Photos: forget Amsterdam - stunning images of France’s tulip fields in bloom
These spots in south-east France are showcasing a rainbow of bright spring flowers
Be quick - this springtime spectacle only lasts for about a week. Image of Provence tulips for illustrative purposes
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Colourful flower photos are springing up across social media as France’s very own Dutch-style tulip fields come into bloom.
Provence in south-east France is typically associated with perfumed lavender fields in the summer, however, the commune of La Brillanne (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) is known for its rainbow tulip fields in the spring.
The tulip bulbs are bought in the Netherlands and then grown in the south of France before being sent back to the Netherlands or to the Côte d'Azur
Yellow, pink, red, purple… the short but sweet showcase typically lasts about a week, with tulips blossoming from around the end of March to early April each year, before being cut.
Flower fanatics can visit the fields, which are located along the D116 and D4096 departmental roads leading from La Brillanne towards Lurs.
Other tulip hotspots in the region include Jonquières (Vaucluse), where flower fields can be visited from March 29 to April 6, 2025 at the Martin de Grangeneuve domain (2755 Chemin des Platriers) from 10:00 to 19:00.
Contact the local tourist offices for more details or to double check that the tulips are still blooming, to avoid any disappointment.
Many people have already paid a visit to the fields, posting pictures on social media. Take a look at our selection below.
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A rainbow of tulips
Tips for visiting tulip fields
Some social media users have commented that, compared to 2024, there are slightly fewer tulips in the fields.
Year on year, the neat rows of coloured blooms attract more visitors, which has had some negative impacts on them.
It is important to note that the tulips should be admired from the edge of the fields. Visitors cannot wander through the alleys or cross fences without permission.
Some flower fields offer the opportunity to pick your own tulips from a designated patch of land, however you should not cut flowers without permission.
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