Day Trips

From Aix-En-Provence: Lavender Fields Half-Day Tour

Explore Valensole's lavender fields on a guided half-day tour in an 8-seater van, accompanied by an expert English-speaking driver-guide.

Highlights

Hop aboard a comfortable 8-seater minivan for a leisurely half-day scenic drive along countryside roads, offering picturesque views of the lavender fields.
Learn about the distillation process and how to use lavender essential oil with the expertise of an English and French-speaking driver-guide.
Stroll through the colorful ocher landscape of Roussillon, a typical Provençal village, and enjoy a photo stop at the panoramic viewpoint of Gordes.
Treat yourself to a scoop of lavender ice cream and explore the local market to purchase a variety of fresh lavender-sourced products at your own expense.
Did you know? The lavender fields house not just lavender, but also lavandin, a unique hybrid grown at lower altitudes.

Inclusions

Lavender half-day morning tour
Transportation by an 8-seater air-conditioned minivan
Expert English and French-speaking driver-guide
Stop by a local producer
Photo stops in the lavender fields
Lavender half-day afternoon tour (optional)

Cancellation Policy

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

Your experience

Visit Lavender fields

Leave Aix-en-Provence and drive through scenic countryside roads, passing colorful lavender fields on the Plateau of Valensole. Hop into a comfortable 8-seater minivan, where your expert driver-guide, fluent in English and French, will take you on a half-day tour to explore the lavender-filled countryside. During your tour, you'll have the opportunity to meet local farmers and discover the distillation process firsthand. Your tour guide will also provide insights into how to effectively utilize lavender essential oil.

Wander through Provence highlights

Make the most of your time by stopping at the panoramic viewpoint of Gordes for breathtaking snapshots of the countryside and village below. Looking down from the hill, admire the picturesque village itself, with its traditional stone houses, and terracotta rooftops. Swiftly move on to the Abbey of Senanque where you can capture the iconic abbey amidst lavender fields. Finally, don't miss the chance to purchase locally-produced treasures such as essential oils, olive oils, and lavender honey directly from the source.

Note: The morning tour takes place from 9am to 1pm and the afternoon tour from 2pm to 6pm.

Know before you go

What to bring

It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.

What’s not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 3 years.

Additional information

A minimum of 2 participants is required for a tour. If the count is not met, the tour might get cancelled.

My tickets

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.