France · Rural Experiences

9-Hour Lavender Fields Tour of Provence with Valensole and Villages

9 Hours Round trip from Nice Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the Valensole Plateau covered in endless lavender fields in bloom
  • 02 Visit a traditional lavender distillery and learn how essential oils are made
  • 03 Explore charming Provençal villages such as Moustiers-Sainte-Marie or Riez
  • 04 Enjoy scenic drives past sunflower fields, olive groves, and vineyards
  • 05 Capture beautiful photos at breathtaking viewpoints across Provence

Step into a fairytale of purple horizons on this full-day Lavender Fields tour. Discover the Valensole Plateau in peak bloom, visit a traditional distillery, explore a Provençal village such as Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and enjoy scenic drives through sunflower fields, olive groves, and vineyards. With hotel pickup from Nice, Cannes, or Aix-en-Provence, this seasonal tour runs from June to August and offers a sensory escape into the heart of Provence.

Step into a fairytale of purple horizons on this full-day Lavender Fields tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Nice, Aix en Provence, Cannes, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Valensole
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Lavender Fields and Provençal Villages of Provence

Meet your guide at your hotel in Nice, Cannes, or Aix-en-Provence and set off on a scenic drive through the Provence countryside, with views of vineyards and rolling hills along the way.

Continue to the Valensole Plateau, where you can walk through vast lavender fields in full bloom, capture unforgettable photos, and learn about the history of lavender in Provence.

Visit a traditional distillery to see how lavender essential oils are produced and discover their uses.

Enjoy free time in a picturesque Provençal village such as Moustiers-Sainte-Marie or Riez, known for its stone streets, local markets, and artisan boutiques.

If time allows, take in the turquoise waters of Lac de Sainte-Croix, surrounded by mountains, before beginning the return journey.

After a scenic drive back, arrive at your departure point in the evening.

Valensole Plateau, lavender fields, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Where this trip takes you

Valensole Plateau, lavender fields, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nice 5 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Nice, Cannes, Aix)
  • Air-conditioned minivan transport
  • Licensed driver-guide
  • Visits as per itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Optional boat rides or activities
  • Tips (optional)

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat, sunscreen, and water
  • Camera for photography

Know before you go

  • Seasonal tour: mid-June to mid-August (peak bloom)
  • Not wheelchair accessible (cobblestones and uneven paths)
  • Lunch not included; free time to choose a café or restaurant
  • Tour duration approximately 9-10 hours

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nice, France
Tour start
Nice, France
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Nice.

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