Lavender Small-Group Tour In Valensole from Marseille
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Marseille, France
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the beauty of Provence’s lavender fields on this small-group excursion from Marseille—and discover spots you might miss if exploring solo. Drive to the scenic Valensole Plateau, then stop in Valensole village to shop for bouquets and essential oils to take home with you. Enjoy free time in Moustiers Sainte Marie, famous for its ceramics workshops, and take a break for lunch (own expense). A great way to explore the region without having to plan a thing yourself.
- Stop for photos in the magnificent lavender fields of Valensole Plateau
- Enjoy the heady scents of lavender and thyme while exploring Valensole village
- Shop for lavender flowers and essential oils in Valensole’s quaint boutiques
- Small-group tour with a maximum of eight ensures a more personalized experience
What's Included
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Photo stops in lavender fields
- Lunch, food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Marseille Vieux Port38-40 Quai de Rive Neuve, 13007 Marseille, France
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:00 am
Itinerary
In the morning, meet your guide at Marseille’s Old Port and board a comfortable minivan for your full-day tour.
Drive to the famous Valensole Plateau ! Pass by picturesque roads lined with golden wheat and blue lavender fields. Many photo stops and free time to discover this traditional Provencal village. Your driver will give you useful information about how to recognize the fine lavender, the uses of the lavender essential oil and the lavender crop in Provence. Stop by a local producer.
Drink in the signature beauty of the Valensole Plateau as you course through the painted hills. In Valensole – a Latin-based word meaning ‘valley of the sun’ – the Mediterranean climate combines with fertile earth to create a perfect environment for growing lavender and almond trees. Breathe in the perfumed breeze as you snap photos and wander through the streets of Valensole village, a lovely hillside town where you can purchase bursting bouquets of lavender or some essential oils.
You will have some free time in Moustiers Sainte Marie, famous for its ceramics workshops, for your lunch. Then, enjoy your afternoon in the Verdon Canyon area to see more lavender fields.
Your Provençal tour ends with a relaxing ride back to your departure point in Marseille.
Drive to the famous Valensole Plateau ! Pass by picturesque roads lined with golden wheat and blue lavender fields. Many photo stops and free time to discover this traditional Provencal village. Your driver will give you useful information about how to recognize the fine lavender, the uses of the lavender essential oil and the lavender crop in Provence. Stop by a local producer.
Drink in the signature beauty of the Valensole Plateau as you course through the painted hills. In Valensole – a Latin-based word meaning ‘valley of the sun’ – the Mediterranean climate combines with fertile earth to create a perfect environment for growing lavender and almond trees. Breathe in the perfumed breeze as you snap photos and wander through the streets of Valensole village, a lovely hillside town where you can purchase bursting bouquets of lavender or some essential oils.
You will have some free time in Moustiers Sainte Marie, famous for its ceramics workshops, for your lunch. Then, enjoy your afternoon in the Verdon Canyon area to see more lavender fields.
Your Provençal tour ends with a relaxing ride back to your departure point in Marseille.
1
Plateau de Valensole
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Valensole
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Moustiers Sainte-Marie
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
4
Lac De Sainte Croix
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Child rate applies only when traveling with 2 paying adults
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- Children under 4 years old are not allowed on tours
- A La Française reserves the right to modify the program according to the lavender's blooming stage
- 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.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 54 reviews
JamesPalmer, Jul 2025
Beautiful experience - our driver and guide (Benoit/"Ben") was fantastic! He was super helpful explaining in English as we went along and brought a positive attitude throughout the entire experience. We loved seeing local lavender producers and learning about the process, as well as seeing some of Provence's most beautiful villages!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Bonjour,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had a beautiful experience with Benoit, he’ll be very happy to know his enthusiasm and explanations made your day even more enjoyable.
Exploring the local lavender producers and the charming villages of Provence is always a special experience, and we’re glad you had the chance to fully enjoy it.
We hope to welcome you back again soon for more discoveries in the South of France!
Best Regards,
A la Française
pawankumar_k, Jul 2025
Must do very nice tour we start at 8 in morning beautiful scene on way nice ice-cream lavender so nice lunch we tske beesk 2 hour enjoy smell of flowers and olive thx to guide
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Bonjour,
Thank you so much for your lovely message! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautiful scenery, the lavender, and even found time for some ice cream and a relaxing lunch. It sounds like a truly pleasant day, and we’re happy our guide helped make it special.
We hope to see you again soon for another great experience!
Best Regards,
A la Française
Masha_M, Jul 2025
Great experience! Really enjoyed beautiful landscapes of Provence and lavender fields. Our guide Benoit was excellent!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Bonjour,
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the stunning landscapes of Provence and the lavender fields. Benoit will be happy to hear your kind words about his guidance.
We hope to see you again soon for more unforgettable moments!
Best Regards,
A la Française
Kimberly_A, Jul 2025
What an extraordinary day! Our guide Mira was absolutely wonderful and sweet. She really knew the best places to go to. A nonstop day, I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Bonjour,
Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience! We're thrilled to hear that Mira made your day extraordinary with her knowledge and kindness. Your recommendation means a lot to us.
We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing tour!
Best Regards,
A la Française
Belynda_C, Jun 2025
Paolo was absolutely the best guide and driver! Clear communications for English and local French speakers. He had a relationship with the lavender farmers and knew ‘surprise’ off the regular tourist fields. Timing was perfect. Great driver! Bring water!!!! And sun screen and clothes. Scorching sun now in the fields.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Bonjour,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Paolo — he's indeed a fantastic guide, and we're lucky to have him on our team. We're glad you enjoyed the off-the-beaten-path lavender fields and that the timing worked perfectly for you.
Thanks also for the helpful tips for future travelers — very true, the sun can be intense this time of year!
We hope to see you again soon for another adventure.
Best Regards,
A la Française
Nancy_C, Jun 2025
The guide was very accommodating, however; our goal was to see the lavender fields and we only found one field in bloom. We traveled by train from Avignon, then took a taxi to the hotel, 3+ miles away. Little did we know that we'd spend over 3.5 hours (r/t) driving in a full van. Marseille traffic is horrible - not worth the time nor money with a guide/driver who was a employee hired during the tourist season and it was his first day on the job. Not his fault - I blame the tour company.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Bonjour,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry the experience didn’t fully meet your expectations.
Your tour took place on the very first day of our lavender season, which is why your guide, though well-prepared, was leading his first group. We appreciate your understanding as we launch the season.
As for the lavender fields, their blooming is entirely dependent on weather conditions, and only a few had begun flowering at the time of your visit. We understand this can be disappointing and always do our best to time tours as well as possible.
Just for future reference, we also offer lavender tours departing directly from Avignon, which could have spared you the extra travel to Marseille.
Finally, when we noticed you had made two bookings for the same tour, our team reached out immediately, because our priority is always to support our guests and ensure a smooth experience.
We truly hope to welcome you again under better circumstances.
Best Regards,
A la Française
Roger_B, Jun 2025
A very long day! But, if your objective is to see the lavender fields then it's well worth it! Absolutely stunning!!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Bonjour,
Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, it's definitely a long day but we’re so happy to hear that you found it worthwhile and that the lavender fields left you amazed. Their beauty truly makes the journey unforgettable.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another adventure in Provence!
Best Regards,
A la Française
Janet_J, Sep 2024
The dreamiest day in France! Our guides had 2 vans and drove us from Marseille to Valensole and the areas nearby. The lavender was in full bloom in mid-July, and the fields were simply amazing! The fields delighted all of the senses—the intoxicating smell, the buzz of the bees, the intense purples, and the tickle of the stems touching our legs. The beauty of it all filled our hearts with joy. Our guides took us to several fields and drove us by many more. We visited a farm that grew lavender, grapes, flowers, olives and kept honey bees. We were able to taste all of their delights and buy some of our own. As we headed into the mountains, we witnessed even more beauty. We had lunch in a high mountain village, before heading to a gorgeous lake. Our guides were very friendly and informative, and were very careful as they drove through the mountain roads. We finished our tour on time and we were so thankful for such a dreamy day!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Bonjour,
Thank you for this nice comment and every details!
We are happy that you enjoyed the landscapes of Provence and the lavender fields as well as the tour with our guides.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another memorable experience!
Best regards
Team A la Française!
Charles_S, Jul 2024
Ines was a very pleasant, friendly, and safe driver who took us to two beautiful fully blooming lavender fields, which was the highlight of our trip. We also enjoyed visiting too small picturesque villages and a nice lake. It was a hot and sunny day, but this was a very interesting and fun trip because of the awesome tour guide and great scenery.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Bonjour,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another memorable experience. Team A la Française!
Anana_P, Jul 2024
The guide was the best. It really made a big difference to have a guide who allowed you to have your own unique experience while sharing all the great history. She should train other guides. Five stars for the fields and the guide. Merci Beaucoup!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Bonjour,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another memorable experience.
Team A la Française!
kristine_w, Jul 2024
A long tour but so worth it to see the lavender! We ended up going to 4 fields and also got to go to a food producer to sample some lavender products, a beautiful town for lunch and shopping and then the lake at Saint Croix. The tour doesn’t mention the swimming option so you should bring your suits if you want to get in or rent a paddle boat. Hugo did an awesome job on time and all of the long driving!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Bonjour,
We are happy that you enjoyed your trip in Provence with our guide Hugo,
I refer you to the link of the tour you booked and where it is clearly stated that you must bring a swimsuit, I am sorry that you were not able to enjoy swimming in the lake.
https://www.viator.com/tours/Marseille/Provence-Lavender-Fields-and-Aix-en-Provence-Tour-from-Marseille/d485-3547LAVENDERTOUR
Thank you for choosing A la Française for your visit and we hope to see you again soon...
Team A la Française!
Brian_V, Jul 2024
Ines was a wonderful guide and knew which lavender and sunflower fields to go to for vibrant colors and away from the crowds. We stopped at a small lavender and olive farm for a tasting and time to buy a few items which was interesting and fun. Lunch in a medieval town then a drink overlooking the lake was a nice finish to the day. Definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Bonjour,
Thank you for this nice comment!
We are happy that you enjoyed the landscapes of Provence as well as the tour with our guide Ines.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another memorable experience!
Team A la Française!
Priya_R, Jul 2024
Pick up was ok, but the guide had no identification and had no microphone to explain the tour. The explanation of the tour was not clear.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Bonjour,
We thank you for your constructive opinion,
In improving our customer service, we will advise our guide.
Regards.
Team A la Francaise
Adriana_V, Jul 2024
I did this tour last year and loved it so much I did it again to include my husband. The lavender shop is lovely and the village by the waterfall is charming!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Bonjour,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another memorable experience. Team A la Française!
Mimi_T, Jun 2024
The lavender fields were amazing to see, too bad the weather was cloudy.
The guide was great but would be even better if we could stayed a bit longer at each lavender fields.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Bonjour,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for another memorable experience. Team A la Française!
lynpollard8, Jul 2023
I enjoyed seeing the lavender fields but we were not told in advance that we would be visiting a small village in the mountains or going to a lake. Therefore none is us brought our swimming costumes but the guide went swimming herself for an hour! I also have mobility problems so I could not access the village and had to grab the first chair I saw and stay there for the two hours which was boring. I think each tour should have mobility ratings
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear ,
We are concerned about customer satisfaction, so we send your comments to our guide in order to improve our services.
I'm checking your booking and you don't mention you have mobility .
Team A la Française !
Dan_W, Jul 2023
THIS TRIP NEVER HAPPENED! We called a taxi to take us to the meeting point at 8am and it never arrived! At 845 am we called an Uber…same, never arrived! We tried to call Viator to tell them we were experiencing these issues and all the recording said was “We’re sorry.” The tour operator called us at 915 am asking where we were and I told her what was happening. She said “the driver is leaving now.” I asked if the driver could pick us up on the way out and she did NOT answer the question! She only repeated herself saying “The driver is leaving now!” I told her I wanted a refund and I got a message from Viator saying “There is no refund!” So I have to pay for other people’s incompetence????! Viator seems to think so! For our next Europe vacation we WILL NOT be choosing Viator and we will be sure to let our travel magazine in our state know this is how Viator does business!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Hello ,
This comment does not belong on this site. Please take it out on the right people the Uber.
The guide waited for you 15 minutes and he couldn't pick you up because there were other customers at the pick-up and they were too far to pick them up in Marseille. They wasted the guide's time and disrupted the program.
Our guide was on time at the right place with the other customers and we are not responsible that the Uber did not come and we do not have to assume that or blame all the other customers for being late.
No reason to refund since they are the ones who are not presented at the pick-up at the right time.
Nydia_F, Jul 2023
This was the most wonderful and beautiful place we have ever visited! The tour guide Coline was amazing and very acomodating for our cruise schedule. I would recommend this tour for anyone, you will not be dissappointed!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Hello,
We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback . Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience.
Team A la Française !
KwokHong_C, Jul 2023
What an amazing trip, weather was perfect, lavendin in full bloom. We had a visit to the lavender field follow up by a tasting of products. Then lunch in a super charming village and ended our tour with a swim in the lake. Just perfect. Our guide Ysaline is super nice, especially when she played Mylene Farmer in the car on the way back to Marseille ;)
10 out of 10
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Hello,
We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback . Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience.
Team A la Française !
Bill_R, Jul 2023
Seeing the field after field of lavender for miles was an experience you shouldn't miss. This tour gave us it in spades. Our guide, Morgane, was great- giving background information, taking us to the best (often the least crowded) fields, and trying to insure we had a good time. The stop at a producer was informative and gave us the ability to buy lavender products no usually available in the cities. The stop at Moustiers-Sainte-Marie was an excellent ending to the day. The little village perched up in the 'mountains' was a joy to explore. The only thing wrong was that we didn't have enough time to explore it. I would delete the stop at the lake at Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon to give more time as there wasn't much there to see.
The only caution I would give is to check when the lavender fields are in bloom as it's only a short time in June-July.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Hello,
We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback . Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience.
Team A la Française !
Evan_H, Jul 2023
A great experience.
We went on our tour in early July, so were very lucky to catch the lavender fields just before harvest - incredible!
The town of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie is ripped out of a storybook…a highlight for us! Catch lunch at cascade for an ethereal ambiance.
The lake is gorgeous, but we weren’t prepared to swim.
⚠️ Recommend bringing a towel, bathing suit and dry change of clothes for the ride back to Marseille.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Hello,
We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback . Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience.
Team A la Française !
rachel_m, Jul 2023
Had a lovely day...out guide Coline was excellent...
We went to a place where we could of had a swim but none of us had our swimsuits so I think ppl should be advised to bring along a towel and swimsuit....the scenery was mind-blowing, I would recommend this tour....
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Hello,
We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback . Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience.
Team A la Française !
Adriana_V, Jun 2023
The ride itself took us through amazing landscapes dotted with villages, pastures, mountains and, of course, lavender fields! We stopped at two fields for pictures and at a shop that allowed taste testing of olive oils and jam. I had a lavender syrup drink that was so good I had another. Every stop was magical! Thanks to Morgane for her friendliness and invaluable knowledge.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Hello,
We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback . Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience.
Team A la Française !
Jeanette_H, Jun 2023
Wonderful knowledge and helpful. Learned a lot. The lavender field tour was one of the best. Helped with my French I would recommend this to others.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hello,
We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback and for recommending our guide. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience.
Team A la Française !
Bronwyn_M, Jun 2023
Finally managed to be in Valensole at the right time to see lavender 😊Sebastian our guide made sure we got several opportunities .He was very knowledgeable, helpful and obviously wanted us to have a great day . Also a good driver😃 Great day and being a small group made it easy to keep to time constraints to see everything promised
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hello,
We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback and for recommending our guide. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience.
Team A la Française !
Dawn_H, Jun 2023
What an amazing experience! Our guide was so informative, friendly, and ready to accommodate options for the group! The vehicle was brand new and very comfortable. Elias, our guide, provided so much historical information on the way to the lavender fields. We had an amazing educational stop about the different types of lavender And were able to taste different items that were made farmed there… olive oil, almonds, lavender jam. We were lucky to have the fields of poppies blooming at the same time. We also were given the opportunity to see flowering fields of sage, used in perfume making (not the kind you cook with). Ended the afternoon in the most amazing town called Moustiers-Saint-Marie for lunch, shopping and sightseeing. Perfect trip!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback and for recommending our guide. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience.
Team A la Française !
Breanna_M, Jun 2023
Fantastic day trip from Marseille. Van was spacious and comfortable, our driver and guide Elias was super friendly and incredible. Lavender fields, Moustiers-Saint-Marie, and Lac Saint Croix were gorgeous, although I did think we were going to see the Gorges de Verdon which we did not :(
Response from Host, Jun 2023
We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback and for recommending our guide. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience.
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KennethMac, Jun 2023
Is my first time to Provence, and didn't realize the lavender is suppose to fully bloom end of July. But we had a lot because our tour guide Coleen is so friendly, ask us what we like to do, went out her way, so really hard to find this type of tour guide anymore. Also another tour guide Elliott he was helpful explaining many stuff around the trip. I would come back again to see the fully bloom lavender. The food was delicious 😋. Definitely 2 thumbs up 👍
Response from Host, Jun 2023
We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback and for recommending our guide. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience.
Team A la Française !
Belyn_N, Jul 2022
It was a lovely time! We visited two charming towns before heading to the lavender fields. It was the last day of the season and our guides tried their very best to find us quality fields to visit and they 100% delivered. It was so fun to take pictures in the fields. We then visited a family run farm to buy different lavender based products. The van had a lot of leg room and was very comfortable. Be prepared to dive a total of about 3 hours on this trip. They split the drive there up nicely with different spots so it really doesn’t feel like much!! Had a great time :)
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Dear Belyn,
We are glad you liked it.
Thanks for your feedback.
We hope to see you on others tours!
best regards,
A LA FRANCAISE TEAM
Kwan_C, Jul 2022
An unforgettable trip to the beautiful lavender & immortelle fields guided by Greg, he’s a very good tour guide with very clear illustrations all the way to & from Marseille. Thank you again Greg!
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Dear Kwan,
We are glad you liked it and appreciate our guide!
Thanks for your feedback.
We hope to see you on others tours!
best regards,
A LA FRANCAISE TEAM
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