A day in the Lavenders and Villages of Provence

4.8 (4 reviews) Avignon, France
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Duration8h - 9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

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Hello dear visitor, my name is Arnaud and will be your native Guide of this magnificent Provence. Among the 5 tours I offer, I take you today to the lavender fields of Provence and to 2 typical villages that are Gordes and Roussillon.

This tour will alternate between photo breaks in the lavender fields near the villages of Velleron and Oppède, but also at the emblematic Abbey of Sénanque, and visits to emblematic villages of the region.

I will accompany you for the visit of Roussillon and its facades entirely ochre, and you will walk freely in Gordes, built in dry stone on a rocky promontory. We will also stop at the viewpoint on this iconic village of Provence.

In the meantime, we picnic in the shade, with a beautiful view of the Luberon valley. This picnic will consist only of fresh produce from local farms.

What's included

  • Visit to Gordes
  • Photo stop at the viewpoint on Gordes
  • Lavender fields of the Abbey of Sénanque
  • Picnic made of fresh produce from local farmers, e.g. boiled eggs, tapenade, pepper cream, fresh goat cheese, seasonal fruit, fruit juice
  • Lavender fields of the Luberon
  • Visit of Roussillon
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. Velleron
    20m
    After about 30 minutes drive from Avignon, stop in a large lavender field around the village of Velleron, with a breathtaking view of Mont Ventoux.
    Then about 45 minutes drive to Roussillon.
  2. Roussillon
    1h
    Visit the village entirely coloured with ochre and listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in France, also having a nice panorama over the valley.
    Then about 15 minutes drive to the picnic area of Murs.
  3. Murs
    1h
    Picnic stop near the village of Murs, with stunning views of the valley. The picnic will consist only of fresh produce from local farms.
    Then 10 to 15 minutes drive to Sénanque Abbey.
  4. Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Stop at the Abbaye de Sénanque, where you will be fascinated by the beauty of its architecture, its history, but especially its lavender fields with the abbey as a backdrop, giving an artistic touch to your photos.
    Then 15 minutes drive to Gordes.
  5. Gordes
    1h
    1 hour of free time in the village of Gordes to allow you to walk in the cobblestone streets of one of the most beautiful villages in France.
    Then 5 minutes drive to the viewpoint on the village of Gordes.
  6. Gordes
    10m
    Iconic photo stop on the village of Gordes and its dry stone constructions on the rocky promontory overlooking the valley.
    Then 15 minutes drive to the last lavender field.
  7. Oppede
    20m
    Stop in a magnificent lavender field located in the town of Oppède, with a magnificent view of the surrounding farm and the Luberon massif in the background.
    Then about 45 minutes to 1 hour drive back to Avignon.
    Note: depending on the flowering and cutting of the lavender, this field can be replaced by another lavender field located on the Plateau des Claparèdes, 30 minutes drive from Gordes and 1h15 from Avignon.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Wait outside the Hotel Le Bristol. Black car with Ventourism on the sides.
Contact me if you are not staying in Avignon intramuros to set a better meeting point.

End point

Wait outside the Hotel Le Bristol. Black car with Ventourism on the sides.
Contact me if you are not staying in Avignon intramuros to set a better meeting point.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.8 (4)

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