Discover the breathtaking lavender fields of Provence on a 9-hour sightseeing tour from Marseille. Marvel at the sea of purple flowers, and stroll around the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence, known as the city of art and water.

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Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, French

Highlights

Drive through the beautiful lavender fields of the Valensole plateau
Explore the artistic city of Aix-en-Provence
Visit the enchanting village of Valensole
Walk among the plane trees of the Cours Mirabeau
Go to a local market to purchase Provencal produce

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Spend the day among the purple-blue sea of the lavender fields of Provence, which bloom stunning shades of lilac and mauve from June through August. Start your day in the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence, fondly known as the “city of art and water.” Located approximately 19 miles (30 kilometers) from Marseille, Aix dates back to Roman times and has a wide promenade called the “Cours Mirabeau” that is lined with plane trees. Discover the cafés that were once frequented by Cezanne, Camus, and Zola. Go to one of the numerous markets that take place in the city center every day, and admire the shimmering palette of fragrances and colors. After some free time for lunch on your own, continue along the picturesque roads lined with golden wheat and blue lavender fields. Your driver will stop for plenty of photo opportunties en route to Valensole, with free time to explore this traditional Provencal village on arrival. They will also give useful information about the uses of lavender essential oil, and the lavender crop in Provence in general.

Includes

Transportation by air-conditioned minibus
Service of a driver guide

Lunch
Any other entrance fee or activity

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Tours depart from the Radisson Blu Hotel, Vieux Port Marseille

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Camera

Not allowed

Pets
Oversize luggage
Smoking
Luggage or large bags

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 51 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Safety
4.9/5

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Trip was in small bus (5 person inside considering some spaces between due to vivid requirements), it was relax full, quite asked us how much time we want to spend in different place. Driving way was very good and the guide person was really careful about us. I can fully recommend, it was nice trip.

July 5, 2021

Great spots

Our driver took us to some lovely spots to see the lavender fields and sunflowers. Loved our visit to Aix. I was surprised that the driver was not with us during our visit to Aix like a guide, but I actually preferred it this way. 3 hours in Aix felt right but we could stay there the whole day :) Felt overpriced though as we didn't have a guide to accompany us. The driver took us to places, gave us suggestions and presentations about the history and present of Aix and lavender culture, but that's it.

July 24, 2019

Worth the money

The tour covered all good spots for viewing the lavender fields. Our guide Virginie was very friendly, had good knowledge of the area and was accommodating to our needs ( we travelled with a ~2 year old!). We felt at ease during the trip even with a small baby, thanks to Virginie (and our co passengers). One suggestion in general we have is to modify this tour itinerary so that we spend even more time in the lavender field (though we did spend ~15 mins per field it appeared very short :) )

July 16, 2019

From Marseille: Full-Day Valensole Lavender Fields Tour

From Marseille: Full-Day Valensole Lavender Fields Tour

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