Provence Day Trip: Scenic Views & Lavender

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Aix-en-Provence

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Explore the stunning Verdon Gorge and charming town of Moustiers Ste-Marie on a day trip from Aix-en-Provence. Discover artisan craftsmanship, lavender fields, and breathtaking views of the region.

Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Gorges du Verdon - drive through
Lac de Sainte-Croix - photo stop.
Bring swimsuit and towel to swim
Moustiers Sainte-Marie - free time in the village
Plateau de Valensole - Photo stop of the lavender fields
Valensole - Stop by a local producer

What's Included

Professional driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Additional Information

Embark on a day trip from Aix-en-Provence, traveling north from the French Riviera to the stunning Alpes de Haute-Provence. Explore the charming Provencal town of Moustiers Ste-Marie, renowned for its centuries-old artisan craftsmanship. Visit a local lavender producer and take in the spectacular views of the Verdon Gorge and Lake of Sainte-Croix….

Location

300 Av. Giuseppe Verdi

Avenue Giuseppe Verdi

Outside the main door/entrance of the Tourist Information Center of Aix en Provence

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.5

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Gayle_y

Sep 16, 2024

Great guide makes a difference in a tour - Our guide, Guillaume was an excellent choice for this tour. He was very personable and was able to answer our questions about the tour as well as history regarding Provence . He also enhanced the tour by giving his personal experiences of his life in Provence.i would highly recommend Guillaume if you need a tour of Provence

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Afagre

Sep 15, 2024

One Magical day - We had An amazing day with Greg He picked us up from our hotel in Aix en Provence for a full day trip He Was very kind, polite, and knowledgeable By the end of the day we felt, we knew him like a friend Initially, we went through the fields of lavendin and we learned the difference between that and lavender! Although It was September we managed to find a field that still had flowers Then we went through this windy roads of Provence with its magical landscape and through couple of villages Laying there relaxed in the beautiful sun and the light of Provence for centuries We passed through the Verdon lake and Gorge with its magical green colors We learned so much about culture, history and Wine It was a memorable day

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Giovanni_f

Aug 24, 2024

Wonderful experience - First class experience on this trip, would definitely recommend, and Ana Gabriella,our guide, was great!

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Mark

Aug 18, 2024

Greg was fantastic! Wonderful tour! - Greg, our tour guide, was absolutely fantastic. He was knowledgeable, detailed, a great listener. He made our tour a true pleasure - we learned a lot, enjoyed the relaxing aspects of the tour and also had the luxury to enjoy some physical activity as well. We appreciated that this tour gave us the opportunity to make what we wanted of it. Greg safely drove us to several locations (lavender/olive oil/almond farm, small villages, Verdon gorge and lake) and gave us plenty of information to feel comfortable and enjoy the place in ways we wanted to. I highly recommend this trip if you are in Aix for a short time, and want to get a great overview of what the surrounding area is like. The scenes were beautiful and the day was very fun. Thanks to Greg for making it all such a great experience!

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Anna_m

Aug 18, 2024

Greg was fantastic tour guide! - Greg, our tour guide, was absolutely fantastic. He was knowledgeable, detailed, a great listener, but not the type of your guide you are waiting for a moment of silence with. It was a genuine pleasure to tour Aix with him and I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a beautiful, fun and relaxing tour!

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Christina_j

Aug 8, 2024

Great - Greg is an absolutely fantastic tour guide~ he made us all feel right at home. A true Blessing to experience such beautiful terrain with an expert, who is very kind.

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Cheryl_b

Jul 24, 2024

Excellent tour and guide - Pascal was an excellent guide. I highly recommend you request him when making your reservation. He was a wealth of knowledge. He also saw how much we were enjoying the lake and let us stay longer without even mentioning it. This is an excellent tour. Don’t hesitate, you will enjoy it.

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Isabel_h

Jul 23, 2024

Gorgeous Views, Great Pace - This was such a fun and unique tour! I loved everything about it. I was in a group of five—all solo female travelers, so it was a nice size and we all had something in common. Our guide, Pascal, was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He carried a ton of visuals to pass around the van as he explained the region we were visiting. He also takes great photos!!! Every stop on this tour is more beautiful than the next, and it’s paced so well. I felt like I had enough time to enjoy each spot fully before moving to the next.

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O1600ohmonicam

Jul 7, 2024

Best guide PASCAL best tour! - The best guide I have ever met ! Great tour! Pascal is knowledgeable, a real gentleman, flexible, shows the best places for wonderful pictures. He Helps everyone and is always answering their questions Excellent driver!!!

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Cheryl_c

Sep 27, 2024

Scary drive but beautiful - Great places to visit BUT I do wish the tour driver had had both hands on the steering wheel especially while driving through the gorge! If anything had been around the corner we would have all gone off the cliff! No margin for error! steep dangerous raod and way too fast

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