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From Avignon: Half-Day Lavender Tour of Luberon

From Avignon: Half-Day Lavender Tour of Luberon

Discover the lavender fields in full bloom in the villages of Luberon on this half-day tour from Avignon.  Enjoy a scenic and picturesque drive through the countryside, full of beautiful purple fields that stretch as far as the eye can see. Your guide will organize many stops in the countryside to capture the breathtaking views of the lavender fields. Enjoy some free time to explore this typical provençal village of Roussillon. Indulge yourself here with a scoop of lavender ice cream. Take in the panoramic views from the hilltop village of Gordes, recognized as one of "The Most Beautiful Villages in France." Finally, make a brief photo stop at the Cistercian Sénanque Abbey, beautifully surrounded by lavender fields. A la Française reserves the right to modify the programm according to the lavender's blooming stage. Suitable footwear is recommended.

From Avignon: Lavender Villages Full-Day Tour

From Avignon: Lavender Villages Full-Day Tour

Embark on a fascinating tour exploring and appreciating lavenders, the emblematic plant of Provence, and visit charming villages to enjoy a traditional open-air market and scenic landscapes. Stroll through a vibrant open-air market held in different towns throughout the week. Browse the stalls showcasing a variety of fruits, vegetables, and handicrafts. Travel along picturesque roads through wild lavender fields to Sault OR Roussillon (depending on the flowering stage). Visit Gordes, a a stunning hilltop village in Luberon, renowned for its beautiful dry-stone architecture. Capture the beauty of Senanque Abbey, surrounded by a magnificent lavender field (depending on the flowering stage). During the blooming season, an additional photo stop in sunflower fields will be included in the itinerary. A la Française reserves the right to modify the programm according to the lavender's blooming stage. Suitable footwear is recommended.

From Avignon: Lavender Fields & Luberon Village Guided Tour

From Avignon: Lavender Fields & Luberon Village Guided Tour

After a 50-minute drive from Avignon, your tour guide will first take you to the world-known Sénanque Abbey, a wonderfully preserved 12th-century monastery nestled among lush forests and beautiful lavender fields. Widely considered among the region’s top attractions, don't miss the opportunity to admire this gem of Romanesque architecture during the blooming season of lavender. Please be aware that during this day trip time doesn't allow a visit of the interiors. Lavender fields around Sénanque are in full bloom generally around June 20-25. On the way to the old town of Gordes, a photo stop at Gordes' famous overlook is planned. Here you'll have the chance to admire one of the most incredible panoramas of the Luberon valley, where vineyards and olive groves stretch out as far as the eye can see, surrounded by gentle green mountains. Minutes later, your driver will drop you off by the town's castle from where you can easily explore the cobbled streets of this world-known hilltop town and admire stunning views of the Luberon landscapes. Plenty of shopping opportunities are available here, as well as small cafes and ice-cream shops. Meet your tour guide again at the meeting point and head to another wonderful village. At around 1 pm your tour guide will drop you in the village of Roussillon, where you'll have a longer time to spend than in the other towns. This allows everyone to have lunch in one of the cafes or snack bars and to explore the colorful streets of Roussillon, where every house is painted a different shade of ochre. If you opt for a quick lunch on the go, you'll also have enough time to walk the beautiful Ochre Trail (entrance fee not included - 4€/adult), a developed pathway through the colored cliffs of a former ochre mine. Following the blooming stage of lavender, during the day we will take you to the brightest and most scenic lavender fields of that moment. In June we will focus on the wide lavender fields on the hillsides of the Luberon valley, whereas later in the season, normally after July 1, we will drive you to higher areas, like the high plateau of Sault. At least two long photo stops are scheduled, both in June and in July. We will drive then back to Avignon, where we will arrive between 5.30 and 6 pm.

From Marseille: Lavender Full-Day Trip to Sault

From Marseille: Lavender Full-Day Trip to Sault

Embark on a picturesque drive through the stunning Pays de Sault, where you’ll be captivated by endless fields of lavender in full bloom. Your journey begins with a stop at Sault, the heart of the lavender region, where you can take your time to capture the beauty of the vibrant lavender fields with plenty of photo opportunities. Free time in the charming village of Sault for lunch on your own (not included). Learn about the local lavender industry at a traditional lavender producer, where you’ll see firsthand how this precious flower is cultivated and distilled into essential oils and other products. Photo stop at the Abbaye of Senanque. In the the afternoon, one of the most beautiful villages in France : Gordes is a village erected on the top of a cliff, its fortified castle and church dominate the typical houses of the village which were built with stones from the rock on which they sit. Head back to Marseille in the late afternoon. Note : A la Française reserves the right to modify the program according to the lavender's blooming stage.

From Avignon: Half Day Lavender Tour to Sault

From Avignon: Half Day Lavender Tour to Sault

Enjoy this half-day excursion dedicated to the blue gold of Provence, lavender. Drive north of Avignon in the direction of the highest mountain in Provence, Le Mont Ventoux! Then head in the direction of the village of Sault, the capital of lavender. Admire the breathtaking beauty of the lavender fields in bloom. Enjoy some free time in Sault to explore the area, and stop at local lavender shops. Don’t miss the chance to sample regional specialties, such as nougat infused with lavender, honey, and almonds Visit a local lavender producer during the distillation season to learn about the process and discover how to use lavender essential oil. During your tour, take advantage of several picturesque photo stops around Sault and in picturesque lavender fields. A la Française reserves the right to modify the programm according to the lavender's blooming stage. Suitable footwear is recommended.

From Avignon: Lavender Tour around Valensole or Sault

From Avignon: Lavender Tour around Valensole or Sault

Tour around Valensole (from June 23rd to July 12th) : • Pickup in front of Hotel Le Bristol (address: 44 Cours Jean Jaurès 84000 Avignon) or outside Avignon (contact me if you don’t stay within Avignon itself) Around 2 hours drive to St.Croix Lake • St.Croix Lake : Enjoy the Provençal picnic with fresh products from local farmers only (instance: hard-boiled eggs, tapenades, fresh goat cheese, seasonal fruits, fruits juice). Duration : around 1 hour drive to the lavender fields around Valensole • several stops in the huge and wonderful lavender fields in Valensole area, including a stop in a little souvenir shop. Duration : around 3 hours in total (around 30 minutes in each field). Around 2 hours drive back to Avignon Tour around Sault (from July 7th to 19th) : • Pickup in front of Hotel Le Bristol (address: 44 Cours Jean Jaurès 84000 Avignon) or outside Avignon (contact me if you don’t stay within Avignon itself) Around 1 hour drive to Senanque Abbey • Take a lot of pictures in one of the most famous landscape in Provence : lavender fields in front of the Cistercian Abbey of Senanque. Duration : around 40 minutes. Around 30 minutes drive to around Lioux • Stop in a hidden gem : big lavender fields without the crowd in Lioux. Duration : around 20 minutes Around 30 minutes drive to St.Trinit • St.Trinit : Enjoy the Provençal picnic with fresh products from local farmers only (instance: hard-boiled eggs, tapenades, fresh goat cheese, seasonal fruits, fruits juice). Duration : around 1 hour Around 10 minutes drive to Ferrassières • Ferrassières : Stop in the shop of a lavender producer and take a lot of pictures in big fields of fine lavender in Ferrassières, one of the only place in the world where fine lavender is produced. Duration : around 1 hour Around 20 minutes drive to Sault • Sault : Take a lot of pictures in another hidden gem, the hugest lavender field of Sault. Duration : around 1 hour Around 1h30 drive back to Avignon

From Aix-en-Provence: Sault Lavender & Gordes Full-Day Tour

From Aix-en-Provence: Sault Lavender & Gordes Full-Day Tour

Discover the Lavender Fields of Pays de Sault on a Full-Day Tour from Aix-en-Provence and visit the charming hilltop villages of Saignon and Gordes. Meet your driver-guide at the designated meeting point in Aix-en-Provence, then begin your journey. Travel through the scenic Luberon Regional Natural Park, following the winding Combe of Lourmarin, known for its picturesque landscapes. Reach the Plateau of Claparèdes, with its numerous "bories" (typical dry-stoned houses) among the lavender fields. Throughout the day, several photo stops will be organized, allowing you to capture the beauty of these fragrant landscapes. Continue to the village of Saignon, perched on a hill, offering a panoramic view that will take your breath away. Next, head towards the Pays de Sault, renowned for its vast, colorful lavender fields. Pause in Sault, often referred to as "the lavender capital," where you'll have free time to explore the village and enjoy lunch at your leisure (lunch not included). In the afternoon, discover Gordes, one of France's most beautiful villages. This perched village, built atop a cliff, is known for its stone houses, constructed using the local rock. Visit the fortress-like castle and the stunning church that overlook the village. Afterward, return to Aix-en-Provence, marking the end of this unforgettable journey. N.B : The company reserves the right to modify the programm according to the lavender's blooming stage

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This trip was incredible and offered a refreshing change from typical wine tastings. We visited Luberon and were fortunate to explore the vibrant Friday markets, filled with local goods, clothing, and jewelry. I learned so much on this trip and thoroughly enjoyed visiting the charming small villages, especially Sault. The stunning lavender fields were a highlight, and I gained new knowledge about this magical plant. We indulged in local delicacies like nougat and savored lavender honey at a farm shop. Petra, our guide, was delightful and very knowledgeable about the region. She eagerly answered all our questions and even served as a photographer, capturing our best moments in the lavender fields. Despite the temperature nearing 40°C, the mini-bus was comfortably cool and spacious. Petra was an excellent driver, pointing out interesting sites along the way. On our return to Marseille, we enjoyed listening to classic French tunes, which perfectly capped off our unforgettable journey.

Our guide cum driver Flo was amazing. He's well-prepaerd, organised, flexible, accommdating, knowledgeable and everything you can think of from a good guide. 4 thumbs up (me and my husband) to him.

Really enjoyable trip. Friendly tourist guide with very good briefing on historical background of Marseille. Good timing so we have enough time to visit each point and complete the trip fully!!

The trip was very well organised, the guide was so nice and really made an effort for us to see everything there is, the picnic was a nice idea.

It was an excellent trip. Our guide - Brian from Australia! - was very nice and polite and delivered competent explanations.