From Aix-en-Provence: Sault Lavender and Gordes Day Trip
ID: GYG133662-199122
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Enjoy the views of the colorful lavender fields in Sault, known as the Lavender Capital. Admire picturesque hilltop villages in the Luberon region.
Discover the fields of lavender in Pays de Sault on a full-day tour from Aix-en-Provence. Visit the hilltop villages of Saignon and Gordes, and marvel at the scenic views.
After meeting your driver-guide at the meeting point in Aix-en-Provence, set off on your tour. Drive through the Luberon Natural Regional Park along the picturesque and winding Combe of Lourmarin.
Reach the Plateau of Claparèdes, with its numerous "bories" (typical dry-stoned houses) among the lavender fields. Then, arrive in the hilltop village of Saignon to enjoy a breathtaking panorama.
Next, drive to Pays de Sault, famous for its wide lavender fields in bloom. Stop in Sault, “the capital of lavender.” and enjoy some free time to explore and grab lunch (not included) on your own.
In the afternoon, discover one of the most beautiful villages in France, Gordes, a village erected on a cliff. Admire the fortified castle and church that dominate the typical houses of the village, which were built with stones from the rock on which they stand. After, return to the tour's starting point.
N.B : A la Française reserves the right to modify the programm according to the lavender's blooming stage
Highlights
- Enjoy panoramic views from the village of Saignon
- Admire the vast lavender fields of Pays de Sault
- Discover Gordes, one of the most beautiful villages in France
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The activity provider reserves the right to modify the program according to the lavender’s blooming stage.
• The company cannot be held responsible for delay due to traffic conditions, weather or accidents occurring while getting on or off the vehicle or for robbery of personal effects or luggage
• Food and drinks, additional entrance fees and gratuities (optional) are not included
• For any booking with children, please advise the age.
• Tours are operated for a minimum of 2 passengers, however bookings for solo travelers are accepted. If the solo traveler remains the only passenger booked for a departure, A La Française ! will contact the passenger the day before the tour in order to offer an alternative tour or date. If the passenger refuses the alternative suggestion, he will be fully refunded as A La Française ! will not charge the tour-operator for the service.
Please meet your guide outside the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Information Center
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.