Lavender tour
Be amazed in the wonderful lavender fields from the Luberon to Valensole by way of Sault, from Avignon*.
* if you stay outside Avignon, please contact me to decide a better pickup place together.
from
69 €
per person
From 2 to 6 people
Duration: 5h30 (afternoon tour), 6h30 (morning tour) or 10h00 (full-day tour)
Departure time: 9:00 am (morning and full-day tours) or 2:00 pm (afternoon tour)
Languages: English or French
From Monday to Saturday included, from June 15th to July 20th only
from
69 €
per person
From 2 to 6 people
Duration: 5h30 (afternoon tour), 6h30 (morning tour) or 10h00 (full-day tour)
Departure time: 9:00 am (morning and full-day tours) or 2:00 pm (afternoon tour)
Languages: English or French
From Monday to Saturday included, from June 15th to July 20th
Route
Morning tour:
9:00 am: Pickup in front of Avignon tourist office (41 cours Jean Jaurès).
Between 10:00 and 11:15 am: Photo-stop during 15 minutes with a stunning view over the village of Gordes, then go to the wonderful lavender fields in front of Senanque Abbey, must-see stop in the lavender’s blossoming. Then we will go to the foot of the impressive La Madeleine cliff, in Lioux, for other fantastic pictures in lavender fields, before leaving in the direction of Sault for picnic.
12:00/12:15 pm: Provençal picnic around Sault, made up of local goods only (instance: hard-boiled eggs from the farm, tapenade, anchovy purée, fresh goat cheese, seasonal fruits, grape juice). Duration: about 1 hour.
1:00/1:15 pm: Photo stop in the magnificent lavender fields on the plateau of Sault and in Ferrassières.
2:15/2:30 pm : Back to Avignon (1h15 drive). Arrival in front of the tourist office around 3:30/3:45 pm.
Afternoon tour:
2:00 pm: Pickup in front of Avignon tourist office (41 cours Jean Jaurès).
Between 3:00 and 4:15 pm: Photo-stop during 15 minutes with a stunning view over the village of Gordes, then go to the wonderful lavender fields in front of Senanque Abbey, must-see stop in the lavender’s blossoming. Then we will go to the foot of the impressive La Madeleine cliff, in Lioux, for other fantastic pictures in lavender fields, before leaving in the direction of Sault for picnic.
5:00/5:15 pm: Photo stop in the magnificent lavender fields on the plateau of Sault and in Ferrassières.
6:15/6:30 pm : Back to Avignon (1h15 drive). Arrival in front of the tourist office around 7:30/7:45 pm.
Full-day tour:
9:00 am: Pickup in front of Avignon tourist office (41 cours Jean Jaurès).
Between 10:00 and 11:15 am: Photo-stop during 15 minutes with a stunning view over the village of Gordes, then go to the wonderful lavender fields in front of Senanque Abbey, must-see stop in the lavender’s blossoming. Then we will go to the foot of the impressive La Madeleine cliff, in Lioux, for other fantastic pictures in lavender fields, before leaving in the direction of Sault for picnic.
12:00/12:15 pm: Provençal picnic around Sault, made up of local goods only (instance: hard-boiled eggs from the farm, tapenade, anchovy purée, fresh goat cheese, seasonal fruits, grape juice). Duration: about 1 hour.
1:00/1:15 pm: Photo stop in the magnificent lavender fields on the plateau of Sault and in Ferrassières.
3:45/4:00 pm: Enjoy the juge lavender fields on the plateau of Valensole (1h15 drive) which stretch endless! Stock up on pictures and provençal fragrances in the France’s largest region producing lavender. Duration: about 1h30.
5:15/5:30 pm: Back to Avignon (1h45 drive). Arrival in front of the tourist office around de 7:00/7:15 pm.
Included in the price:
- Pickup in front of Avignon tourist office
- 7-seat vehicle with air conditioning
- A cold bottle of water for each passenger
- Provençal picnic for the morning and the full-day tours
- Native chauffeur-guide speaking French and English
- Highway and parking fees
- Drop-off at the starting point
Not included:
- Tips
- Personal purchases
- Picnic for the afternoon tour
Other information to know:
- The tour will occur, except in case of emergency (red vigilance declared by Météo France, quarantine, driver’s illness)
- Cancellation with complete refund possible up to 24 hours before departure time