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Overview
Because if you go to the lavender fields to take pictures, the golden light is between 8pm and 9:30pm. During the day the light is very strong and it can be very hot. We will leave Aix-en-Provence at 4pm so we can catch the nice sunset when we get to Valensole plateau. The trip to get there is around 45 minutes.
You will be surrounded by fields of lavender, the famous Provençal scented plant, abound here.
We will also stop in a lavender distillery along the way where you have the opportunity to buy products directly from the producers; and we will leave you some free time in the village of Valensole.
The best time for lovers of typical Provençal landscapes to visit is middle of June to end of July, when Valensole plateau is awash with beautiful blue lavender in bloom. It's a sight – and scent – to behold!
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Bonjour Provence
Ratings & Reviews
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woojinfall, Jul 2024
Almost everything was perfect. The guide was very attentive to the customers. However, the 50 minutes of free time in Valensole village was little boring. The lavender farm was nice, but Valensole village was not so good. Thanks to Mr. Silvio.
Beautiful sunset @lavender fields
Veronica_T, Jul 2024
Nicholas brought tour participants to a series of really great lavender fields - dense rows of lush lavender flowers (compared to another tour, which also stopped at some lavender fields, those in the other tour were not as lush and it showed in the pictures), fields were not too crowded for good pictures, Nicholas also saved the best for the last - sunset on the hill with the beautiful lavenders - this tour really shows off the best of France’s lavender!
Worth the trip!
AD_W, Jul 2024
Lovely photo sites. The van was dirty and the AC did not work. The stop at the farm was nice. I would have liked to see more villages in the region.
Wonderful Sunset Experience
Lauren_M, Jul 2024
My friend and I were very excited to join this Lavender Field tour during our time in Aix-en-Provence. Our guide Silvio was easy to locate at the meeting point and handled our time on the tour well. He was knowledgeable about the region and knew which fields would be most beautiful as we were visiting at the start of the harvest in mid-July. Sunset was the perfect time to visit as we watched the colors of the lavender shift with the setting sun at each field we passed. We really enjoyed our stop at a family owned lavender, almond, and olive farm as we were able to learn about the growing process and sample the locally produced goods. At the start of our journey, we stopped at a cafe to buy dinner as Silvio knew the cafes in the town of Valensole may be closed by the time we arrived later. If we went again, we would have brought our own food, but appreciated the convenience and thought of the stop. The only other thing left to be desired was more information about the region as we went along, but Silvio answered all of our questions expertly. This tour was well worth the price for the convenience and experience.
Itinerary
Plateau de Valensole
We will bring you to the beautiful lavender fields in the best moment of the day, the evening, to take advantage of the beautiful soft light of the sunset. Instagrammers this is the tour for you!
2 hoursValensole
In the village of Valensole you will have some free time to discover the village, grab some food or have a drink, buy lavender products from local shops or simply have a walk around.
30 minutes
Experience
Inclusions
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
Additional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.