Experience one of Provence’s most iconic seasonal spectacles on a half-day small-group lavender tour from Aix-en-Provence. Available only during the blooming period from mid-June to mid-July, this excursion takes you through scenic countryside in search of the region’s vibrant purple fields at their most photogenic moment.
Depending on flowering conditions and harvest schedules, your driver-guide selects the best locations on the day to maximize viewing opportunities. Learn about lavender cultivation, traditional uses, and the importance of this emblematic plant in Provençal culture while enjoying unforgettable landscapes filled with color and fragrance.
Designed as a relaxed seasonal experience, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Provence during lavender season.
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Why you’ll love this tour
Small-group tour from Aix-en-Provence (max 8 guests)
Learn about lavender cultivation and traditions
Scenic countryside drives and photo opportunities
Stops selected daily for best blooming conditions
Seasonal lavender fields experience (mid-June to mid-July)
Your day at a glance
Lavender Season in ProvenceLavender fields are one of Provence’s signature summer sights, drawing visitors from all over the world. Flowering generally runs from mid-June to late July, with peak color most often in early July, though exact dates change each year with weather, altitude, and harvest patterns.A Short, Ever‑Changing BloomBecause lavender is a cultivated crop, growers harvest quickly as ...
Lavender Season in Provence
Lavender fields are one of Provence’s signature summer sights, drawing visitors from all over the world. Flowering generally runs from mid-June to late July, with peak color most often in early July, though exact dates change each year with weather, altitude, and harvest patterns.
A Short, Ever‑Changing Bloom
Because lavender is a cultivated crop, growers harvest quickly as soon as the flowers are ready. This means the most vibrant fields can change from week to week, and the viewing window in any given area can be quite short.
Flexible Itinerary Following the Bloom
Instead of following a fixed route, this tour adapts each day to the best flowering spots. Your guide selects roads through the Luberon and surrounding Provençal countryside where lavender is currently in bloom, so you enjoy the most colorful fields available during your travel dates.
Postcard Landscapes of Provence
Along the way, you may see rolling purple fields set against stone villages, olive groves, and distant mountain ridges – the classic postcard views of summer in Provence, with regular stops for photos and short walks.
Seasonal Provençal Experience
Beyond photography, your guide also introduces the role of lavender in local life, from traditional agriculture to essential oils and perfume. With a maximum of eight participants, the small-group format keeps the pace relaxed, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and atmosphere.
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Aix-en-Provence Departure Point
Meet your driver at the Aix-en-Provence Tourism Office and depart toward the Valensole plateau for your lavender experience.
Meet your driver at the Aix-en-Provence Tourism Office and depart toward the Valensole plateau for your lavender experience.
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Stop around Valensole
Enjoy several photo stops among the lavender fields around Valensole, with time to walk, admire the scenery and capture pictures.
Enjoy several photo stops among the lavender fields around Valensole, with time to walk, admire the scenery and capture pictures.
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Drop off location
Relax on the journey back as the tour returns to the original departure point in Aix-en-Provence.
Relax on the journey back as the tour returns to the original departure point in Aix-en-Provence.
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Informations
Language spoken
English
Know before you book
Operates approximately mid-June to mid-July
Exact operating dates confirmed seasonally
Minimum 2 participants required
Prices per person in Euros (€)
Know before you go
Tour operates only during lavender blooming season
Blooming dates vary each year depending on weather
Exact locations visited depend on flowering conditions
Please be ready 15 minutes before departure time. Our guide will come and meet you in front of the Aix en Provence Toursim office.
Return
Tour returns to original departure point.
Group information
We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to large groups of hundreds of people. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
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Roberto
02, Jul 2025via Viator
Wonderful trip to the lavender fields! Stopped at two separate locations to take pictures and experience the fields. We also visited a market to learn about the nature and history of the fields; taste various lavender infused foods and grab some refreshments. And had time to stop at a sunflower field. Morgane was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable and fluent in both English and French. Excellent trip overall.
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Morgan P
20, Jun 2025via Google
Very informative guide and great tour of the valensole lavender fields!
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Marcus T
19, Jun 2025via Google
Great little trip to the Lavender fields from Aix. Our guide Camille was very knowledgeable and friendly and the places we visited were just what we were hoping for.
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Maryka F
22, Jul 2024via Viator
This tour was perfect! Our guide Julien was wonderful, he was so approachable. The two lavender fields we stopped at were stunning, and we especially loved the stop at a local producer, Domaine Les Grande Marges, everything was divine!
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Carolina
15, Jul 2024via Get Your Guide
Awesome! Camille was a fantastic guide! We enjoy the tour Thank you
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Mary
12, Jul 2024via Get Your Guide
Excellent Guide
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Luke
09, Jul 2024via Get Your Guide
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Jane I
08, Jul 2024via Get Your Guide
Alex, our guide, was very nice and gave us a lot of background information about the history of the region.
We can absolutely recommend this tour.
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Austria
08, Jul 2024via Get Your Guide
Alex unser Guide war sehr nett und hat uns viel Hintergründe zur Geschichte der Region vermittelt. Wir können diese Tour absolut empfehlen.
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Ponpimon
07, Jul 2024via Get Your Guide
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Stephanie
23, Jun 2024via Get Your Guide
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Kaelynn Lam
20, Jun 2024via Get Your Guide
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Linda
18, Jul 2023via Get Your Guide
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Greg Stronge
14, Jul 2023via Google
Great experience- enjoyable half day trip - very knowledgeable and personable guide
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Laura
13, Jul 2023via Get Your Guide
Era da molto che desideravo visitare i campi di lavanda in Provenza, e grazie a questo tour sono riuscita finalmente a farlo. Caroline, la nostra guida, era molto preparata e molto simpatica! Parlava molte lingue quindi è riuscita a includere un po' tutti nel gruppo con le sue spiegazioni. Abbiamo visto un paio di campi stupendi e il villaggio di Valensole, dove abbiamo anche provato il gelato alla lavanda. Il prezzo del tour un po' caro forse, ma comunque ne vale la pena. Grazie della bella esperienza!
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Lisa
13, Jul 2023via Get Your Guide
We loved it and Carolyn was a great guide knowledgeable and fun.
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Divyajyot Verma
12, Jul 2023via Get Your Guide
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Maria Jose Reinoso
10, Jul 2023via Get Your Guide
Amazing
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Maria Joana Pereira da Silva
06, Jul 2023via Get Your Guide
We loved the visit to the lavender fields, our guide Lucille was amazing, helpful and very knowledgeable about the area. we highly recommend!
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ML ¨Patte
06, Jul 2023via Viator
Lucille did a great job, and we all enjoyed the tour. Three photo opportunities and a village
visit.
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Claire Delaney
06, Jul 2023via Get Your Guide
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Sarah Thomas
21, Jun 2023via Get Your Guide
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Hanna
13, Jun 2023via Get Your Guide
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India
17, Jul 2022via Get Your Guide
Great guide and great trip
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Juliette
16, Jul 2022via Get Your Guide
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Dores
09, Jul 2022via Viator
Wonderful tour. Our guide Lucille was fantastic. The location was very very beautiful and all the people we met along the way were very nice. We even try Lavander ice cream! Strongly recomend this tour.
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09, Jul 2022via Get Your Guide
Wonderful tour. Our guide Lucille was fantastic. The location was very very beautiful and all the people we met along the way were very nice. We even try Lavander ice cream! Strongly recommend this tour.
Great trip with a great guide! We spent what felt like a good amount of time (15-20 minutes maybe) in two different fields with incredible views of fields and mountains. We also got to go to a local lavender merchandise shop and spent a little bit of time in a local town where we got lavender gelato and other desserts. We did a lot in a short amount of time and our guide did an amazing job throughout the entire trip. Totally recommend if you’re not into doing a full-day trip!
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Quick answers
Is this a photography tour?
Yes — multiple scenic stops are planned to maximize viewing and photo opportunities.
Will I definitely see lavender?
Tours operate only during the blooming season, but flowering intensity varies naturally each year.
Why aren’t exact locations guaranteed?
Lavender is harvested quickly once ready, so routes adapt daily to blooming conditions.
When is lavender in bloom?
Typically mid-June through mid-July, with peak bloom in early July depending on weather.