9 hours
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Overview
Your full-day, small-group tour starts with morning pickup from Avignon. As you head out of town, admire the rare beauty of the sun cresting over endless fields of lavender in full bloom. Your first stop is one of Provence’s postcard-worthy villages.
Depending on the blooms, you’ll disembark in Sault or Roussillon for some free time to explore. Wander narrow cobblestone streets and shop for heavenly lavender soaps, sachets, oils and honey. Visit an open-air market selling a colorful bounty of local produce. Put together a delicious self-catered lunch at the market or pop into a rustic café for a bite (own expense).
After lunch, hop back in the vehicle for a scenic westbound drive, passing the Provençal villages of St Jean and Lioux en route to Gordes, one of France’s most gorgeous towns. Witness the simple beauty of the architecture which – under strict regulation – is composed almost exclusively of white stone with terra-cotta roofs. Then head to the Sénanque Abbey – situated in the middle of an sea of lavender – to take some great photos.
Your 8.5-hour tour ends with drop-off in Avignon.
Operated by
Provence Reservation
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Disappointed in our Lavender Tour
Diane_G, Jul 2024
Our tour guide and driver, trying to share the narrow country road with other vehicles, drove our van into a ditch in the middle of the country and we sat unprotected, in the hot sun, without shade/water for 1.5 hours before we were ‘rescued’ and on our way. Oliver, our driver, was friendly and answered questions, but did little to offer commentary. Because of our ‘incident’, our tour lasted 2 hours longer than planned, and we weren’t able to tour an abbey, because it was closed by the time we arrived (one of original our must sees). We felt like we didn’t get the full value of our tour or an apology for our issues from the tour company.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Hello, Despite this unfortunate incident, please note that the tour program was respected as it was extended by 2 hours. you were therefore able to carry out this trick in its full value. In addition, a photo stop at the Sénanque Abbey is included in our schedule, so it is not possible to visit it in all cases. We have already responded to your request that you sent us several weeks ago and made a commercial gesture. Regards. Team A La Française.
Wonderful tour of the Lavender fields
Tricia_F, Jul 2024
Great tour, great guide. Loved the additional stop at the market. We had the opportunity to visit many small towns and see many lavender fields.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Bonjour, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another memorable experience. Team A la Française!
I enjoyed viewing the Lavendar Farms in Provence
Leela_K, Jul 2024
I took the full-day Lavendar tour from Avignon and I have enjoyed my tour. The Tour guide was very knowledgeable about Provence and spoke very good English.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Bonjour, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another memorable experience. Team A la Française!
Itinerary
Luberon
Spend some time in some of the villages of the Luberon area and discover the lavender fields.
Stop in an open-air market everyday.
3 hoursRoussillon
Free time in the village famous for the red ochre.
Stop in Roussillon depending of the flowering stage of lavender (from 06/06 to 10/07).
45 minutesGordes
Free time in the village famous for the architecture with dry stone.
45 minutesAbbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque
Photos stop
30 minutesSault
Discover the capital of lavender.
Stop in Sault depending of the flowering stage of lavender (from 11/07 to 06/08).
2 hours
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Photo stops in lavender fields
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Lunch
- Hotel pick up / drop off
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Children under 4 years old are not allowed on tours
- A La Française reserves the right to modify the program according to the lavender blooming stage
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.