Gorgeous Gordes and Roussillon fall into this category ... The 12th-century Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque is surrounded by lavender fields, allowing visitors to get that iconic Provencal snap.

The French countryside, with its beautiful sceneries and enchanting hilltop getaways, makes for a perfect escape ...

If you want something more dramatic, the endless purple fields of Valensole ... but to see the lavender in full bloom, visit from May to July. The hills surrounding Roussillon are covered in ...