Corso de la Lavande de Digne-les-Bains (Digne-les-Bains Lavender Parade) perfumes Digne-les-Bains, France each first weekend of August, celebrating the region’s lavender as “blue gold” with a joyful mix of tradition and spectacle. Don’t miss the lavender-covered floats rolling through town in day-and-night parades, often glowing with lights, backed by marching bands and folk troupes. Between the route and Place Général de Gaulle, the party continues with popular dances, a sprawling funfair, and crowd-pleasing fireworks.
DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Friday, July 31–Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Tourism office listing · Organizer info.
• The Comité des Fêtes publishes the detailed schedule (parades, fireworks, Tattoo des Lavandes, etc.); confirm exact times and locations in the official program. Program · Calendar.
LOCATION
• Digne-les-Bains, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France. Open in Google Maps.
• The organizer notes key downtown areas such as Boulevard Gassendi and Place Général de Gaulle; confirm parade routes and viewing areas in the official program. Boulevard Gassendi (map) · Place Général de Gaulle (map) · Organizer info.
• Tattoo des Lavandes venue (per organizer): Palais des Congrès, Place de la République, 04000 Digne-les-Bains, France. Open in Google Maps · Venue info.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• The organizer states the Corso street events are free; paid elements include the Tattoo des Lavandes, fair rides, and purchases at stands. Organizer FAQ.
• For any ticketed add-on events (and current pricing), confirm details in the official program and calendar. Program · Calendar.
GOOD TO KNOW
• The organizer describes a five-day format (Friday–Tuesday) that typically includes fireworks on Friday night, a daytime parade on Sunday, and a night parade with illuminated floats on Monday; confirm the year’s schedule in the official program. Organizer overview · Program.
• The tourism board and tourism office pages summarize the event and dates; check them for updates and related visitor info. Tourism board · Tourism office.