Come see my terrace (this house can’t do heatwaves…) | Provence vlog | Justine Leconte

Summary by Krater

The creator reflects on her experience during a severe summer in Southern France, sharing insights on lavender fields, the challenges of house temperatures without proper insulation, and lessons learned about living in an old Provençal house.

From the video

Answers: What is it like to visit lavender fields in Provence and deal with summer heat in an old house?

• Lavender fields in Provence
• House insulation and heat waves
• Differentiating lavender and lavandin
• Southern France terrace and garden plants
• Renovation challenges in old houses

What it concludes

• True lavender only grows above 500 meters, typically further south towards the Mediterranean, while lavandin is a variation that is easier to grow, produces more, is cheaper, and smells similar.
• Living in a stone house in Southern France during extreme heat requires proper insulation of windows, doors, and roofs, because changing external facades without a permit is restricted to preserve the authentic look of the region.
• Priority during summer in Southern France should be given to ventilation and protecting the house against the heat rather than the cold.