Excursions & day trips

Full-day lavender tour in Valensole from Aix en Provence

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£106.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, French

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 9 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Enjoy the scenic ride to Plateau of Valensole with many photo stops
Learn about the distillation process of lavender essential oil with a local farmer
Admire the breathtaking view of the Grand Canyon of the Gorges de Verdon
Marvel at the azure waters of Lake Sainte-Croix during a relaxing stop

What to expect

Join this day tour on the Plateau of Valensole, specialised in the cultivation of «lavandin», where small roads wind through the fields of flowers. You'll be charmed by the sights and scents of the gorgeous Blue Gold of Provence. Meet one of the local producers and learn about the cultivation and distillation of the lavender essential oil and its medicinal virtues. The journey will continue to the perched village of Moustiers Sainte-Marie. This charming village is well known for its earthen wares workshops.

In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a panoramic tour of the spectacular Gorges of Verdon, known as one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe, and around the turquoise Lake of Sainte-Croix. Before heading back to Aix-en-Provence, a last stop is in the picturesque village of Sainte Croix.

What's included

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Driver guide

What's not included

Food and drinks
Personal expenses

Where

Tourist Office, 300 Av. Giuseppe Verdi, 13100 Aix-en-Provence, France

Meeting point:

Meet your driver/guide directly in front of the tourist office. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments

Know in advance:

Minimum age to join the tour is 4
For any booking with children, please advise the age when you confirm your booking
You'll have free time for lunch (at your own expense)
Tours are operated for a minimum of 2 passengers, however bookings for solo travellers are accepted. If you are a solo traveller and are the only passenger booked for a departure, the local tour operator will contact you the day before the tour to offer you an alternative tour, an alternative date, or a full refund
The program can be modified according to the lavender's blooming stage
The tour operator cannot be held responsible for delays due to traffic conditions, weather, accidents incurred while entering or exiting the vehicle or for robbery of personal effects or luggage

Remember to bring:

Comfortable walking shoes
A water bottle to stay hydrated

Provider

TYLENE TRANSPORT TOURISME

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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