Where to See Lavender in Provence: the 15 Best Tours

1.Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,707 reviews · 9 hours · from $129Our pick

Review of Nice’s Verdon Gorge and lavender tour, with village stops, turquoise Lake Sainte-Croix, mountain views, price advice, and practical tips.

“Our tour guide was Denys, he was great! He was punctual with picking us up at our Airbnb in the morning. He explained what to expect for the day very clearly, along with his own personal recommendations for how long we should spend at certain stops. Because we went in October, we didnt see the lavender fields, but that was expected. Overall it was a great tour! We stopped in two beautiful villages as well as some viewpoints along the drive with breathtaking views. Finally, we made it to the lake which we were able to rent a paddle boat and get out onto the water. It was our favorite…”

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2.Lavender Fields Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 421 reviews · 1h 30m · from $11

Visit Terre Ugo near Aix-en-Provence for lavender fields, family stories, relaxing shaded areas, local products, and seasonal food.

“The grounds are nice, but it's an overpriced activity. They require that you pay just to walk into the space where the lavender grows. If you plan to go, I recommend bringing your own picnic and enjoying the view with your own refreshments. They also have some subpar overpriced refreshments there. All of the lavender products for sale in the store were overpriced and falling apart.”

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3.Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 342 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $144

Explore Verdon Gorge, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Castellane, lavender fields, and Sainte-Croix Lake on a long day trip from Nice.

“This was not a good day from the start. Our driver was good at communicating that he would be late, due to waiting for a no-show customer, which put us almost an hour behind schedule. After which, the driver seemed to be trying to make up time driving very fast through curvy roads, which resulted in 3 of the 6 passengers feeling motion sickness. Also, it is poorly named: the Gorge is a quick 10 minute stop, and the lavender doesn’t typically bloom till mid to late June. We did see sites quickly, but the driver was a driver only: not a guide. We had about 2 1/2 hours on…”

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4.Valensole Lavender Full-Day tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 259 reviews · 9 hours · from $187

See Valensole’s lavender fields, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and the Verdon River on a small-group day trip from Marseille.

“We loved this trip and had a great time with our guide, Coline, she was so friendly and informative about the lavender and the valensole region”

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5.Provence Lavender Fields Tour from Aix-en-Provence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 4 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Explore Provence’s lavender fields from Aix with a small-group guide, village stops, photo time, tastings, and flexible half or full-day options.

“Unbelievable experience !!! Great places to visit . Our guide Rodrigue was very knowledgeable , he grew up in the region.”

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6.Half-Day Lavender Tour of Luberon

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 232 reviews · 5 hours · from $106

Review of Avignon’s half-day Luberon lavender tour, with Roussillon, Gordes, Sénanque Abbey, guide tips, timing, value, and practical advice.

“We absolutely loved the lavender tour with Leonie! Incredible experience and tour guide, it was worth the money. My group enjoyed the mixed variety of lavender fields and seeing cute little villages, stopping at looking points, etc.”

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7.Valensole Lavender Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 222 reviews · 9 hours · from $182

Review of the Valensole lavender tour from Aix, with farm visits, Moustiers, Verdon Gorge, lake time, costs, tips, and practical details.

“Totally enjoyed the day trip. The guide is cheerful.”

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8.Lavender Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 179 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

See Provence’s lavender fields from Aix-en-Provence, visit a working farm, and learn about distillation on a small-group Valensole tour.

“Pascal was our guide and did really good job! Totally worth it!”

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9.Lavender Field & Distillery Tour between Nimes & Arles

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 173 reviews · 1 hour · from $9Best value

Tour lavender fields and a working distillery near Arles and Nîmes, with plant scents, essential oils, guides, and a useful farm shop.

“This is a small family owned business. The tour provided is very comprehensive and given by a fantastic and informative guide. We took an English tour and our guide who speaks 6 languages spoke excellent English. The store has a wide range of essential oils which they produce for sale along with other associated products. If you are traveling between Arles and Nîmes this is a great place to stop for a short visit.”

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10.Lavender in Luberon Small Group Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 161 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

Review of the Avignon lavender tour to Roussillon, Goult, Gordes, and Sénanque Abbey, with practical tips on timing, value, guides, and stops.

“This was a wonderful tour. One of the fields was beautifully in bloom, However the lavender was not in bloom at the abbey. I think the tour guide should give the option of not going to the abbey, if not in bloom. The only reason to go to the abbey is for the Lavender view. An option of staying longer in the hilltown of Rousillion would have made the tour perfect. Rousillion was magical and we did not have nearly enough time there. I am so glad I booked this tour and would recommend.”

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11.Provence Lavender Full Day Tour from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Review of Avignon’s Provence lavender tour: small-group minivan ride, hill towns, markets, Sénanque Abbey, timing, value, and practical tips.

“I expected a little more connection to the lavender fields on this tour, but it was really just a tour of Provence, with two lavender field stops, one including the lavender shop at the Abbey. Expected that we would be taken to a lavender plantation where we could buy high quality lavender products. Our guide was very lovely, but some commentary along the way would have been nice. I did appreciate the market stop in L'Isle sur la Sorge and the ice-cream recommendation in Roussillon.”

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12.Lavender Route – Small-Group Day Trip from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · from $127

Review of Avignon’s small-group Lavender Route, with Senanque Abbey, Gordes, Roussillon, lavender fields, costs, tips, and practical details.

“This was one of the best small group day trips I have done. Veronica and her husband are so well organised, you can tell that they have done their research to give their guests the most out of their day trip in this region depending on the time Read more”

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13.The Grand Canyon of Europe and Its Lavender Fields Small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $167

Review of the Verdon Gorge and lavender fields tour from Nice, with village stops, mountain roads, lake time, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Beautiful landscapes and quaint Provençal villages. Our guide Stephane was outstanding, both in his knowledge and in his attention to the varying interests of the group. We had a taste of everything, including time on a beautiful lake. The only downside was beyond our control. The lavender fields, which we were so looking forward to, where cut down before our tour date so that part of the excursion was cancelled. Even so, the tour was well worth it.”

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14.Lavender Full-Day Trip to Sault

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68 reviews · 10 hours · from $187

Review of the Marseille to Sault lavender tour, with Sault, Gordes, Sénanque Abbey, a distillery visit, practical tips, and value advice.

“Virgine was an excellent host and was very knowledgeable. We had a memorable and unforgettable day with her.”

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15.Lavender Small-Group Tour In Valensole from Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $191

Review of the Valensole lavender tour from Marseille, with fields, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Lac Sainte-Croix, pricing, tips, and drawbacks.

“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.”

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