France · PROVENCE & LAVENDER DAY TRIPS
The lavender flowers from late June to early August and the hilltop villages are worth the drive the rest of the year. These 15 cover the Luberon loops, the Verdon gorge and the Sénanque plateau, priced and honest about the season.
See the Verdon Gorge, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Castellane, Lake Sainte-Croix, and seasonal lavender fields on a full-day trip from Nice.
“Raphael was very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, hospitable, and warm. also a great photographer helping us take beautiful photos along the way and in special picturesque spots. the drive through the French rockies and alps was an absolute adventure”
Explore Lourmarin, Bonnieux, Roussillon, and Gordes on a small-group Luberon tour from Aix with scenic drives and free village time.
“Donato was an excellent guide. He was extremely knowledgeable of the area and its history. I loved all the information.”
Explore Lourmarin, Bonnieux, Roussillon, and Gordes from Aix on a scenic Provence minibus tour with a local guide.
“Our guide was wonderful! She was very knowledgeable The villages are all worth the visit! We would highly recommend this tour”
Review of Nice’s Verdon Gorge and lavender tour, with Moustiers, Castellane, Valensole, pricing, timing, guides, and practical advice.
“I loved this tour! It was a short group with only 5 of us - I enjoyed visiting the small villages along with the multi stops we did for the viewpoints - it was stunning! It is winding roads but this didn't impact me at all (I've never had issues with winding roads though) but it was a bit unconfertable at times haha but I enjoyed this day out! Our driver was Jack - he picked me up and was friendly throughout the whole day!”
See Saint-Rémy, Les Baux, and the Pont du Gard on a five-hour small-group tour from Avignon with an expert local guide.
“Our guide, Florian, was excellent. His command of English and his knowledge of the area were both first class. We visited all the sites as advertised. When booking we were well aware that in visiting three sites in one afternoon, time at each one would be limited, but we felt that we were well informed prior to each arrival, and each visit was a pleasure.”
Review of the Valensole lavender tour from Marseille, with Moustiers village, Verdon scenery, photo stops, timing, value, and practical tips.
“It was an incredible day! Everything that was promised and a little bit more! We had many stops on lavender fields and passed by many more. The guide tried to bring us to the spots without people. Very well organised trip in beautiful places. Take swimming suits with you as there is an opportunity to swim in the lake! This trip was a cherry on the cake of my trip to Provence!!! Merci bien!”
Explore Luberon villages, Provençal markets, Gordes, Roussillon, and Lourmarin on an 8-hour small-group trip from Aix-en-Provence.
“The villages visited were each beautiful and unique. Perfect amount of time in each place. The guide was easy to like, knowledgeable and trustworthy. I had a memorable trip.”
See Provence’s lavender fields from Aix-en-Provence, with expert guides, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, photo stops, and optional lake views.
“What a delight to see two lavender field and to sample olive oils and almonds, too. Rebecca, our tour guide and driver, was delightful. What a beautiful day”
Review of Avignon’s half-day lavender tour through Roussillon, Gordes, and Sénanque Abbey, with practical advice on timing, value, and photo stops.
“The guide Yanis is prefect. Lavender farm is very amazing”
See Valensole’s lavender fields, meet a local producer, explore Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and relax beside Lake Sainte-Croix from Aix-en-Provence.
“Our guide, Coco, was absolutely amazing!! She was knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and full of information!! The lavender and sunflower fields were gorgeous!! The stops on the itinerary were fabulous!! I absolutely recommend this tour!!!”
Explore Roussillon, Pont Julien, Lacoste, and Gordes on a small-group Luberon tour from Avignon with five hours of scenic village time.
“Excellent tour with Jo - learned so much and got or meet an exceptional group of people!”
Review of a 10-hour Provence tour from Avignon, with Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine tastings and free time in Gordes and Roussillon.
“We have a wonderful tour. Our guide was helpful and knowledgeable. Dec. in Provence could be very cold. Our guide drop us off right near the entry to every site.”
Explore Roman Nîmes, medieval Uzès, and the Pont du Gard from Avignon on a small-group tour with local guides and round-trip transport.
“Another excellent trip from Time 4 Provence. Kelsey was so fun and personable. The sights we stopped at were perfect for a half day. Very, Very enjoyable!”
See Gordes, Roussillon, Sénanque Abbey, and Fontaine de Vaucluse on a small-group Provence tour from Avignon.
“Anne was a knowledgeable and friendly guide. The tour was as expected with sufficient time for photo opportunities and exploration at each stop.”
Review the Aix-en-Provence lavender tour, with Valensole photo stops, a farm visit, practical tips, guide insight, and honest value advice.
“It’s was fantastic. We got to see so many fields and enjoyed meeting a grower. Corinne ( Coco) was one of the best guide we ever had. She was upbeat, warm and friendly. She gave us plenty of great information and answered all our questions. Its unfortunate you can’t request a specific guide. I would go on all my excursions with Corinne. I highly recommend this tour.”
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