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HomeFull-Day Moustiers-Ste-Marie, Manosque, Valensole & Lake Ste Croix Private Tour
Highlights
- See the Verdon Canyon
- Visit the charming Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
- Enjoy the view over Lac de Sainte-Croix
Description
Enjoy this private tour of the Alpes de Haute-Provence in the North of the French Riviera, and enjoy the stunning scenery of the area. Go to the charming village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, learn about the famous cosmetics brand L'Occitane en Provence, in Manosque, with the visit of the historical factory. Back on the road to Valensole and enjoy the fabulous view of the lavender fields. Once in Valensole, get some free time to discover this Provencal village, before heading up to Lake of Sainte-Croix where you can enjoy the view over the Verdon canyon.
Itinerary
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Departure from Niceexpand_more
- Pick-up from your hotel in Nice and transfer with tour guide via private vehicle to reach Valensole.
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Visit to Valensole expand_more
- Explore Valensole, situated in the middle of a magnificent plateau of lavender and almond trees and is true to its name: Valensole comes from the Latin "Vallis" and "solis" meaning the valley of the sun.
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Visit to Manosque expand_more
- Head towards Manosque, the largest town and commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France.
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Visit to Lake of Sainte-Croixexpand_more
- Proceed to visit the Lac de Sainte-Croix, a man-made lake constructed between 1971 and 1974 of a reinforced-concrete arch dam by the name of Dam of Sainte-Croix. The reservoir holds a maximum of 761 million cubic metres of water. The dam, which generates 142 million kWh of electricity per year, is 94 metres high, 7.5 metres thick at its base and 3 metres thick at its crest.
- Explore the picturesque view and look out over the Verdon Canyon.
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Visit to Moustiers-Sainte-Marieexpand_more
- Make your way to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, or simply Moustiers, a commune in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department in southeastern France, a part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. It is considered one of the "most beautiful villages of France".
- Enjoy the idyllic atmosphere of the village and relax in the grass.
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Return to Niceexpand_more
- Transfer back to Nice and drop-off at your accomodation.
What's Included
- English-spekaing Nice driver/guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Fuel surcharge
What's Excluded
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Know before you go
- One collapsible wheelchair with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark.
Meeting Point
Meeting point will be decided at check-out
Language
English
Activity Level
Easy