Valensole

Valensole ( from the Latin vallis valley and solis sun, so Valley of the Sun ) is a commune in the Alpes -de -Haute- Provence ( Provence- Alpes- Côte d' Azur) with 3247 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2011).

• 2.1 Mayor
• 2.2 Coat of Arms

• 3.1 Regular events
• 3.2 Structures

Geography

Geographical Location

The place is surrounded by a mountainous valley of the Provence, surrounded by lavender and almond trees, wheat fields, which constitute the main source of income with tourism. The municipality is located in the Regional Natural Park Verdon.

Geology

Valensole is located about 580 m above sea level. NN on the plateau Valensol.

Neighboring communities

• Northeast: Oraison, Villeneuve and Publix.
• North: Le Castellet.
• Northeast: Brunet
• West: Manosque about 20 km away
• East: Riez
• Southwest: Gréoux -les- Bains
• South: Saint -Martin -de- Brômes
• Southeast: Allemagne -en- Provence

Marseille is 90 km away.

Climate

Because of the fresh air, it is also a health resort.

Policy

Mayor

Coat of arms

Coat of arms: Background Azur crowned with the capital letter V in gold and in the same color of a sun

Culture and sights

Regular events

Highlights of the summer are the Lavender Festival ( Fête de la lavande ) and durum wheat and pasta Festival ( Fête des pâtes et du blé ).

Structures

Sights are next to the church from the 11th century, a bee museum and the truffle house. Valensole is a typical Provencal village with buildings from past centuries.