From Avignon: Lavender fields and villages in Provence

Highlights

• Walk in the stony narrow streets of Gordes, the area's most iconic village
• Enjoy the landscape at the Abbey of Sénanque with the big lavender fields
• Be amazed by the ochre color of Roussillon, the other iconic village of Provence
• Take a lot of pictures in lavender fields with mountains in the backdrop
• Tuck into a picnic made with fresh products from local farmers

Description

Hello, dear visitor. My name is Arnaud, and I will be your native guide in magnificent Provence. Among the 5 tours I offer, I take you today to the lavender fields of Provence and to 2 typical villages that are Gordes and Roussillon.

After pickup in front of Hôtel Bristol in Avignon, I will first take you to a lavender field near the village of Velleron. This is a big field with the famous Mont Ventoux as a backdrop.

You will then visit the village of Roussillon, an iconic village in the area, with its facades entirely composed of ochre, giving it its unique color. The viewpoint is also very interesting for a nice view on the ochre hills, the mountain ranges around and the village of Gordes.

Then we will have a picnic consisting of fresh produce from local farms, such as eggs, black olive tapenade, sweet pepper tapenade, fresh goat cheese, seasonal fruit, and fruit juice. It will take place near the quiet, small village of Murs, in the shade, with a nice view of the valley.

We will then enjoy the magnificent lavender fields of the Abbey of Sénanque, an 11th century building with magnificent lavender fields managed by the monks of the estate. A few of their lavender fields are open, then you will be able to walk in them and take some very beautiful pictures of lavender with the abbey in the background. You will also be able to enjoy your time in the abbey's library and shop to smell wonderful fragrances.

After this, you will spend free time in the iconic village of Gordes, built of dry stones on a rocky promontory. There, you will be able to walk along narrow stone streets, enjoy the panoramic view of the valley, and spend some time in a nearby café. Then, I will pick you up and drive you to the iconic viewpoint on the village and the valley.

To finish, we will then enjoy another magnificent lavender field in the area, near the village of Oppède or on the Plateau des Claparèdes, depending on the blooming season and the harvest period.

The tour will end at the same place as it started.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off in Avignon or around (contact me if you don’t stay in Avignon)

Stop in 3 very beautiful lavender fields, including Senanque Abbey and Claparèdes Plateau

Free time in the village of Gordes and visit of the ochre village of Roussillon

Picnic with fresh products from local farmers

Excludes

Tips

Important Information

• The tour can be canceled because of the weather conditions

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund