A day in the Lavenders and Villages of Provence

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About this activity

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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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Ventourisme

Ages: Adults (18–120 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Velleron

20 min

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.
Roussillon

one hour

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.
Murs

one hour

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.
Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque

45 min Admission 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.
Gordes

one hour

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.
Gordes

10 min

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.
Oppede

20 min

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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.