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Cedar

The Middle Atlas region is the green oasis of Morocco. Its Cedar forests, which regulate the climate and water cycles, are its very lungs. Majestic and seemingly eternal, the thou...

Cherry Blossom

"Flying in the first breeze of spring, Cherry Blossom is so rare and precious", Olivier Baussan. The cherry tree is part of the Provençal landscape. It is widespread in the...

Fleur Chérie

Fleur Chérie, which translates to "cherished flower" , pays homage to the orange blossom, a symbol of the Mediterranean, and Neroli. Its floral water, rich in benefits, is ...

Green Tea

From the plantation to the cup, tea crosses the seas and continents to reach the shores of the Mediterranean. From Morocco to Provence, it is drunk to quench the thirst, "straight...

Lavender

Otherwise known as "blue gold", lavender is an aromatic tribute to Provence. It is the fragrant soul of the region, the fruit of respectful labor. In accordance with tradition, ev...

Myrtle

Myrtle is linked to many legends from Greek and Latin mythology. In Ancient Greece, Myrtle was a symbol of happiness in love, youth, beauty and immortality. In Corsica, the Island...

Peony

The peony is a famous flower that grows naturally around the Mediterranean Basin. Long before it became famous as an ornamental plant, as far back as Antiquity, the peony was a re...

Rose

In ancient times, Mediterranean women would use oils in which rose petals had been steeped, to perfume their skin and keep it fresh and beautiful. Both legendary and timeless, the...

Verbena

Verbena is a shrub that is typical of the Mediterranean basin. People from the south of France are very familiar with this plant. In June, as baskets are filled with the freshly ...

Verdon

For its new 2010 men's range, L'OCCITANE has drawn upon a completely new source of inspiration: an extraordinary valley, with a rare and protected, rich natural environment that i...