Experience Pure Lavender Magic: Terre Ugo Near Aix-en-Provence

Terre Ugo is delighted to announce its 2025 summer program, set amidst picturesque lavender and sunflower fields. This enchanting 7-hectare family farm, situated on the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence in Puyricard, is teeming with 30,000 organic Lavender plants. From June 1 to August 31, the estate welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. Guests can enjoy refreshments from the snack bar, available daily. Admission is €7 per person, with free entry for children under 12 years old. New for 2025, a Season Pass for €10 offers unlimited access throughout the summer months.

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2025 Summer Program Highlights:

Les Apéros d’Ugo: Thirteen vibrant evenings with exquisite cocktails, wines, craft beers, homemade tapas, and live music in a lively atmosphere.

Summer Fridays: Guests can reserve a picnic box and enjoy enchanted evenings dining in a chosen spot on the estate, embraced by nature.

Les Banquets d’été: Indulge in five exclusive dinners, a culinary partnership with Gueulleton, MD Traiteur, and Terre Ugo, set amidst the organic lavender fields. These dinners are a unique opportunity to savour exquisite cuisine in a truly special setting.

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Heritage & Experience at Domaine Terre Ugo:

The legacy of flower cultivation was deeply rooted in Ugo, the patriarch. He was born amidst the blooms in Piedmont, Italy, and found his passion flourish in Grasse, France. Originally a vegetable grower, Ugo transitioned to cultivating flowers, a legacy now lovingly nurtured by his granddaughter Lisa Mazzoni Risso. Along with her brother, Florian, and their parents, they continue the family tradition at Terre Ugo, surrounded by fields of vibrant flowers. The 17th-century farmhouse, marked with the Royal Seal of Louis XIV, stands as a testament to their enduring heritage.

Terre Ugo’s commitment to sustainability is evident in their use of sheep for natural weeding, a practice that maintains an environmentally friendly approach to Lavandin cultivation. Visitors can immerse themselves in this fragrant paradise, enjoying daily field walks and a range of bookable activities. There are also special events all summer, adding to the allure. Sunday brunches, requiring reservations, present a delectable opportunity to savour the serenity of the estate.

The estate opened its doors to the public in 2019 and offers the perfect setting for private events from September to May following the lavender harvest.

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Purple Lavandin

At Terre Ugo, the family planted Lavandin Grosso, a fragrant hybrid that is a cross between lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) and spike lavender (Lavandula Latifolia). This varietal is well-suited to dry, arid conditions and grows at lower altitudes, ranging from 200 to 1,000 metres. Lavandin Grosso is a popular choice among many farmers due to its hardy nature, deep-purple flowers, intense bouquet, and high essential oil yield.

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Practical Information

Terre Ugo website
1885 Route du Puy Ste Réparade
13540 Aix-en-Provence
Telephone +33 (0)7 49 72 14 12
June 1 – August 31 open daily from 10:00 to 18:30

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Summer Recipes with Lavender

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Lavender Lemonade

The perfect chilled drink to enjoy this summer!

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Lavender and Honey Ice Cream

This lavender and honey ice cream is luxuriously creamy with a delicate floral note, and just the right touch of sweetness – a true Provençal treat!

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Cucumber Gazpacho with Lavender

This light, delicious, easy-to-make appetizer is perfect for hot summer days when you don't feel like cooking.

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Lavender Ice Cream

A fun and easy dessert that everyone can enjoy! This recipe does not require an ice cream maker, but if you have one, follow your machine's instructions.

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Apricot Jam with Vanilla, Lime and Lavender

Apricot Jam is the perfect spread for your morning toast to brighten your day. A mix of apricots, vanilla, lime, and lavender creating a tasteful jam.

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Apricot and Lavender Ice Cream

Don't shy away from making ice cream. This recipe takes advantage of ripe stonefruit (apricot, peach), and needs little sugar. The lavender flavouring gives it that hint of Provence.

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Lavender Mint Meyer Lemonade

Refreshing and tasty this drink may be come your go-to summer beverage.

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Blueberry-Lavender Soup 

This recipe was adapted from Cooking in the Shaker Spirit, by James Haller.

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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott

With her camera and laptop close at hand, Carolyne has traded in her business suits for the world of freelance writing and blogging. Her first airplane ride at six months of age was her introduction to the exciting world of travel.

While in Provence, Carolyne can be found hiking with friends, riding the hills around the Alpilles or tackling Mont Ventoux. Her attachment to the region resonates in Perfectly Provence this digital magazine that she launched in 2014. This website is an opportunity to explore the best of the Mediterranean lifestyle (food & wine, places to stay, expat stories, books on the region, travel tips, real estate tips and more), through our contributors' articles.

Carolyne writes a food and travel blog Ginger and Nutmeg. Carolyne’s freelance articles can be found in Global Living Magazine, Avenue Magazine and City Palate (Published Travel Articles).