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Luberon Day Trip: Explore Enchanting Villages
5.0
86 Ratings
Avignon
Discover the enchanting beauty of the Luberon valley on a small-group day trip from Avignon. Visit charming villages, admire stunning landscapes, and enjoy personalized service.
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Fontaine de Vaucluse - After a 45-minute drive from Avignon, your tour guide will first stop in the charming little town of Fontaine de Vaucluse, nestled along the shores of the river Sorgue at the end of a narrow lush green valley. You’ll have here some free time to discover on your own its impressive spring, where water flows out from a mysterious chasm. While taking a walk along the shaded pedestrian roads of the village, prepare to be amazed by the emerald green colour of the water and the peaceful atmosphere of this unique place. An ancient watermill still producing traditional paper can be visited in the town, as well as a lovely Romanesque church dating back in the 11th century. After you’ve visited Fontaine, your guide will meet you again at the meeting point and take you to the next destination.
- Vieille Ville de Gordes - On the way to the old town of Gordes, a photo stop at Gordes’ famous overlook is planned. Here you’ll have the chance to admire one of the most incredible panoramas of the Luberon valley, where vineyards and olive groves stretch out as far as the eye can see, surrounded by gentle green mountains. Minutes later, your driver will drop you off by the town’s castle from where you can easily explore the cobbled streets of this world-known hilltop town and admire stunning views of the Luberon landscapes. Plenty of shopping opportunities are available here, as well as small cafés and icecream shops. Meet your tour guide again at the meeting point and head to another wonderful village.
- Roussillon - At around 1 pm your tour guide will drop you in the village of Roussillon, where you’ll have a longer time to spend than in the other towns. This allows everyone to have lunch in one of the cafés or snack bars and to explore the colourful streets of Roussillon, where every house is painted a different shade of ochre. If you opt for a quick lunch on the go, you’ll also have enough time to walk the beautiful Ochre Trail (entrance fee not included - 3.50€/adult), a developed pathway through the ombre coloured cliffs of a former ochre mine.
- Menerbes - Meet your guide back after lunch and continue your journey through the Luberon valley. Discover another hill-top town, Ménerbes, listed as one of the most beautiful villages of France. Enjoy a relaxing walk on the peaceful streets of this fortified village, that inspired the British author Peter Mayle to write the successful novel «One year in Provence». Afterwards, your guide will drive you back to Avignon, where you’ll arrive between 5 and 5.30 pm.
What's Included
- Drive and drop-off tour with live commentary onboard
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Parking fees
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees, unless specified
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Additional Information
Fall under the spell of the gentle landscapes of the Luberon valley, where green hills and steep cliffs are lined with vineyards and olive groves. Explore 4 charming villages, 3 of which are officially listed as some of the most beautiful of all France. Each town is unique and beautiful in its own way: Fontaine de Vaucluse with its river spring, Gordes with its incredible location on a hillside, Roussillon with its ochre cliffs and painted houses, Ménerbes with its stunning views of the Luberon valley.
All of our day tours are limited to 8 participants and are operated by Veronica or Nicolas, the two company’s founders and owners. They guarantee personal service, careful attention to detail and a friendly atmosphere aboard.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- The tour guide may have to speak multiple languages during the same tour.
- In case you plan to get to the meeting point by car, please contact us in advance so that we can suggest a parking lot and a more convenient meeting place.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
Location
Office de Tourisme d'Avignon
Cours Jean Jaurès
Please respect the start time!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Marie_m
Aug 8, 2024
Veronica was a great and... - Veronica was a great and personable tour guide. Considerate about passenger comfort and knowledgeable about the Luberon villages. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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510amaliaz
Aug 4, 2024
It's a big YES ❤️ - It was the perfect tour to visit the luberon villages. Our guide Nicola, had a great knowledge of the area, gave us tips for each village and recommendations.
If in the list of visits they would add the abbey de senanque as well , it would be TOP 🔥
The time spent for each village it's perfect, we had time to visit everything and get time to do some gift shopping.
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Briansi5347hd
Aug 4, 2024
A great day in the Luberon Valley - Nicolas is one of those guides you remember for a great day of sightseeing. The Fountain of Vaucluse and the 3 beautiful villages of the Luberon were fantastic. His vehicle was also very comfortable for our small group.
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Darrell_f
Jul 29, 2024
Best tour we’ve ever had - This tour was a small group of 8 in a comfortable air conditioned van. Our guide Nicolas was friendly and very informative. The Luberon villages were spectacular! I would highly recommend this tour!
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Harrystravels
Jul 29, 2024
A wonderful way to visit the Luberon region - What a great way to see all of these amazing villages and learn more about the area. Our guide was amazing, we learnt a lot about the areas and he gave us great recommendations at each stop. We didn’t feel rushed at all the the air conditioning in the van was most welcome on a very warm day.
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Lana_h
Jun 11, 2024
Great Tour - Tour was wonderful. Loved stopping at the Lavender fields for pictures. Guide was amazing. Spoke wonderful English, very friendly.
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93bulbulk
Jun 10, 2024
Mind-blowing experience - Veronica was an excellent guide and became a friend by the end of the trip! She was so knowledgeable about the tour and gave us lots of information. She was always smiling and enthusiastic to help. It was a beautiful tour at a relaxed pace and we didn't feel rushed. Very comfortable, smooth and enjoyable! I would recommend PROVANS only , for day trips from Avignon!
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Grandtour10970296104
Jun 8, 2024
Great day in the Luberon - Nico was a terrific guide. He was always polite and friendly, and provided just the right amount of information as we moved from village to village.
We traveled in comfort in a 7 passenger minivan. At each stop, we were given maps and suggestions of places to see, eat and shop. The pacing was perfect and relaxed.
The ochre trail walk in Rousillon was a highlight. Highly recommend this tour.
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Mandy_w
Jun 7, 2024
Well worth doing memorable - Beautiful scenery well organised and professional guide. Would recommend if you love historic villages.
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Carmel
May 31, 2024
Perfect way to easily see 4 beautiful and different villages in the Luberon. - A well designed tour with Nico being very informative and clear with instructions regarding meeting times and major attractions to see. We enjoyed free time to wander at each stop and never felt rushed. A very well planned itinerary.
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