From Aix-en-Provence: Lavender Day Trip to Valensole – Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France

EXPERIENCE:

Drive through the valley of the Durance River and discover the Plateau of Valensole specializing in the cultivation of lavandin, where small roads wind through the fields of flowers. Many stops will be included by the fields in bloom.

Stop at a farmer/ producer’s place with lavender and lavandin essential oils, olive oil and lavender honey. Stop in the perched village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, so famous for its earthen ware workshops (free time for visit and lunch not included).

In the afternoon, continue to the breathtaking opening of the Canyon of the River Verdon. Stop in the lavender fields for a photo. Have free time in the picturesque village of Sainte Croix du Verdon by Sainte Croix Lake, and possibly swim or sunbathe before going back to Aix-en-Provence.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Have many photo stops in the lavender fields
Discover the hilltop villages of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and Sainte Croix du Verdon
Admire the extraordinary landscape Canyon of Verdon

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