Event Details
Welcome to the Fête de la Lavande 2027 in Sault
Every year on August 15, the Assumption Day holiday, the Hippodrome du Deffends racetrack near Sault in Provence becomes the stage for the world's largest lavender festival. The event traditionally marks the end of the lavender harvest on the Sault plateau and draws visitors from across France and abroad.
Highlights and Attractions at the Fête de la Lavande in Sault
- The French national championship in sickle lavender cutting, for both professionals and amateurs
- Parades of Provençal folk groups with flower decorated horse drawn carriages
- A procession of vintage tractors affectionately known as "the old valves"
- A producers' market with essential oils, honey and regional specialties
- Horsemanship displays with Camargue style riders and a craft artisans' fair
- A shared open air lunch under the oak trees and a closing concert sung in Provençal
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Sault
The day begins around 9:30 am with a procession, followed by the traditional sickle cutting competition and a Mass for the Feast of the Assumption. Throughout the morning and afternoon, folk groups and decorated carriages parade repeatedly across the grounds, while the racetrack itself holds an actual lavender field at its center, a feature found nowhere else in France. The full 2027 schedule will be published by the Lavandes en Fête association in early summer.
Tickets and Admission for the Fête de la Lavande Sault
Entry to the festival and parking are both free. Those who want to join the traditional lunch under the oaks pay around 25 euros per person, and booking ahead through the association's platform or the Sault tourist office is recommended. A "Village Gourmand" area with food trucks and live music also offers casual dining without reservation.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Sault
- The racetrack sits about 1.5 kilometers from the village center and can be reached on foot, by shuttle or by horse drawn carriage
- Regional bus lines connect Sault with Carpentras and Apt
- Mid August usually brings hot, dry weather to Provence, so sun protection and a hat are worth packing
- Since the August 15 holiday draws large crowds, accommodation around Sault should be booked well in advance
