The Lavender Tours

Tours available from June 17th to August 15th

Tour LTX1-Lavender Tour Morning

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

from June 17th to July 14th

 Departure: 9:00am / Return around 01:30PM

Price: $79.00 per person
Along scenic roads winding across the fields of flowers, arrival on the wide Plateau of Valensole
specialized in the cultivation of « lavandin ». Many stops by the fields in bloom. Stop at a farmer/
producer's place : lavender and lavandin essential oils, olive oil, lavender honey.... Learn everything
about the cultivation, distillation and properties of lavender and lavandin.
 

Tour LTX2-Lavender Tour Afternoon

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

from June 17th to July 14th

Departure: 02:00PM - Return around 07:00PM

Price: $90.00 per person
Explore the lavender road on the Plateau of Claparèdes with its numerous "bories" (typical drystoned houses) among the lavender fields in bloom. Many photo stops en route.
Continue to Saignon, perched village off the beaten track, offering a breathtaking view on the Luberon hill range and the Mont Ventoux mountain.
Photo stop in the fields located at the foot of the colourful village of Roussillon.
Photo stop to take the picture of the unforgettable view of the hilltop village of Gordes : an extraordinary vision of a village erected on the cliff. His fortress castle and church dominate the typical houses of the village which were built with stones from the rock on which they are fitting.
 

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Tour LTX3-Lavender Tour Full Day

Monday, Thursday & Saturday

from June 17th to August 15th

Departure: 09:00AM - Return around 06:30PM

Price: $139.00 per person

 From June 17th to July 13th 2013
Through the valley of the Durance river, arrival on the Plateau of Valensole specialised in the cultivation of « lavandin », where small roads are winding among the fields of flowers. Many stops by the fields in bloom. Stop at a farmer/ producer's place : lavender and lavandin essential oils, olive oil, lavender honey....Stop in the perched village of Moustiers-Ste-Marie, so famous for its earthen ware workshops (free time for visit and lunch on your own). In the afternoon, continue to the breathtaking opening of the Grand Canyon of the River Verdon. Scenic touring of Sainte Croix
Lake, view on the picturesque village of Bauduen and a last stop in Sainte Croix de Verdon before going back to Aix.

From July 15th to August 15th 2013
Through the Luberon Regional Natural Park along the picturesque and winding Combe of Lourmarin, arrival in Pays de Sault with its wide lavender and lavandin fields in bloom. Stop in Sault, “the capital of lavender” (free time and lunch on your own). In the afternoon, a discovery
itinerary through the most picturesque hill top villages of Monieux (stop), St Saturnin-les-Apt (panorama), Saignon (stop, exceptional panorama). Back to Aix through the Plateau of Claparèdes with its numerous "bories" (typical dry-stoned houses) among the lavender fields.

 

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Tour T1- Provence in a Day

Tuesday & Saturday

Departure: 09:00AM - Return around 07:30PM

Arrival in the exceptional village Les Baux de Provence. From the Middle Ages, the village has kept
the narrow streets, the imposing ruins of a castle and the memory of the proud lords and
troubadours. From the rocky spur, it's a breathtaking view on an exceptional scenery that amazes
all the visitors.
Pont du Gard, a fascinating Unesco World Heritage site, today the best preserved part of the
aqueduct of Nîmes (which is almost 50 km long). The Roman architects and hydraulic engineers
who designed this bridge, which stands almost 50 m high and is on three levels – the longest
measuring 275 m – created a technical as well as an artistic masterpiece.
Continue to Avignon, the city of the Popes in the 14th century : the medieval walls, the Pont
d’Avignon on the Rhone river and the Popes’ Palace, the biggest gothic palace in all Europe
(entrance fees not included).
The day will go on with Chateauneuf-du-Pape surrounded by the so famous vineyards. Wine tasting
included in one of the numerous wine cellars.
Free time for lunch on your own during the tour.

PRICE : $170.00 PER PERSON

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Tour T2- Luberon Market & Villages

Sunday

Departure: 09:00AM - Return around 06:00PM

Along countryside roads at the foot of Luberon, arrival in Isle-sur-Sorgue.
Free time to wander in the open-air provencal market and in the antiques shops along the canals of the « Venice of Comtat Venaissin ». Free time for lunch on your own in the exceptional hill top village of Gordes. Photo stop at Senanque abbey (lavender field in bloom only from mid-June to
mid-July). Continue to the colourful village of Roussillon and its ochre cliffs. On the way to Bonnieux, you will admire the Pont Julien, roman bridge. Free time in Bonnieux, a picture perfect
Provençal village, on top of which stands a 12th century church surrounded by century-old cedars.
Way back through the picturesque and winding Combe of Lourmarin. Photo stop in Lourmarin,
 

PRICE : $140.00 PER PERSON

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Tour T3- ST Remy, Les Baux de Provence & Arles

Wednesday

Departure: 09:00AM - Return around 06:00PM

Arrival in Saint Rémy de Provence : free time in the village and enjoy its open-air market, one of the most picturesque in Provence. Photo stop at the Antiques and St Paul de Mausole (Roman
monuments and Van Gogh's Hospital where the painter was interned from 1889 to 1890).
Arrival in the exceptional village Les Baux de Provence. From the Middle Ages, the village has kept the narrow streets, the imposing ruins of a castle and the memory of the proud lords and troubadours. From the rocky spur, it's a breathtaking view on an exceptional scenery that amazes
all the visitors.
Continue to Arles : walking tour on the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh to discover the places where he created his most famous paintings dated back from 1888. Arles is also worldwide famous for its
architectural heritage : the Roman amphitheatre and theatre, and the magnificent Romanesque Saint Trophime church. (entrance fee not included)
Free time for lunch on your own during the tour.
 

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PRICE : $140.00 PER PERSON

Tour T4- Provence Wine & Luberon Villages

Thursday

Departure: 09:00AM - Return around 07:30PM

Journey to the Sainte-Victoire Mountain which was source of inspiration for the famous painter
Cézanne from 1880 to 1883.
The Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire vineyards are located east from the city of Aix-enProvence,
at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire Mountain. Sample these tasty, full-bodied reds with
excellent structure, and these subtle and elegant rosés. Wine–tastings included in 2 wine
properties of the appellation. Lunch on your own in Aix en Provence.
Afternoon dedicated to the highlights of the Luberon. Photo stop in Lourmarin, one of the most
beautiful villages in France, famous for its Renaissance castle. Discover Bonnieux, pretty village
dominated by his High Church at 425 metres above sea level, which commands the Combe of
Lourmarin, unique road through the Luberon.
 

Price: $170.00 per person

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Tour T5- Wine Tour in Cezanne Countryside

Thursday

Departure: 09:00AM - Return around 01:00PM

Departure for a wine tour in the scenic landscape of Sainte-Victoire Mountain which was source
of inspiration for the famous painter Cézanne from 1880 to 1883.
The Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire vineyards are located east from the city of Aix-enProvence,
and like all the vineyards in Provence, are considered to be some of the most natural in
France due to the drying effects of the Mistral wind. The poor and shallow soils, formed by
limestone and argillaceous sandstone, produce high-quality vineyards.
Sample these tasty, full-bodied reds with excellent structure, and these subtle and elegant rosés.
Wine–tastings included in 2 wine properties of the appellation.

PRICE : $94.00 PER PERSON

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Tour T6- Hilltop Villages in Luberon

Thursday

Departure: 01:30PM - Return around 07:30PM

A discovery itinerary through the most beautiful and charming hill-top villages in Luberon, all
sentinels of time gone by. Photo stop in Lourmarin, one of the most beautiful villages in France,
famous for its Renaissance castle. Bonnieux, a picture perfect Provençal village, on top of which
stands a 12th century church surrounded by century-old cedars. Continue to Roussillon through
the Pont Julien, roman bridge. Discover Roussillon : perched on the top of cliff of old ochre
quarrys, the village is a painter's palette, a magical place where combinations of oxides give to the
ochre an infinite variety of colors, which can be found in the landscape and on the frontage of its
houses. Gordes offers an extraordinary vision of a village erected on the cliff. His fortress castle and
church dominate the typical houses of the village which were built with stones from the rock on
which they are fitting.


PRICE : $94.00 PER PERSON

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Friday

Departure: 09:00AM - Return around 02:00PM

Arrival in Saint Rémy de Provence : photo stop at the Antiques (Roman monuments) and
possibility to visit Van Gogh's bedroom reproduction in Saint Paul de Mausole mental Hospital
(entrance ticket not included)).
Arrival in the exceptional village Les Baux de Provence. From the Middle Ages, the village has kept
the narrow streets, the imposing ruins of a castle and the memory of the proud lords and
troubadours. From the rocky spur, it's a breathtaking view on an exceptional scenery that amazes
all the visitors.
Return to Aix along scenic roads, through the enchanting landscape of Les Alpilles.

PRICE : $85.00 PER PERSON

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Tour T8 - Cassis

Monday

Departure: 09:00AM - Return around 01:00PM

Friday

Departure: 02:30PM - Return around 06:30PM

Departure for an unforgettable visit of Cassis !Free time in the charming fishermen port.
Possibility to join a cruise to discover the calanques, limestone cliffs diving in the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean sea and creating natural coves (fat, rocky claws that resemble Norwegian fjords and poke out into the sea). Cruise ticket not included.
There are some places you can’t help but fall in love with at first sight and Cassis is part of them !
 

Price: $86.00 per person

 Tour T9 : Camargue

Monday

Departure: 01:30PM - Return around 07:30PM

Through Arles, on to the Regional Natural Park of Camargue where bulls and horses roam free in wide spaces. Arrival in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, the capital of Camargue, along the wild and picturesque Route de Cacharel. Visit of the fortified church with its famous legend and free time in
the village (possibility of swimming).
2 optional activities (not included) :
 Bird sanctuary of Pont de Gau for a discovery, on foot, in between marshes and reeds of the main birds of Camargue (pink flamingos and other birds).
 Horse riding

Return to Aix
 

Available every Saturday from June 13 to September 12

Departure : 02.00 pm / Return around 07:00pm

Price : $77.00 per person

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Monday

Departure: 01:30PM - Return around 07:30PM

We drive you to Arles in a comfortable minibus with an English speaking driver/guide. On arrival in
Arles, enjoy 4 hour free time with your ticket ‘Passeport Liberté’ to discover the city on your own.
The ticket ‘Passeport Liberté’ will be delivered by the driver/guide with a map of the town. This
ticket will give you access to 4 monuments and 1 museum of the town among the following sites :
Amphitheatre, Roman theatre, Constantin Roman Thermal bath, Cryptoporticus, Alyscamps,
Romanesque Cloister Saint-Trophime, Museum Réattu and Museum Arles antique.
Explore your favorite sites at your own path and discover the fascinating Roman and medieval
heritage of the town !
 

PRICE : $70.00 PER PERSON