The Valensole plateau, recognized as one of the largest in France, is mainly devoted to lavender and cereal cultivation. It was formed by an immense quantity of rocks deposited by the surrounding rivers. Over millions of years, hundreds of meters of pebbles (called poudingues) accumulated here. When the lavender blooms, the plateau takes on a purple hue. A truly exceptional sight!

The Valensole plateau was formed by an immense quantity of rocks deposited by the surrounding rivers. Over millions of years, hundreds of meters of pebbles (called poudingues) accumulated here, forming the plateau and its surroundings.

Overlooking the Valensole plateau, the village of Saint Jurs is perched on the mountain to the north of the Verdon, backing onto Mont Denier. In fact, it is the highest village on the plateau.