Lavender Small-Group Tour In Valensole from Marseille
Description
Visit the vibrant Provence lavender fields on a full-day trip from Marseille! Traveling with an expert local guide, to the Valensole Plateau. The landscape here comes to life in June and July, when the fields fill with eye-catching swathes of fragrant lavender. Stop for photos and shop for essential oils and flowers in Valensole village or at a local producer. You will stop in Moustiers Sainte Marie for lunch. A la Francaise reserves the right to modify the program according to the lavender's blooming stage. Numbers are limited to eight on this small-group tour, ensuring you’ll see the best of the lavender fields with personalized attention from your guide.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Take pictures of the lavender fields in bloom. Stop by a local producer.
Short free time in the village
Stop for lunch.
In the afternoon, you will have the chance to take stunning photos and admire the beauty of the Verdon River. Option : swimsuit
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when traveling with 2 paying adults
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- Children under 4 years old are not allowed on tours
- A La Française reserves the right to modify the program according to the lavender's blooming stage
Reviews(54)
what to say about camping les lavenders in Valensole!!! an Easter weekend at the top a mobile home for 6 pax top nikel and smaller welcome gifts rare these days Aurelie and Vassili tjs present and attentive and tjs smiling!! and pro!!!! my friend and I in motorhome with a superb pitch overlooking the lavender not yet in bloom ... but a guaranteed sun with temperature 23 degrees the most at Easter Sunday breakfast Vassili offered us as well as other campsites caristes chocolates hummm a treat I recommend this establishment 100% I long to return for its calm and its welcome thank you both my family was enchanted Mr Michel M Aix en provence
Merci beaucoup Michel pour ce magnifique partage de votre tour avec nous. Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez passé un agréable moment et surtout que vous ayez vivement apprécié les paysages et les attentions de votre hôte. Nous vous attendons avec impatience sur d'autres tours afin de continuer de créer des moments inoubliables. Team à la Française !
Beautiful experience - our driver and guide (Benoit/"Ben") was fantastic! He was super helpful explaining in English as we went along and brought a positive attitude throughout the entire experience. We loved seeing local lavender producers and learning about the process, as well as seeing some of Provence's most beautiful villages!
Bonjour, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had a beautiful experience with Benoit, he’ll be very happy to know his enthusiasm and explanations made your day even more enjoyable. Exploring the local lavender producers and the charming villages of Provence is always a special experience, and we’re glad you had the chance to fully enjoy it. We hope to welcome you back again soon for more discoveries in the South of France! Best Regards, A la Française
Must do very nice tour we start at 8 in morning beautiful scene on way nice ice-cream lavender so nice lunch we tske beesk 2 hour enjoy smell of flowers and olive thx to guide
Bonjour, Thank you so much for your lovely message! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful scenery, the lavender, and even found time for some ice cream and a relaxing lunch. It sounds like a truly pleasant day, and we’re happy our guide helped make it special. We hope to see you again soon for another great experience! Best Regards, A la Française
Great experience! Really enjoyed beautiful landscapes of Provence and lavender fields. Our guide Benoit was excellent!
Bonjour, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the stunning landscapes of Provence and the lavender fields. Benoit will be happy to hear your kind words about his guidance. We hope to see you again soon for more unforgettable moments! Best Regards, A la Française
What an extraordinary day! Our guide Mira was absolutely wonderful and sweet. She really knew the best places to go to. A nonstop day, I highly recommend this tour.
Bonjour, Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience! We're thrilled to hear that Mira made your day extraordinary with her knowledge and kindness. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing tour! Best Regards, A la Française
Paolo was absolutely the best guide and driver! Clear communications for English and local French speakers. He had a relationship with the lavender farmers and knew ‘surprise’ off the regular tourist fields. Timing was perfect. Great driver! Bring water!!!! And sun screen and clothes. Scorching sun now in the fields.
Bonjour, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Paolo — he's indeed a fantastic guide, and we're lucky to have him on our team. We're glad you enjoyed the off-the-beaten-path lavender fields and that the timing worked perfectly for you. Thanks also for the helpful tips for future travelers — very true, the sun can be intense this time of year! We hope to see you again soon for another adventure. Best Regards, A la Française
This is a beautiful southern France country side and lavender and experience. I never saw so many dark purple colored lavender fields. During the visit to the farm, we also learned and experienced the difference between lavender and lavendin. Their colors and functions difference.
Bonjour, Thank you very much for your kind words! We're so happy you had the chance to discover the stunning lavender fields, their deep purple color is truly something special, and it's wonderful to hear that it left such an impression. The visit to the farm is always a highlight, especially with the opportunity to learn about the difference between lavender and lavandin, it's such a unique part of the region's heritage. We’d be delighted to welcome you back for more Provençal experiences in the future! Best Regards, À la Française
The guide was very accommodating, however; our goal was to see the lavender fields and we only found one field in bloom. We traveled by train from Avignon, then took a taxi to the hotel, 3+ miles away. Little did we know that we'd spend over 3.5 hours (r/t) driving in a full van. Marseille traffic is horrible - not worth the time nor money with a guide/driver who was a employee hired during the tourist season and it was his first day on the job. Not his fault - I blame the tour company.
Bonjour, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry the experience didn’t fully meet your expectations. Your tour took place on the very first day of our lavender season, which is why your guide, though well-prepared, was leading his first group. We appreciate your understanding as we launch the season. As for the lavender fields, their blooming is entirely dependent on weather conditions, and only a few had begun flowering at the time of your visit. We understand this can be disappointing and always do our best to time tours as well as possible. Just for future reference, we also offer lavender tours departing directly from Avignon, which could have spared you the extra travel to Marseille. Finally, when we noticed you had made two bookings for the same tour, our team reached out immediately, because our priority is always to support our guests and ensure a smooth experience. We truly hope to welcome you again under better circumstances. Best Regards, A la Française
A very long day! But, if your objective is to see the lavender fields then it's well worth it! Absolutely stunning!!
Bonjour, Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, it's definitely a long day but we’re so happy to hear that you found it worthwhile and that the lavender fields left you amazed. Their beauty truly makes the journey unforgettable. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another adventure in Provence! Best Regards, A la Française
The dreamiest day in France! Our guides had 2 vans and drove us from Marseille to Valensole and the areas nearby. The lavender was in full bloom in mid-July, and the fields were simply amazing! The fields delighted all of the senses—the intoxicating smell, the buzz of the bees, the intense purples, and the tickle of the stems touching our legs. The beauty of it all filled our hearts with joy. Our guides took us to several fields and drove us by many more. We visited a farm that grew lavender, grapes, flowers, olives and kept honey bees. We were able to taste all of their delights and buy some of our own. As we headed into the mountains, we witnessed even more beauty. We had lunch in a high mountain village, before heading to a gorgeous lake. Our guides were very friendly and informative, and were very careful as they drove through the mountain roads. We finished our tour on time and we were so thankful for such a dreamy day!
Bonjour, Thank you for this nice comment and every details! We are happy that you enjoyed the landscapes of Provence and the lavender fields as well as the tour with our guides. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another memorable experience! Best regards Team A la Française!
