Plateau de Valensole
Valensole, France
Purple rows of lavender to the horizon from late June to mid-July. Stay on the edges: the fields are working farms.
- Nearest town
- Valensole, France
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 43.8369, 5.9836
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- La GrangeonneCampsite11 km from Plateau de Valensole · 51 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Verdon ParcCampsite12 km from Plateau de Valensole · 448 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Le RegainCampsite13 km from Plateau de Valensole · 52 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Douce ProvenceCampsite14 km from Plateau de Valensole · 124 pitchesTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping municipal Les RochesCampsite16 km from Plateau de Valensole · 193 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Les Portes du Vordon de Saint-Julien-Le -MontagnierMotorhome stopover17 km from Plateau de Valensole · 35 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Plateau de Valensole?
Plateau de Valensole is in Valensole, France, at GPS 43.8369, 5.9836. It is about 16 km from Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon.
Can you camp near Plateau de Valensole?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Les Lavandes, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 94 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Plateau de Valensole?
Plateau de Valensole is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Provence: lavender, gorges and Roman bridges.
What is there to see near Plateau de Valensole?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lac de Sainte-Croix (18 km), Gorges du Verdon (29 km), Colorado Provençal (41 km) and Le Thoronet Abbey (48 km).
When is the best time to visit Plateau de Valensole?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)