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Private Lavender, Essential Oils & Perfume Workshop from Aix-en-Provence
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Join a full-day private experience from Aix-en-Provence: harvest lavender with a local farmer, distill essential oil, enjoy a Provençal apéritif and lunch, then create your own natural perfume to take home.
Highlights
- Enjoy scenic countryside from Aix-en-Provence
- Personalize and take home your own natural perfume
- Savor a Provençal apéritif and organic wines
- Experience traditional essential oil distillation
- Harvest fragrant lavender in Provence fields
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From Plant to Perfume: Private Lavender & Fragrance Day Experience from Aix-en-Provence Immerse yourself in the scents and flavors of Provence on a full-day private tour that takes you from lavender fields to perfume bottle. Departing from Aix-en-Provence, this exclusive experience combines hands-on lavender harvest, traditional distillation, a Provençal apéritif with local wines, a light lunch, ...
From Plant to Perfume: Private Lavender & Fragrance Day Experience from Aix-en-Provence
Immerse yourself in the scents and flavors of Provence on a full-day private tour that takes you from lavender fields to perfume bottle. Departing from Aix-en-Provence, this exclusive experience combines hands-on lavender harvest, traditional distillation, a Provençal apéritif with local wines, a light lunch, and an intimate natural perfume workshop. At the end of the day, you return to your hotel with your own essential oil, floral water and personalized fragrance, all created by you.
08:30 am – Hotel Pickup in Aix-en-Provence
Your day begins with pickup directly from your hotel in Aix-en-Provence. Meet your English-speaking driver-guide and settle into a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for the scenic drive through the Provençal countryside. Along the way, learn about the history of lavender in Provence, its uses in aromatherapy and perfumery, and the role of local farmers in preserving traditional know-how.
10:00 am – Exclusive Lavender Harvest & Distillation Workshop
Arrive at a charming Provençal mas, privatized just for you for the morning. Here you meet Gaël, your local farmer and host, who will introduce you to the different varieties of lavender and their properties. Under his guidance, take part in the harvest, cutting and gathering the flowers in the surrounding fields (seasonal activity depending on flowering and harvest periods).
Back in the courtyard of the mas, discover the traditional process of distillation. Together with Gaël, load the still, follow each step of the extraction, and watch as the steam carries the aromatic compounds from plant to essence. As the distillation unfolds, you see the separation between essential oil and floral water, and learn how each is used in cosmetics, wellness and perfumery.
Coffee Break in a Privatized Room at the Mas
While the still works its magic, enjoy a relaxing coffee break in a private room of the mas. Take a moment to savor the quiet of the countryside, ask questions, and deepen your understanding of Provence’s aromatic plants, from lavender to other botanicals used in essential oils.
Create Your Own Essential Oil, Floral Water & Mist
Using the essences extracted during the distillation, you will prepare and bottle your own lavender-based products. With Gaël’s help, fill and label:
- a bottle of lavender essential oil
- a bottle of floral water (hydrosol)
- an exclusive mist created especially for this workshop
Each item is made by you, on site, and will be yours to take home as a unique souvenir of your time in Provence.
1:00 pm – Provençal Apéritif & Light Lunch
At midday, enjoy a convivial Provençal apéritif served at the mas. Taste tapenade and other regional spreads, accompanied by organic wines from a nearby vineyard as well as fruit and plant-based juices. This is a relaxed moment to share with your hosts and guide, and to discover local flavors that pair naturally with the aromatic world you have been exploring.
The apéritif is followed by a light lunch in the form of a fresh poke bowl, prepared with seasonal ingredients. This balanced meal keeps you energized for the creative afternoon ahead.
2:00 pm – Exclusive Natural Perfume Workshop
In the afternoon, dive deeper into the art of perfumery during an exclusive, small-group workshop. Guided by a perfume expert, connect to your emotions and your sense of smell as you explore a carefully curated palette of natural essences. Learn how to perceive top, heart and base notes, understand their harmony, and discover how plants can act as true emotional allies.
Step by step, you will compose your own signature fragrance, choosing and balancing accords to reflect your personality. At the end of the workshop, you leave with a 15 ml bottle of the natural perfume you have created yourself – a unique, personal reminder of your day in Provence.
4:00 pm – Drive Back to Aix-en-Provence
After the workshop, it is time to return to Aix-en-Provence. Relax in the comfort of your vehicle as your driver takes you back through the Provençal landscapes, scented with memories of lavender, herbs and flowers.
5:30 pm – Drop-Off at Your Hotel
Arrive back at your hotel in Aix-en-Provence around 5:30 pm. You will carry with you not only your essential oil, floral water, exclusive mist and personalized perfume, but also a deeper understanding of Provence’s aromatic heritage and the craftsmanship behind natural fragrances.
This full-day “from plant to perfume” experience is ideal for travelers who want to go beyond classic sightseeing and truly engage their senses – combining nature, gastronomy, wellness and creativity in the heart of Provence.
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08:30 am
Pickup in Aix-en-Provence
Meet your English-speaking driver-guide at your hotel and set off in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle through the Provençal countryside.Meet your English-speaking driver-guide at your hotel and set off in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle through the Provençal countryside.Read moreRead less -
10:00 am
Lavender Harvest & Distillation
Join local farmer at a private mas, harvest lavender in the fields (in season), and discover traditional distillation right in the courtyard.Join local farmer at a private mas, harvest lavender in the fields (in season), and discover traditional distillation right in the courtyard.Read moreRead less -
10:30 am
Coffee Break at the Mas
Relax during a coffee break in a privatized room, enjoying the peaceful setting while the still works and aromas fill the air.Relax during a coffee break in a privatized room, enjoying the peaceful setting while the still works and aromas fill the air.Read moreRead less -
10:45 am
Create Your Oil, Floral Water & Mist
Bottle your own lavender essential oil, floral water and an exclusive aromatic mist, all made from the distillation you helped produce.Bottle your own lavender essential oil, floral water and an exclusive aromatic mist, all made from the distillation you helped produce.Read moreRead less -
01:00 pm
Provençal Apéritif & Light Lunch
Savor a Provençal apéritif with tapenade and local spreads, organic wines and plant-based juices, followed by a fresh poke bowl lunch.Savor a Provençal apéritif with tapenade and local spreads, organic wines and plant-based juices, followed by a fresh poke bowl lunch.Read moreRead less -
02:00 pm
Exclusive Perfume Workshop
Learn the basics of natural perfumery, explore different notes and essences, and compose your own 5 ml signature fragrance to take home.Learn the basics of natural perfumery, explore different notes and essences, and compose your own 5 ml signature fragrance to take home.Read moreRead less -
04:00 pm
Drive Back to Aix-en-Provence
Sit back and relax on the return drive, taking in the last views of the Provençal landscapes.Sit back and relax on the return drive, taking in the last views of the Provençal landscapes.Read moreRead less -
05:30 pm
Drop-Off at Your Hotel
Arrive back at your hotel in Aix-en-Provence with your creations and a day full of sensory memories.Arrive back at your hotel in Aix-en-Provence with your creations and a day full of sensory memories.Read moreRead less
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Practical Information
2 persons minimumTotal price | 3 personsPrice per person | 4 personsPrice per person | 5 personsPrice per person | 6 personsPrice per person | 7 personsPrice per person | 8 personsPrice per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890€ | 645€ | 495€ | 405€ | 390€ | 350€ | 315€ |
Know before you book
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Aix-en-Provence included
- Experience operates in small private groups for personal attention
- Workshop hosted in English by local experts
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable footwear for walking through fields
- Bring sun protection such as hat and sunscreen
- Consider bringing a reusable water bottle
Additional information
Ideal for adult travelers and older teens who love immersive, hands-on experiences around lavender, natural wellness, gastronomy and perfume creation in Provence.
Voucher info
If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Orphorus immediately. Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.
Group information
We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to large groups of hundreds of people. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
Meeting point /
Departure
We will come and pick you up at your accommodation in Aix-en-Provence
Return
Tour returns to original departure point
Included / excluded
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Aix-en-Provence
- Hands-on lavender harvest and essential oil distillation
- Provençal apéritif with organic wines and light lunch
- Personalized perfume creation workshop
- Take-home essential oil, floral water, exclusive mist, and custom fragrance
Excluded
- Personal expenses or souvenirs apart from provided creations
FAQ
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Who leads the perfume workshop?
An expert perfumer guides you through creating your own signature natural fragrance during the workshop -
What is the cancellation policy for this experience?
You can cancel up to 72 hours before the activity for a full refund; cancellations less than 72 hours or no-shows will not receive a refund -
How does the group size work for this workshop?
The workshop operates in small private groups for personalized attention, accommodating groups from 2 to hundreds -
Do I need to wear special clothing or footwear?
It is recommended to wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking through the fields and to bring sun protection -
Is the workshop suitable for children?
The experience is ideal for adult travelers and older teens interested in immersive, hands-on activities -
What will I take home from the workshop?
Participants will take home essential oil, floral water, a custom mist, and their own personalized perfume -
Can I participate in the lavender harvest?
Yes, depending on the season, you will have the opportunity to hand-cut lavender blooms in the fields -
What kind of lunch is provided during the workshop?
A light, seasonal lunch featuring local ingredients is served, along with a Provençal apéritif -
Is hotel pickup included in the experience?
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Aix-en-Provence are included in the workshop -
What can I expect during the Provence Lavender Perfume & Essential Oils Workshop?
Experience a full day of immersing yourself in lavender fields, distillation, and perfume creation while enjoying local wines and Provençal cuisine
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