Lavender Fields
Our lavender fields are open to visitors during the summer (June 1st through August 31st 2024). Come visit us and immerse yourself in Provence!
© Camille Moirenc
An unforgettable experience for your senses. Immerse yourself in our blue fields: 30,000 lavender plants, on 7 hectares (17 acres). Let yourself be carried away by the atmosphere of our little corner of happiness a few minutes from the city of Aix-en-Provence.
Lavender, 100% organic
Our family chose to cultivate “lavandin grosso”, one of the many species of lavender, this one resulting from natural hybridization by bees, between “true lavender” and “spike lavender” which generally grows on plateaus between 200 meters and 1,000 meters of altitude.
Our culture is 100% organic and respectful of the environment. We don’t use any treatment on our lavender field or water.
Between February and April, on average, we partner with a farm to welcome thirty sheep on the domain for a process called natural weeding. The sheep eat herbs and weeds that can be found around the lavender plants. No panic, the sheep don’t eat the lavender, its camphorated taste displeases them.
© Camille Moirenc
When is the best time to come?
The flower blooms between late June and late July, so it is the best time to come and enjoy the vibrant color palette of the lavender. By the end of August, the flowers are slightly muted as they’ve been exposed to plenty of sunlight during summer.
We harvest at the end of August. Then some flowers are distilled to make essential oil, while others are kept full and dried to be sold in bulk that is sold in our boutique.
Opening hours
The domain and the lavender fields are open to visitors between June 1st and August 31st 2024, every day from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm (On Saturdays we close at 5:30 pm). For your picnic, food is available to purchase on the estate.
Visit our store
A large part of our production is made here, at the domain, by hand. For the products that require particular know-how - such as soaps, candles, and ceramic stone - We partner with local artisans who share similar values. You can shop our products all year long via our e-shop, and we expedite orders within 48 hours.
Photo © Nicolas Elsen
Throughout the summer, we host various events: Ugo’s aperitifs,soap-making workshops, pétanque tournaments, etc. Follow us on social media to be the first to know!
We look forward to seeing you at Terre Ugo!
For any questions, feel free to contact us by phone, WhatsApp, or e-mail: +33(6)49721412 or hello@terreugo.com.
Are the fields near you?
We are easily accessible wherever you are in the Bouches-du-Rhône by car:
Aix-en-Provence (~10min.)
Aubagne (~34min.)
Gardanne (~19min.)
Marseille (~30min.)
Martigues (~47min.)
Salon de Provence (~35min.)
Vitrolles (~27min.)
Our domain is located near the Marseille-Provence airport (~26min.) and the TGV station of Aix-en-Provence (~20min.). Welcome to the starting point of your journey on the lavender road, a part that can start in Aix-en-Provence and lead you to the small village of Sault, through the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in the Luberon and on the famous plateau of Valensole.
A pleasant moment in the open air
Come and take a stroll on the estate! When you come to Terre Ugo, you are our family guests. We’ll be happy to walk you through the domain and tell you about our story and the processes of cultivating lavender and making artisanal lavender products. Our team’s main concern is your enjoyment and ensuring your visit is a parenthesis of relaxation, in the heart of the lavender fields. Lounge chairs and shaded areas are available for your enjoyment, and you’re welcome to bring a picnic or take a nap. Here, lulled by the sound of cicadas and the sweet smell of lavender, it seems as the time is standing still.
Photo © Nicolas Elsen
