The French are renowned for making their approach to beauty, elegance, and classiness seem effortless. Much like the popular perfumes and products they produce, France’s many sweeping flower fields have that particular je ne sais quoi.
France’s numerous flower regions attract tourists from across the world to experience the blissful calm of walking the flower rows, breathing the fresh air, and allowing their eyes to follow the rolling landscape of bold, bright colours.
Perhaps the flower region that best encapsulates the essence of France’s natural beauty is the lavender fields of Provence. These electric purple flower fields famously light up the front of postcards, magnets, and other souvenir items.
Provence’s fields are home to many farms that harvest lavender for perfume, soap, and essential oil, among other products. Lavender even makes its way into the food! Some Provencal specialties include lavender honey, cheese, and ice cream.
To fully celebrate and appreciate the beautiful Provencal flowers, the region hosts several flower festivals each year. Ferrassieres and Lavandissima fall on the first Sunday and the second Saturday of July respectively.
And the dazzling display of lavenders aren't the only flower that flourish in Provence - so do sunflowers. From late June to end of July each year, an incredibly display of beautiful yellow sunflowers can also be seen in the region and all over france.
France Travel Solution's La Belle Vie Tour 2025 will offer guests the opportunity to venture through Provence's beautiful lavender fields and experience the rich cuisine and culture of its beautiful region.
Another breathtaking display of French flora can be found in the garden of Claude Monet in Giverny, where he lived until his death in 1926. The garden features 66 different species of plants and flowers and is truly a sight to behold.
Monet's garden was a great source of inspiration for him as an artist, and the water lilies found in his ponds featured in more than 250 of his paintings. In fact, he was so adamant on the garden looking spectacular that he sent a gardener out every morning to polish his lily pads! This ensured his paintings were as accurate - and beautiful - as possible.
Today, Monet's Garden attracts over 500, 000 tourists each year and some people have even witnessed the cleaning of the lily pads for themselves!
In Jewels of the North Tour 2025 you have the chance to visit the gardens for yourself. Take a relaxing stroll around the historical site of Claude Monet's house and studio and see a range of his stunning works.
Another wonderful garden you could explore on your France Travel Solutions small-group tour is the neo-futuristic Garden of Étretat, which lies on the Alabaster Coast in Normandy.
Les Jardins d'Étretat, as they are called in French, surround a villa that used to belong to the late Parisian actress Madame Thébault in the early 20th century.
The gardens exhibit authentic displays of flora and fauna and their intersection with modern and futuristic works of art. For example, take a look below at the array of sculpture-like faces that have been embedded into the shrubbery.
Another region where art and nature have combined to provide picturesque displays of flowers and plants is the Loire Valley, situated just north-west of Paris. The Loire Valley is home to over 300 castles, each having distinct gardens with exquisite flowers, landscaping styles, fountains, and much more.
Three of the most impressive gardens are found in the castles Chenonceau, Chambord, and Amboise. It is difficult to describe the sheer expanse and wander of these gardens so take a look at the images below. They appear in the order that they have been mentioned above.
The natural beauty of several gardens mentioned above has provided a creative outlet for numerous artists across France, and these flora spaces are not exceptions. France is a modern hub for artists across many disciplines and many of France's gardens perfectly embody the sense of beauty and grace that artists aim to replicate in their works.
France's flower regions and exquisite gardens have consistently remained a core part of France's identity as an exceptionally diverse, yet beautiful country.
If you're interested in seeing Provence's lavender fields, Monet's Garden, the Étretat Gardens, or the beautiful castle gardens of the Loire Valley, our tours La Belle Vie and Jewels of the North are perfect for you. With trips departing throughout 2025, we provide multiple dates to accommodate the needs and wants of all travellers.
France Travel Solutions' small group tours make the most of these wonderful regions, and offer guests the opportunity to visit these tranquil spaces under the guidance of our French director Maud. The expertise and local insider knowledge that Maud possesses are sure to make your trip one of a kind.
If you have any questions about our tours or want further information, you can contact us here.
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