From Aix: Half-Day Trip to Lavender Fields in Provence

Bouches-du-Rhône, Marseille

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Experience the sights and scents of the Valensole plateau lavender fields on this half-day tour from Aix-en-Provence. Discover local lavender products at a traditional lavender distillery.

Highlights

  • Spend some free time relaxing in fields of lavender
  • Stop for pictures of stunning views along the Provence Lavender road
  • Learn the secrets to producing products from lavender at a distillery
  • Have the chance to purchase essential oils, olive oil, and honey
  • Discover the difference between lavender and lavandin flowers

Description

Travel along the lavender road on the Valensole plateau on this half-day tour from Aix-en-Provence. Capture pictures in the lavender fields. Uncover the secrets to making lavender products at a local lavender distillery.

Meet your guide at a centrally-located spot in the city of Aix-en-Provence. Ride in a comfortable and air-conditioned minibus to the Valensole plateau. Stop for pictures at stunning locations along the lavender road. 

Have some free time to take pictures and enjoy the lavender fields which bloom between June and July. Visit a local lavender distillery to find out how lavendin essential oils, olive oil, and honey are made.

After your visit to the local producer, understand the difference between lavender and lavandin. Return to your starting point in Aix-en-Provence at the end of your tour.

Includes

Transportation from Aix-en-Provence
English-speaking driver/guide

Excludes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meals and drinks
Entrance fees to monuments, museums, attractions not mentioned in the program
Tips for the driver/guide

Important Information

  • The tour is operated in English Please note that the lavender can be pruned before the official end of season Please inform the activity provider about the age of your child and if you need a seat The tour requires a minimum of 2 adults to operate Children under 4 years old are not allowed on tour If the minimum number is not reached, the tour will be rescheduled or refunded This activity operates rain or shine

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The trip includes visiting lavender fields on the Valensole plateau, learning about lavender distillation, free time in the fields, and a stop to buy local products like essential oils and honey.

The lavender fields are located on the Valensole plateau, about an hour and a half drive from Marseille.

You should first travel to Aix-en-Provence, where the tour meeting point is located; from Marseille, Aix is approximately a 30-minute drive.

Yes, the tour provides free time specifically for relaxation and photography in the lavender fields.

You can buy essential oils, olive oil, honey, and other lavender-related products at the local distillery stop.

Yes, the guide explains the differences between lavender and lavandin flowers during the visit.

Lavender typically blooms from late June to early August; check the website for the current season's availability.

The trip lasts approximately four to five hours, making it a half-day excursion.

Yes, the distillery visit includes a demonstration and explanation of lavender product production techniques.

Yes, the tour is family-friendly and suitable for all ages interested in nature and local products.

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