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Lavender Fields: Experiencing the Blue-Gold of Provence France with Margaux Hofstedt
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The daughter of a French perfumer from the city of Grasse, the world's capital of fragrances, Professor Margaux Hofstedt forever associates scents with childhood memories: of her dad's scented fingers; of the fields of roses, jasmine, and tuberose surrounding her family home; of mysterious smells, like sandalwood, and patchouli, brought back from exotic countries. After graduating from the prestigious Higher Institute of Fragrances and Flavors ISIPCA in Versailles, an institution founded by renowned perfumer Jean-Jacques Guerlain, she dedicated her professional life to teaching and lecturing, sharing her passion with various audiences worldwide. She also created perfume-making workshops not only at The House of Fragonard but also at the European University of Flavors and Fragrances in Provence, opening the doors of a sensory journey for anyone interested in understanding the creation process. In addition, she is professor of Food Studies at the Institute for American Universities and the American College of the Mediterranean in Aix-en-Provence, France. Prof Hofstedt is bilingual in French and in English.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
A wonderful seminar of the many aspects of lavender: taxonomy, horticulture, geography, history, mythology, medicinal ,and culinary. I lovely review. And inspiring!
I loved this presentation! The presenter took us through everything we’d want or need to know about lavender; including history, architecture, crafts, recipes, and all with marvelous photos that makes you want to travel to Provence today.
I loved this presentation! The presenter took us through everything we’d want or need to know about lavender; including history, architecture, crafts, recipes, and all with marvelous photos that makes you want to travel to Provence today.
This was one of the best presentations I have seen.
This was a fascinating program with incredible travel tips and gorgeous photographs and videos. And I knew none of the history that was shared. I will definitely check out some of the recipes she sent. A very enjoyable afternoon.