Only in Provence, delicate purple blooms dot summer lavender fields. Dry-stacked stone terraces and old stone structures on the hilly countryside host lush vineyards, olive groves and vegetable and herb gardens, replete with charming pergolas, arbors, stone wells, and fountains. Centuries of living tradition, passed down through family kitchens with aesthetically pleasing potager gardens, vibrant village festivals on cobbled streets, and meandering country paths speak to the historicity and taste of Provence.