From Avignon: Luberon’s Main Villages & Sites Tour – Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France

EXPERIENCE:

The best of Luberon in a Full-day or Half-day tour, from Avignon, with a fantastic shared picnic during full-day and morning tours only, made with fresh products from local farmers for a convivial time spent together:

45 min. drive to Gordes

• Gordes, the world’s most beautiful village for Travel + Leisure American magazine (photo stop only).

5 min. drive to Senanque Abbey

• Senanque Abbey, a Cistercian monastery built in 1148 in which some monks are still living. They produce their own products thanks to the wonderful big lavender fields in front of the abbey.

25 min. drive to Roussillon

• Roussillon, the full-orange village built on old ochre’s quarries, is listed among the most beautiful villages of France.

10 min. drive to the House of the Candied Fruit

• the House of the Candied Fruit. You will taste candied fruits and learn about their history and how they are made in this shop located in the candied fruit’s capital town, Apt.

And if you book the Full-day tour, you will also see:

5 min. drive to the Mines de Bruoux

• Mines de Bruoux, an old ochre’s quarry used until the 1990s. You will do the site’s guided tour inside the galleries for a refreshing moment (10°C). Entry ticket included.

15 min. drive to Saignon

• Saignon, a very beautiful off the beaten track village. You will enjoy the stunning view over the village and the valley from the Rock of Bellevue.

20 min. drive to Domaine de la Citadelle

• Wine tasting in this very beautiful winery in which you will taste some wines from the Luberon.

50 min. drive to the Tourist Office of Avignon

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Explore some of the most beautiful villages of France: Gordes and Roussillon
Discover the candied fruits, the local speciality, and some wines
Cool off inside the Mines de Bruoux and learn about how ochre was used
Admire the beauty and quiet of Senanque Abbey and Saignon
Love the friendly picnic made with fresh products from local farmers

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