Oh how exciting to hear you’ll be doing a Viking Cruise, they’re amazing and so relaxing! Great idea to head off on your own to cram as much photography as possible. If I was there I would offer to be your guide but I’m unavailable that date sorry. If you’re able to drive, I’d recommend hiring a car and visiting Fontaine de Vaucluse, Roussillon, Bonnieux and if time permits some of the lavender fields either in the Luberon or driving across to the Valensole Plateau, it’ll be the perfect time to photograph them in bloom. Allow some time to also see Avignon, especially around the Palais des Papes. Have a wonderful trip! Also if using Google maps to estimate driving time, add a few minutes to the journey as there can be a lot of cyclists on narrow roads slowing things down.

Hi Lisa! I’m going to be in Provence June 25-28 and your site has been incredibly helpful in terms of planning routes. I love the photos you’ve posted, they make me wish I could fast-forward to this summer! I was wondering what dates you were in Provence. I’d like to make a trip out to Valensole, and am worried June 27 may be too early in the season for bloomed lavender. Any insight is appreciated, thank you!

Thanks Stuart! Wait until late June/July though haha…the lavender will actually be there then 😉