The Lavender of Provence Tour – Day tour
The Lavender Tour in 8 hours
- WITH
- Laurent | about the guide
The village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is perched on cliffs at the gates of the Grand Canyon of France, the Gorges du Verdon, overlooking the huge lake of Sainte-Croix and is ranked one of the most beautiful villages in France. It sits at the crossroads of the Lavender Route and the Gorges, and is known worldwide for its fine earthenware and unique decorations. This gem of a village boasts an exceptional harmonizing environment of rocky terrain, lavender fields, lakes and rivers.
We’ll stroll around Moustiers-Sainte-Marie up above the Sainte-Croix Lake at the entrance to the Grand Canyon of Verdon in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is ranked one of the most beautiful villages in France and sits at the spectacular crossroads of the Gorges du Verdon and the Lavender Route which crosses the Valensol Plateau, famous for its lavender fields stretching as far as the eye can see. Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is also renowned for its earthenware and unique decorations and is celebrated for its exceptional blend of rocky terrain, rivers and lavender-scented air overlooking the gigantic Sainte Croix Lake.
We’ll visit the Gorges du Verdon, a unique natural site in Europe and a must-see stop for tourists in Provence. We invite you to get a close-up look at this magnificent site and the world-renowned lavender fields. This enormous canyon sits between the departments of the Var and the Alpes de Haute Provence.
The Gorges du Verdon is the result of the erosion of the Verdon River, an erosion which designed the bright, towering, limestone cliffs which attract many visitors from around the world.
Here in the Gorges du Verdon, you’ll discover a grandiose site! In this protected region, rich in fauna and flora, the panoramic views are breathtaking. Aged old villages carved out in niches of cliffs hold the Provencal charm of times gone by.
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Marseille and Provence
France -
8 hrs
DURATION -
8
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Lavender fields tour
- transport :
- Minivan
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Light
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- yes
- Kid friendly :
- Children are welcome to join us
- LANGUAGES:
- Français/French (native), Anglais/English (Bilingual)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 8
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
Guided tour in English, driver, a minivan with WiFi, parking, gas, tolls, insurance, taxes, water and our undivided attention.
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch
ITINERARY
09:00 - 1 hour 30 Drive from your hotel or cruise ship port to the lavender fields 10:30 - 1 hour Visit the lavender fields 11:30 - 2 hours Visit the town of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and have lunch in a restaurant 13:30 - 1 hour Drive along the Gorge of Verdon 14:30 - 1 hour Visit a lavender distillery and museum 15:30 - 1 hour 30 Drive back to your hotel or cruise ship port
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- We will pick you up at a mutually agreed upon location
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- We drop you off at a mutually agreed upon location
about
your guide
Laurent
Marseille
- languages :
- Français/French, Anglais/English
A native of Lille, I spent over 20 years in Paris before deciding to settle in Marseille, attracted by the climate and the charm of the Mediterranean. During my years in the capital, I was an actor but also an oenologist and restaurant owner, developing my passion and my skills in several renowned institutions. Since my arrival on the French Riviera, I specialized in tourism by offering tours combining wine, gastronomy and history, especially from Marseille, Aix en Provence and Cassis. I love to share my knowledge with people, being outside and exploring sites full of culture and history. I also sometimes offer mini wine courses and cooking courses in order to teach curious visitors how to combine wine and food. During my private tours, discover the culinary delights of the South of France between tapas, pastries and olive oil, as well as the most scenic places from Cassis to Arles via Les Baux de Provence.
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