Lavender in Provence: Recommended tours & tickets

From Marseille : discover the famous lavender capital of Sault and the scented lavender fields in bloom !

Discover top attractions including 12th-century Sénanque Abbey with its famous lavender fields (generally blooming at the end of June), and fall under the spell of the gentle landscapes of the Luberon valley, where green hills and steep cliffs are lined with vineyards, olive groves and lavender fields. Explore 2 charming villages, officially listed as some of the most beautiful of all France: Gordes and Roussillon. Enjoy great photo opportunities along some of the most secret lavender fields of Provence. During the harvest (July) you'll have the chance to visit a local farm, where the flowers are processed to make essential oils, dried flower bunches and lavender sachets. All of our day tours are limited to 8 participants and are operated by Veronica or Nicolas, the two company's founders and owners. They guarantee personal service, careful attention to detail and a friendly atmosphere aboard.

This is a small group tour is unique because seeing the lavender fields is an unmissable experience, but also because it lets you go far away from big cities and immerse yourself in nature. We are aware most of the people buy this tour to take pictures, this is why we will spend most of your time in the lavender fields. If you happen to be alone we will offer to take pictures of you in the lavender fields. We also visit a small village of Provence. See beautiful landscapes and have the possibility of buying natural product as lavender honey, syrups, lavender bouquets, almonds, olive oil, directly from the producers. This tour is also unique as our driver/guides particularly kind and safe drivers.

Discover the fragrant Provençal lavender fields on a tour from Aix-en-Provence with an expert guide! With a choice of a morning, afternoon or full-day tour, the trip allows you to see as much of the romantic violet fields as your time permits. Learn about lavender production in the region, spend free time at a lavender farm or a scenic Luberon village (depending on option selected) and pose for photos galore in front of impressive lavender fields like Valensole Plateau or Sault (depending of the time of the year).

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 Marseille at 4:15pm so we can catch the nice sunset when we get to Valensole plateau. The trip to get there is around 1 hour and 20 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!

You should book this tour because the lavender fields are very very beautiful to see and experience. You will have plenty of time for taking pictures, and a friendly driver/guide to lead the tour in a safe and informative way.

Visit the vibrant Provence lavender fields on a full-day trip from Marseille! Traveling with an expert local guide, to the Valensole Plateau. The landscape here comes to life in June and July, when the fields fill with eye-catching swathes of fragrant lavender. Stop for photos and shop for essential oils and flowers in Valensole village or at a local producer. You will stop in Moustiers Sainte Marie for lunch. Enjoy your afternoon in the Verdon Canyon area to see more lavender fields. A la Francaise reserves the right to modify the program according to the lavender's blooming stage. Numbers are limited to eight on this small-group tour, ensuring you’ll see the best of the lavender fields with personalized attention from your guide.

Spend a full day immersed in the lavender fields and picturesque villages of Provence on this day trip from Avignon. Drive through purple fields of fragrant lavender in full summer bloom, and stop in Sault or Roussillon to browse the lavender shops and wander a traditional Provençal market. Visit the stunning Luberon village of Gordes. Photo stop at the Abbaye of Senanque.

You will follow a path of colors and scents and discover Provence in blue. We will take you to the french capital of lavender, Sault (July/ August), for many photo stops or just for the pleasure of walking among the lavender and sunflowers fields. You will also visit the hilltop of Gordes & Abbaye de Sénanque ( photo stop) with its laverder fields. Sightseeing, beautiful roads and lavender smells for your program! (From June 15th to August 15th depending on the blossoming of the lavender)

Admire Provence’s lavender fields in full summer bloom on this half-day tour from Avignon. Admire the breathtaking beauty of the lavender fields in bloom. Free time in Roussillon to wander and do shopping in lavender shops. Learn about the distillation process and how to use the essential oil of lavender from your tour guide. Photo stop at the panorama view point of Gordes. Then drive to the Abbey of Senanque to take pictures. Many photo stops included in picturesque lavender fields. Enjoy personalized attention from your expert guide on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.