Since ever, man has combined raising aromatic plants with bee-keeping. In the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, it was recommended to plant lavender around beehives:
Both lavender farming and the production of honey made by the bees which seek the nectar from the lavender flowers have long been traditional in Provence. Yet they have sometimes created conflicts of interest which have generally led to regulations concerning lavender harvesting to the benefit of bee-keeping activity. For example, in 1777, an order from the Consuls in Sault forbade " cutting any lavender flowers and other fragrant flowers in order to protect the bees in the region ".

Lavender honey from Provence is known the world over for its exceptional quality. It is very pale in colour, almost white, finely crystallised and has a very pleasant taste. It is very good for you, and possesses anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties for the respiratory tract.

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