Experience the Sights and Scents of Provence’s Lavender Fields on this half day trip from Aix en Provence. Follow your guide and reach the Valensole Plateau where the Lavender fields are located. Carefully selected photo stops.
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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
Small Group Lavender Tour from Aix-en-ProvenceJoin our small group lavender tour and discover the magic of Provence’s lavender fields. Departing from Aix-en-Provence, this shared journey takes you into the heart of the iconic Valensole Plateau and surrounding Provence countryside, where rolling purple fields and golden landscapes create unforgettable views. Experience the Sights and Scents of ProvenceCelebrated ...
Small Group Lavender Tour from Aix-en-Provence
Join our small group lavender tour and discover the magic of Provence’s lavender fields. Departing from Aix-en-Provence, this shared journey takes you into the heart of the iconic Valensole Plateau and surrounding Provence countryside, where rolling purple fields and golden landscapes create unforgettable views.
Experience the Sights and Scents of Provence
Celebrated by visitors from around the world, our lavender tours offer a sensory experience through some of France’s most picturesque scenery. Stroll through vibrant rows of fragrant lavender at the peak of blooming season, enjoy carefully chosen photo stops, and take in the peaceful rural ambiance of Provence.
Learn from Local Lavender Experts
Travel with an English-speaking driver-guide who shares insights into lavender cultivation, harvesting, and distillation, as well as the plant’s many uses in perfume, cosmetics, and traditional Provençal life. Along the way, you’ll discover why lavender has become a symbol of Provence and how climate, soil, and altitude shape its unique character.
Visit Traditional Lavender Farms
Gain special access to traditional lavender farms and boutiques, where you may observe the distillation process when in season and sample lavender-inspired products such as honey, essential oils, soaps, and ice cream. This is the perfect opportunity to bring home authentic Provençal souvenirs directly from local producers.
Comfortable Small Group Travel
With small group sizes and comfortable, air-conditioned transport, this tour is designed for a relaxed and personal experience. It is ideal for photographers, nature enthusiasts, couples, and families seeking a serene escape from the city while discovering one of Provence’s most iconic landscapes.
Practical Information
Lavender blooming season in Provence typically runs from late June to late July, depending on weather conditions and altitude. Our itineraries are adapted to visit the most colorful areas available at the time of your tour. Please bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and water, as some photo stops take place in open fields with limited shade.
Book Your Lavender Experience in Provence
Immerse yourself in the colors and scents of Provence with Ophorus, your expert guide to French culture and natural beauty. Book your lavender tour from Aix-en-Provence today and experience the enchantment of Provence’s lavender fields on a memorable, intimate small group excursion.
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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
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/
Reviews
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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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25, Jul 2022via 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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04, Jul 2022via Get Your Guide
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.
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