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Ophorus Tours - Lavender Fields Half-Day Tour from Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence

Lavender Fields Half-Day Tour from Aix-en-Provence

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 Experience one of Provence’s most iconic seasonal spectacles on a half-day small-group lavender tour from Aix-en-Provence. Available only during the blooming period from mid-June to mid-July, this excursion takes you through scenic countryside in search of the region’s vibrant purple fields at

Highlights

  • Small-group tour from Aix-en-Provence (max 8 guests)
  • Learn about lavender cultivation and traditions
  • Scenic countryside drives and photo opportunities
  • Stops selected daily for best blooming conditions
  • Seasonal lavender fields experience (mid-June to mid-July)
What is Included / Excluded for this tour

Program & Itinerary

Lavender Season in ProvenceLavender fields are one of Provence’s signature summer sights, drawing visitors from all over the world. Flowering generally runs from mid-June to late July, with peak color most often in early July, though exact dates change each year with weather, altitude, and harvest patterns.A Short, Ever‑Changing BloomBecause lavender is a cultivated crop, growers harvest quickly as ...

Lavender Season in Provence

Lavender fields are one of Provence’s signature summer sights, drawing visitors from all over the world. Flowering generally runs from mid-June to late July, with peak color most often in early July, though exact dates change each year with weather, altitude, and harvest patterns.

A Short, Ever‑Changing Bloom

Because lavender is a cultivated crop, growers harvest quickly as soon as the flowers are ready. This means the most vibrant fields can change from week to week, and the viewing window in any given area can be quite short.

Flexible Itinerary Following the Bloom

Instead of following a fixed route, this tour adapts each day to the best flowering spots. Your guide selects roads through the Luberon and surrounding Provençal countryside where lavender is currently in bloom, so you enjoy the most colorful fields available during your travel dates.

Postcard Landscapes of Provence

Along the way, you may see rolling purple fields set against stone villages, olive groves, and distant mountain ridges – the classic postcard views of summer in Provence, with regular stops for photos and short walks.

Seasonal Provençal Experience

Beyond photography, your guide also introduces the role of lavender in local life, from traditional agriculture to essential oils and perfume. With a maximum of eight participants, the small-group format keeps the pace relaxed, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and atmosphere.

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  • Tourist Information Center, Avenue Giuseppe Verdi, Aix-en-Provence, France

    Pick up at Aix-en-Provence Tourism Office
    Pick up at Aix-en-Provence Tourism Office
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  • Stop around Valensole

    Photo stops at different lavender fields around Valensole
    Photo stops at different lavender fields around Valensole
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  • Drop off location

    Tour returns to original departure point
    Tour returns to original departure point
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Ophorus Tours - Lavender Fields Half-Day Tour from Aix-en-Provence
Ophorus Tours - Lavender Fields Half-Day Tour from Aix-en-Provence
Ophorus Tours - Lavender Fields Half-Day Tour from Aix-en-Provence
Ophorus Tours - Lavender Fields Half-Day Tour from Aix-en-Provence

Informations

Know before you book

Operates approximately mid-June to mid-July
Exact operating dates confirmed seasonally
Minimum 2 participants required
Prices per person in Euros (€)

Know before you go

Tour operates only during lavender blooming season
Blooming dates vary each year depending on weather
Exact locations visited depend on flowering conditions
Comfortable shoes and sun protection recommended

Additional information

Lavender is an agricultural crop whose flowering period changes each year depending on climate and harvest schedules. This tour is designed to remain flexible, allowing guides to adjust routes and stops to locate blooming fields at their best. The experience focuses on landscape discovery and seasonal photography rather than fixed sightseeing locations, making each departure unique. 
Please note that we do not distribute water bottles anymore to limit our environmental impact. We strongly recommend that you bring a reusable bottle. 

Voucher info

Mobile or printed voucher accepted.

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/

Meeting point

Aix-en-Provence

Departure

Please be ready 15 minutes before departure time. Our guide will come and meet you in front of the Aix en Provence Toursim office.

Return

Tour returns to original departure point.

Reviews

4.9/5 (35 reviews)

  • Roberto

    02, Jul 2025

    Wonderful trip to the lavender fields! Stopped at two separate locations to take pictures and experience the fields. We also visited a market to learn...

  • Morgan P

    20, Jun 2025

    Very informative guide and great tour of the valensole lavender fields!

  • Marcus T

    19, Jun 2025

    Great little trip to the Lavender fields from Aix. Our guide Camille was very knowledgeable and friendly and the places we visited were just what we were...

  • Maryka F

    22, Jul 2024

    This tour was perfect! Our guide Julien was wonderful, he was so approachable. The two lavender fields we stopped at were stunning, and we especially...
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Included / excluded

Included

Transportation in premium air-conditioned minivan English-speaking driver-guide Scenic stops and photo opportunities Small-group experience (maximum 8 guests)

Excluded

Personal expenses. Hotel pickup and drop-off. Meals and drinks (lunch) Gratuities for the driver/guide.

FAQ

  • Is this a photography tour?

    Yes — multiple scenic stops are planned to maximize viewing and photo opportunities.

  • Will I definitely see lavender?

    Tours operate only during the blooming season, but flowering intensity varies naturally each year.

  • Why aren’t exact locations guaranteed?

    Lavender is harvested quickly once ready, so routes adapt daily to blooming conditions.

  • When is lavender in bloom?

    Typically mid-June through mid-July, with peak bloom in early July depending on weather.

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