Lavender Fields Forever: The Belles of Provence — intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com

If you like Paris in the springtime, you’ll love Provence in the summer. The region’s famous lavender fields burst into full flower at the end of June and last until the beginning of August in a good year. Don’t miss your chance to see–and smell–the fragrant herbs up close and personal this year. Here are three great places to stay while you’re there: ■ Les Remparts (Beaumes-de-Venise; from $219, including breakfast)

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