From Marseille: Luberon Market & Villages Full-Day Tour
Luberon, Marseille
Discover the markets of Luberon, bursting with beautiful displays of fruits, vegetables, and local specialties. Learn about regional traditions and visit some of the area's most authentic villages.
Provence Market and Village Tour from Marseille
This full-day guided tour from Marseille explores Luberon Valley’s hilltop villages, ideal for travelers interested in Provençal markets and scenic countryside.
Tour Highlights
- Photograph Gordes village, with its market on Tuesdays
- Discover the colourful village of Roussillon and its Thursday market
- Explore Lourmarin, an authentic village with a Friday market
- On Saturdays, visit Apt’s traditional market and candied fruit shops
- On Sundays, experience the characterful village of Ansouis
- Visit Fontaine-de-Vaucluse or, from April 1, 2026, Ansouis instead
Description
Meet your local Provence expert in Marseille and travel by comfortable minibus through the Provençal countryside. Your first stop is Gordes, notable for its dry stone architecture and views over the Luberon massif. During market days, spend time exploring local stalls; otherwise, enjoy a photo stop. From mid-June to mid-July, the itinerary includes Sénanque Abbey surrounded by blooming lavender fields.
Next, visit Roussillon, famous for ochre cliffs and colourful houses. Continue to Lourmarin, known for its Renaissance château and lively market. The itinerary adjusts based on the weekday market schedule:
- Saturdays include a visit to Apt with its traditional market
- Sundays include Ansouis, skipping this village on Saturdays
The last visit is to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, with Ansouis replacing it from April 2026. The tour ends with a return drive to Marseille. There is free time for lunch at your own expense during the day.
The visit order varies depending on market days. From November to March 2025, the tour runs 8:00 am to 6:30 pm with a flexible program for winter conditions. From April to October 2026, the tour runs 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Some days include a quick Aix-en-Provence pickup and drop-off.
Includes
- Transportation during the activity
- Driver and tour guide
Excludes
- Food and drinks
Important Information
- Stops and their order depend on market days
- The operator is not responsible for delays caused by traffic, weather, accidents, or theft
- Additional entrance fees, food, drinks, and optional gratuities are not included
- Please inform the operator of children’s ages at booking
- Tours require a minimum of two passengers but solo bookings are accepted; if no other passengers join, alternatives or refunds are offered
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds available for cancellations up to 24 hours before the tour.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Booking in advance is recommended, especially for market days. Lunch is not included, so plan accordingly.
