’t until the early 20th Century that lavender really took off as an ingredient in perfume, much loved by the famous perfume makers of Grasse. From the 1920’s, the colour of the landscape changed as more lavender was planted. - Photo Taken May 16, 2019 in Auckland