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From Avignon: Lavender Full-Day Tour of Sault or Roussillon

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 Notre-Dame de Sénanque Abbey with summer Lavendar fields

Go on this fragrant small-group tour of lavender fields in Provence from Avignon for a unique experience that is a treat to your senses.

Highlights

  • Lose yourself in the beauty of lavender fields in Provence on this private full-day tour from Avignon in an 8-seater minivan.

  • Travel to the traditional Provencal market and find interesting ingredients, essential oils, farm fresh produce, and so on.

  • See the lavender fields on your next stop, Sault or Roussillon, depending on the bloom period, and indulge in lavender-related products like lavender honey, nougat, and lavender ice cream for a unique experience.

  • Visit the beautiful village of Gordes in the Luberon where you can also find the beautiful castle that is nestled amidst it.

  • Fun fact: Women contributed to cultivating lavender and marketing it, making it the purple industry that it is today.

Inclusions

  • 8.5-hour tour of Provence lavender fields

  • Minivan transfers from Avignon

  • Small-group tour of 8 people

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

La la lavender

One of the most pleasing and calming fragrances is that of lavender. This private full-day tour to the lavender fields in Provence will teach you more about the flowers, fragrances, and their uses. Start your journey at 9am in a comfortable minivan from Avignon to go to your first pitstop, the traditional Provencal market. Find multiple places here for you to try out lavender-based products like lavender honey with nougat is one such specialty.

Your next stop is Sault, (or Roussillon, according to the blooming evolution), the lavender capital, where you can see the much-awaited lavender fields in full bloom.

Gordes and Luberon

Gordes is a beautiful village perched on a hilltop in the Luberon region of Provence, France. It's known for its dry-stone houses, narrow cobbled streets, and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The Luberon is a mountainous area in Provence that's known for its charming villages, vineyards, and lavender fields. These villages are so scenic it'll be worth a visit before heading back to Avignon.

Itinerary

  • 9:00am: Meet in Avignon

  • First stop at Provencal market

  • Drive to Sault or Roussillon

  • Explore Luberon and Gordes

  • Last stop at Senanque Abbey

  • 5:30pm: Head back to Avignon

What to bring

  • Bring along a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this.

Additional information

  • Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 3 years.

  • Nobody likes a crowd. A single group has a maximum of 8 people.

  • A minimum of 2 participants is required for this tour.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide at Avignon Tourist Office.

  • Address: 41 Cr Jean Jaurès, 84000 Avignon, France.

Get directions to the meeting point

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