From Aix: Day Trip to the Provence Valensole Lavender Fields
ID: GYG411926-747336
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Experience the sights and scents of the Valensole plateau lavender fields on this half-day tour from Aix-en-Provence. Discover local lavender products at a traditional lavender distillery.
Travel along the lavender road on the Valensole plateau on this half-day tour from Aix-en-Provence. Capture pictures in the lavender and sunflower fields. Uncover the secrets to making lavender products at a local lavender distillery.
Meet your guide at a centrally-located spot in the city of Aix-en-Provence. Ride in a comfortable and air-conditioned minibus to the Valensole plateau. Stop for pictures a stunning locations along the lavender road.
Have some free time to take pictures and enjoy the lavender and sunflower fields which bloom between June and July. Visit a local lavender distillery to find out how lavendin essential oils, olive oil, and honey are made.
After your visit to the local producer, understand the difference between Lavender and lavendin. Return to your starting point in Aix-en-Provence at the end of your tour.
Highlights
- Spend some free time relaxing in fields of lavender and sunflowers
- Stop for pictures of stunning views along the Provence Lavender road
- Learn the secrets to producing products from lavender at a distillery
- Have the chance to purchase essential oils, olive oil, and honey
- Discover the difference between lavender and lavendin flowers
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is operated in English
Please note that the lavender can be pruned before the official end of season
Please inform the activity provider about the age of your child and if you need a seat
The tour requires minimum 2 participants to operate
In case the minimum numbers have not reached, the tour will be rescheduled or refunded
This activity operates rain or shine
Your guide will pick you up in front of the Aix en Provence Tourism Office.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
