Full day of the top 3 Luberon Hilltop Villages from Marseille / Aix-en-Provence

5.0 (1 reviews) Aix-en-Provence, France
Duration7h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

We will take you to some of the most beautiful and spectacular villages in the region, with breathtaking views. We will be stopping for many photo opportunities at these and there will be a lunch stop and free time for you to have some time to explore. The villages you will visit are: Oppède, Bonnieux, Gordes & Rousillion.

Gordes is built on a rocky hill 340m above sea level offering breathtaking views of the Luberon. You will be impressed by its history, heritage and architectural richness, and its breathtaking panoramas and much more.

Rousillon is above all a magical place located in the heart of the biggest ochre deposits in the world. You will be mesmerised by the wide palette of flamboyant colours in countless shades. We will take you through one of the trails of the ochre lands where you will see from close its different shades ranging from yellow to violet. Information on the geology, the flora and the history of the ochre deposits is available on site.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Sweets
  • no other drinks, food or snacks included.

What to expect

  1. Forteresse d'Oppede
    1h
    A historic village built on a rocky outcrop. You will find a beautiful Romanesque church dating from the 12th century church which dominates the skyline, and the ruins of a medieval castle.
  2. Chateau La Canorgue
    45m
    No matter what route you take to Bonnieux, you will see the church tower well before you arrive. At a height of 425m, the tower dominates the countryside and the surroundings of this magnificent village, situated in the Luberon. You can also admire the vast plains planted with grape vines (Cotes du Luberon), lavender*, cereals and fruit trees just as the impressionists painted them. The village has kept all its authenticity, its steep sloping streets, its fountains and washhouses, its old church or upper church, a mix of Romanesque and Gothic and a view that is worth it all.
    *Lavender is only in June-July.
  3. Vieille de Gordes
    45m
    Gordes is classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, built on a rocky hill 340m above sea level offering breathtaking views of the Luberon. You will be impressed by its history, heritage and architectural richness, and its breathtaking panoramas and much more.
  4. Le Sentier des Ocres
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Rousillon is above all a magical place located in the heart of the biggest ochre deposits in the world. You will be mesmerised by the wide palette of flamboyant colours in countless shades.
    We will take you through one of the trails of the ochre lands. You will see from close its different shades ranging from yellow to violet. Information on the geology, the flora and the history of the ochre deposits is available on site.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Agreed location such as your accommodation, train station, airport Marseille Provence

Meeting point

The meeting point is by your accommodation.

End point

Agreed location such as your accommodation, train station, airport Marseille Provence

End point

The meeting point is by your accommodation.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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