Fête de la lavande fine de Haute-provence

Thanks to its proximity to the world capital of perfume, and the quality of the fine lavender that was grown and harvested in large quantities, Barrême was an economic nerve center for the cultivation of this perfume plant. Local lavender (Lavandula Augustifolia), less camphoraceous than the lavandin grown on the famous Valensole plateau, was already highly sought-after by perfumers.
The "Lavande fine de Barrême" quality label is still recognized and used by some of the world's leading...