2008-05-18 20:52:48 - Holistay is ready to offer you the perfect accommodation for your holiday in France - Visit the beautiful region of Provence and join a genuine Lavender Party! Indulge all your senses while wandering through wide lavender fields or nosing the marvellous scent of lavender oil...

Between the end of June and the beginning of August, lavender will - as every year - be the center of attention in the whole south of France. Many villages and cities will arrange big lavender festivities celebrating the lavender harvest. Of course, numerous products made from lavender, for example soaps, oils and other cosmetics, but also lavender honey, potpourris

and sachets will be available from local traders. Visitors can learn a lot on the production process, traditions and the more than 20 species of lavender. It is the ideal time to go on holiday!

Probably the most widely known Festival is the 'Corso de la Lavande' in Digne, a 5 day celebration starting at the first weekend of August. Montélimar , however, claims to throw the biggest lavender party, followed by the celebrations in Sault and Barrême. More than 22 villages and cities will celebrate the lavender harvest, so it is probably up to the visitors themselves to choose their personal favorite. For those who cannot get enough of the aromatic scent and the fascinating beauty of the lavender fields, the Routes de la Lavende are just perfect. 3 exciting and captivating itineraries accompanied by exhibitions, gardens, arts and crafts as well as distilleries and lots of lavender will enchant all and sundry.

However, this region has much more to offer than the common cliché of lavender fields - a tremendous cultural density and rich history, countless sports activities, shimmering landscapes and last but not least the typically French savoir-vivre! The perfect way of discovering the beauty of Provence is to rent a cosy holiday home and explore the surroundings individually, be it by car, bike, horse or on foot. On www.holistay.com you can find a variety of houses of all categories. Your next home away from home already awaits you. For more information, go to www.holistay.com/france/provence/, the Holistay team will be pleased to help you in planning the holiday of your dreams in France.