Herbs de Provence is a mixture of dried herbs that originated in the southeastern region of France, where summertime herbs are plentiful and used in daily cooking. While there are many herbs and spices that can collectively be called Herbs de Provence, the basic recipe includes fennel, marjoram, parsley, rosemary, tarragon, and thyme. Other recipes include (or omit) basil, bay leaves, savory, chervil, sage, oregano, mint, and lavender. A recipe from Allrecipes adds lavender, oregano, and bay powder to the basic recipe.