The Lavender Festival of Sault
August 15
Situated between 700 meters and 900 meters in altitude on the foothills of Mont Ventoux, the region of Sault offers exceptional climatic conditions for growing lavender. The purple plant has contributed to the prosperity of the area and continues to sustain passionate and dedicated producers. It has also become a tourist attraction for Sault and the neighboring villages.
Every year on August 15, Sault hosts one of the world’s largest lavender festivals! A grand Provençal parade is organized, featuring the participation of folk groups in traditional costumes, Provençal music bands, and tambourine players (musicians who play a local drum). Wagons and floats filled with lavender sprigs and specially decorated, old tractors, and vintage bicycles parade through the streets.
The Sault Lavender Festival hosts the French Lavender Cutting Championship with seasoned professionals competing. You can also participate in the amateur lavender cutting competition.
The Lavender Festival also features several markets. The producer’s market allows you to discover lavender and lavandin-derived products, as well as local terroir products (bouquets, cosmetics, confectionery, cheeses, charcuterie, and pâtés, etc.). Artisans present their creations (flower arrangements, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, wooden items, Provençal crafts, etc.). Visitors can also browse through the stands at the book fair with authors signing their books and discover new talents at the painters’ exhibition. A refreshment stand offers drinks and a fast food service, and a grand banquet welcomes you at noon.
