Purple Dreams: The Best and Most Gorgeous Lavender Fields to Visit

April 15, 2025 | 07:06 am

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Many people intentionally escape to the forest or mountains to take a break from the exhausting routine. Gazing at green trees is effective in refreshing the mind. But how about replacing green with something purple, like lavender?

Lavender is a flowering plant related to mint. In addition to being a common clothing freshener, lavender can provide a feast for the eyes, especially when sprawling across vast fields. For those interested, several countries can be destinations to behold lavender.

Here are the best places to see beautiful lavender fields around the world. Where exactly are these locations?

List of Beautiful Lavender Fields around the World

1. Provence, France

Not only famous as a romantic destination, France is also a favorite spot for those hunting for lavender fields, especially in the Provence region. Some of the best lavender fields in Provence include the Snanque Abbey and Valensole Plateau.

2. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom

July is the peak blooming season for lavender in Chichester, West Sussex. Visit Lordington Lavender, a family-run lavender farm that produces various lavender products, to enjoy the purple hues at sunset. The experience of gazing upon the lavender fields becomes even more enjoyable with live music and other activities during the blooming period.

3. Selah, Washington, United States

Take a break from the city bustle and visit the Selah Ridge Lavender Farm in the state of Washington to clear your mind with a natural purple spectacle. In addition to enjoying the stunning landscape, visitors also have the opportunity to learn about the process of turning lavender into soap and aromatic oil at the farm.

4. Pine, Arizona, United States

There is a lavender field in Pine, Arizona, United States, established since the 1900s, Pine Creek Canyon Lavender Farm. The farm has 5,000 lavender plants currently managed by Terry Gorton and Rick Vesci since 2015. Visitors can stroll around the fields while admiring the blooming flowers. Moreover, they also have the chance to process the lavender into culinary delights in the farm's kitchen.

5. Sonoma County, California, United States

The next recommended place to see lavender fields is Sonoma County in the state of California. Here, tourists can embark on a journey to the Lavender Bee Farm, a family-run farm with over 5,000 lavender plants. Furthermore, as the name suggests, the farm also houses various beehives that produce lavender honey.

6. Springfield, Missouri, United States

Discover natural purple landscapes in several lavender fields in Springfield, Missouri, US. For a livelier ambiance, spend time at Lavender Falls Farm to purchase lavender-related products or enjoy a music-accompanied dinner. Coffee lovers can visit the Black and Blue Berry Farm to savor lavender iced latte.

7. Turin, Italy

Entering mid-June and mid-July, Turin, Italy, presents a stunning view of blooming lavender fields. Dubbed as the 'Provence of Italy', Turin is home to captivating lavender fields, one of which is Sale San Giovanni. This 100-hectare field displays beautiful stretches of lavender and emanates a calming aroma.

8. Tasmania, Australia

Tasmania, Australia, is home to one of the world's renowned lavender farms, the Bridestowe Lavender Estate. When stepping foot here, visitors are greeted with a purple field panorama against the backdrop of Mount Arthur.

After indulging in the breathtaking view, visitors can spend money on various lavender products such as lavender oil, lavender tea, flower honey, and even lavender ice cream.

9. Dunedin, New Zealand

When traveling to Dunedin, take the time to visit Lavender Row. There are various interesting activities visitors can do while at the farm, such as strolling through the fields, having a picnic among the lavender, or witnessing the lavender distillation process.

10. Hokkaido, Japan

Japan is famous for cherry blossoms. However, the Land of the Rising Sun is also popular as a tourist destination to witness vast lavender expanses. Group of tourists usually begins to flock to the city of Furano in Hokkaido Prefecture in late June to enjoy the scenery of lavender fields. The peak blooming season generally lasts from mid-July to early August. Soak in the beauty of the purple blooms while enjoying lavender ice cream or juice.

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