Things to do in

Saignon

Discover the fields of lavender in Pays de Sault on a full-day tour from Aix-en-Provence. Visit the hilltop villages of Saignon and Gordes, and marvel at the scenic views. After meeting your driver-guide at the meeting point in Aix-en-Provence, set off on your tour. Drive through the Luberon Natural Regional Park along the picturesque and winding Combe of Lourmarin. Reach the Plateau of Claparèdes, with its numerous "bories" (typical dry-stoned houses) among the lavender fields. Then, arrive in the hilltop village of Saignon to enjoy a breathtaking panorama. Next, drive to Pays de Sault, famous for its wide lavender fields in bloom. Stop in Sault, “the capital of lavender.” and enjoy some free time to explore and grab lunch (not included) on your own. In the afternoon, discover one of the most beautiful villages in France, Gordes, a village erected on a cliff. Admire the fortified castle and church that dominate the typical houses of the village, which were built with stones from the rock on which they stand. After, return to the tour's starting point. N.B : A la Française reserves the right to modify the programm according to the lavender's blooming stage

Embark on a full-day journey through the best of Luberon from Avignon, visiting picturesque towns and places. Enjoy a delightful shared picnic with fresh, local produce in the high season. Begin with a 30-minute drive to L’Isle sur la Sorgue and its canals (L’Isle sur la Sorgue will be replaced by Fontaine de Vaucluse when the spring will flow over the rocks for a very picturesque scenery). Then visit the ochre’s Mines of Bruoux, a former quarry where ochre was extracted. A guide will give all the information you need to know about this magnificent place, then enjoy the Provençal picnic with fresh products from local farms only. After picnic, walk in Roussillon, where you will explore the vibrant, narrow streets of this colorful village, then a brief drive will lead to Gordes, recognized as the world's most beautiful village by Travel & Leisure magazine. Conclude with an hour's drive back to Avignon, carrying memories of France’s most picturesque spots.