Full Day Ocean of Lavender in Valensole from Avignon

Avignon, France

9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

From mid-June to the end of July (depending on the flowering), the fertile lavender fields of Provence cloak the countryside in a blanket of purple—drawing visitors from far and wide. This convenient combination minivan and walking tour from Avignon takes you to the beautiful town of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, showcasing the best of France’s lavender country. Stroll along rows of purple lavender, visit the l’Occitane museum and shop in Manosque, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Walk along rows of purple lavender and smell the fragrance on the air
Visit Valensole — famous for its fertile lavender fields — with a guide
Visit the l’Occitane museum and shop in Manosque
A small-group tour ensures a personalized experience with your guide

What's Included

Fuel surcharge
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup (Select in the list)
Parking Fees

Food and drinks
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Following a pickup at your Avignon hotel between 8am and 8:30am, transfer to the Avignon tourist office and take a seat in your vehicle. At 9am, travel out into the countryside with your guide to begin your tour. The lavender fields are in bloom from mid-June to early August each year, throwing a blanket of color across the rolling hillsides of Provence.

Stop in Aix-en-Provence — famous for its vibrant art scene — then visit Valensole with your guide. Here, stroll among the rows of purple flowers, and inhale the heady scent for which lavender is famous.

Visit the lovely village of Valensole, then continue on to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie — a town widely considered among the prettiest in France and popular for its pottery. Explore winding streets home to traditional potters, and admire fine views over the mighty cliffs towering over the town.

Visit the l’Occitane museum and shop in Manosque, then return in comfort to your departure point in Avignon to conclude your tour.

Valensole

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Moustiers Sainte-Marie

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Manosque

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Infant seats available
A minimum of 3 persons per tour is required
Not wheelchair accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.3

based on 7 reviews

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Loved the Lavender

David_H, Jul 2025

The fields of lavender are amazing. I could not believe the colour. Also enjoyed the village but more information about lavender processing would have been good.

Valensole is beautiful!

Michael_W, Jul 2025

There is a lot of travel time to Valensole, but the visit is worth the time and effort. The lavendar fields are amazing! Bridget is a good guide and very accommodating to stopping where the group wanted. The lunch stop at Moustiers Ste. Marie is absolutely charming!

Worth the trip

Desiree_M, Aug 2023

The small group tour had a lovely guide/driver that took use to several stunning lavender fields before finishing off the tour in the gorgeous Moustiers Sainte-Marie. There wasn’t a stop in Aix-en-Provence as mentioned in the description but I don’t know how there would have been time to visit. I really recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see amazing lavender fields.

Best tour and guide for the best price!

Emma_A, Jun 2022

Amazing tour! Our guide picked us up on time with a small group of others (total of 7 people), for a quick 1.5 hour drive to Lavensole. He patiently took us to multiple lavender fields picking the less crowded and most vibrant spots. We then we to a famous village on the edge of the French alps where he adjusted our schedule to give us more time to shop and tour around upon our request. Then we finished with a scenic view of the Verdon Gorge with awesome photos. Overall - great tour with flexible guide who wanted to give us the best experience. Highlight of our 3 week vacation!

Lavendel ohne Ende

Dunja_B, Jul 2022

Einer der schönsten Tage die ich auf einer Reise erlebt habe. Frederique Ist der beste Guide den es gibt. Er hat den Tag so einem ganz besonderen Erlebnis gemacht. Lavendelfelder bis zum Horizont. Grenzenlos!