Ferrassières Lavender Festival
The festival that opens the lavender season on the Albion plateau, the capital of true lavender
About Ferrassières Lavender Fest
Ferrassières: The Capital of True Lavender Celebrates
Every first Sunday in July, the small village of Ferrassières, perched at 1,000 meters altitude on the Albion plateau, celebrates the start of the lavender harvest. This village of about a hundred inhabitants, located on the border of Drôme and Vaucluse, is recognized as the economic capital of true (fine) lavender, the noblest of Provençal lavenders.
Nearly 30 Years of Lavender Celebration
Organized by the Eurolavande association, the Ferrassières Lavender Festival has existed for nearly 30 years. It traditionally opens the lavender festival season in Provence and attracts thousands of visitors eager to discover this exceptional agricultural and natural heritage. Generations of families have cultivated lavender here on calcareous, sun-drenched land, alongside heritage grains like spelt.
Demonstrations and Workshops in the Heart of the Fields
The day's program offers numerous free activities:
- Lavender sickle harvesting demonstration by villagers, an ancestral gesture passed down through generations
- Lavender distillation using an alembic, with an explanation of the essential oil production process
- Free workshops: perfume creation, soap making, lavender cooking
- Guided walks through the lavender fields by Ventoux Passion Nature (departures at 9:30 AM and 11 AM, maximum 35 people)
A Producers' Market
The village hosts a local producers' market where visitors can find essential oils, lavender bouquets, soaps, honey, natural cosmetics, and lavender-derived products. Artisans and producers from the Albion plateau and the Baronnies are present to showcase their expertise.
A Breathtaking Landscape
One of the major attractions of this festival is the spectacular landscape of the Albion plateau in full bloom. The lavender fields stretch as far as the eye can see in a symphony of blues and purples, offering a striking natural spectacle. Visitors are advised to wear hiking shoes and bring water for the guided walks in this exceptional Provençal setting.
Ferrassières Lavender Fest — edition 2026
The 29th Ferrassières Lavender Festival takes place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, the first Sunday of July. Organized by the Eurolavande association, this free day celebrates the opening of the true lavender season on the Albion plateau: walks in the flowering fields, botanical conference, sickle cutting demonstration, still distillation, Provençal market, and closing concert. Free entry and parking.
29th Ferrassières Lavender Festival — Sunday, July 5, 2026
The 29th Ferrassières Lavender Festival takes place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, the first Sunday of July, in accordance with tradition. Throughout the day, the high-altitude village perched on the Albion plateau celebrates the beginning of the true lavender harvest, with free entry and parking.
Walks, conference, and demonstration
The day opens with guided walks in the lavender fields (departures at 9:00 AM and 11:45 AM). In the afternoon, botanist Jean-Yves Meignen will lead a conference at 2:30 PM on the «wild and cultivated lavenders», followed at 4:00 PM by a demonstration of lavender cutting with a sickle in the fields, an ancestral gesture perpetuated by the villagers. The day concludes at 5:00 PM with a concert featuring Goldy Flower.
Activities and workshops all day long
Throughout the day, the village comes alive with the group La Bandura, Provençal skits by the Chourmo dis afouga, and the duo le Zinzin (songs with a barrel organ). Also offered are pony rides, free workshops (makeup, soap making, lavender sachet making, multi-sensory sophrology), and a mobile lavender distillery explaining the production of essential oil.
Provençal market
A Provençal market of local producers offers essential oils, lavender bouquets, soaps, honey, and derivative products. On-site catering (village restaurants and food trucks) and refreshment stand.
Programme Ferrassières Lavender Fest 2026
Sunday, July 5, 2026
- 9:00 AM — Guided walk in the lavender fields
- 11:45 AM — Guided walk in the lavender fields
- 2:30 PM — Conference «Wild and Cultivated Lavenders» by Jean-Yves Meignen
- 4:00 PM — Demonstration of lavender cutting with a sickle (in the fields)
- 5:00 PM — Closing concert with Goldy Flower
All day long
- Musical entertainment with the group La Bandura
- Provençal skits by the Chourmo dis afouga
- Duo «le Zinzin» (songs with a barrel organ)
- Pony rides
- Free workshops: makeup, soap making, lavender sachets, multi-sensory sophrology
- Mobile lavender distillery
- Provençal market of local producers
- On-site catering and refreshment stand
Highlights Ferrassières Lavender Fest 2026
- Botanical conference on wild and cultivated lavenders by Jean-Yves Meignen (2:30 PM)
- Demonstration of lavender cutting with a sickle in the fields (4:00 PM)
- Closing concert with Goldy Flower (5:00 PM)
- Mobile lavender distillery and Provençal market
- Free entry and parking
Prices Ferrassières Lavender Fest 2026
Practical information — Ferrassières Lavender Fest
Practical Information
Location
Village of Ferrassières, 26570, on the Albion plateau.
Date
First Sunday of July.
Prices
Free admission. Free workshops.
Food
Two restaurants offer lunch:
- Les Marronniers: 22 euros (adults), 10 euros (children) - Tel. 04 92 79 80 14
- La Détente: 25 euros (adults), 10 euros (children) - Tel. 06 65 56 92 41
Guided Walks
Departures at 9:30 AM and 11 AM (maximum 35 people per group). Please bring hiking shoes and 1 liter of water per person.
Access
By car: Ferrassières is located 9 km from Sault (Vaucluse) and about 60 km from Montélimar. Access via the D542 then the D950 from Montélimar.
Contact
Eurolavande Association
Email: [email protected]
Sault Tourist Office: 04 90 64 01 21
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Village de Ferrassières
Village de Ferrassières, 26570 Ferrassières