Provence Discovery Tour: Gordes, Sénanque Abbey, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, & L’Isle s/Sorgue with Picnic
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3 Ratings
Avignon

Morning tours include a congenial picnic featuring freshly harvested goods from local farmers. Explore some of Provence’s finest gems with the aid of a driver-guide: Gordes, the Sénanque Abbey (and its breathtaking lavender fields during bloom season), Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, and L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, all nestled alongside the crystal-clear river.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue - After approximately 30 minutes drive from your pick up location.
    Walk in the “Venice of the Comtat” with its canals, its waterwheels and its translucent water. Duration of the visit: approximately 60 minutes then 15 minutes by road to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.
  • La Fontaine de Vaucluse - Pedestrian climb to the source of resurgence of the Sorgue (no difficulty) located at the foot of a huge steep cliff. Duration of the visit: approximately 60 minutes, then 30 minutes by car to Gordes.
  • Gordes - Photo stop with a breathtaking view of the village classified as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France and elected the most beautiful village in the world by an American magazine. Duration of the visit: about 15 minutes then 10 minutes by car to reach the Abbaye de Sénanque.
  • Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque - Visit of the 12th century Cistercian abbey (guided in French, with histopad for non-French speakers). Duration of the visit: approximately 1 hour. Possibility to simply see the abbey from the outside and enter the shop. Then return to the starting point (about 45 minutes drive)
What's Included
  • Driver-guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • Picnic for the afternoon tour
Location
Office de Tourisme d'Avignon
Cours Jean Jaurès
Wait in front of the entrance to the tourist office. The guide will wear a sky blue polo shirt.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Joyce_g
Nov 13, 2023
Magical Day! - Our most memorable experience was the first sight we had of Gordes. The view of the village and surrounding area was magnificent!
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Steve_b
Sep 9, 2023
A fantastic way to see some of the most beautiful sights around Avignon. - A really enjoyable day with Arnaud - he obviously took a lot of time and care to make the tour special. Very patient, he allowed us to move at our own pace and never hurried us - so we had time to enjoy each of the locations - all of which were stunning. He had prepared a lovely picnic for us - all locally sourced from farms and shops around his own village - and we sat overlooking the valley enjoying the peace and quiet. Arnaud obviously has a passion for his work and I would recommend he tour to anyone visiting the area.
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483alicex
Jul 19, 2023
Best tour ever!! - BEST PRIVATE TOUR EVER!! I highly recommend everyone who wants to visit beautiful small villages in the South of France (Vaucluse area) around Avignon to book with Ventourisme. The tour is done in small numbers so it is very personalized, private and relaxing. Thanks to the intimate small group size, we got to take our time to stroll through 4 places: L'Isle sur la Sorgue, la Fontaine de Vaucluse, Gordes, and L'Abbaye Notre Dame de Senanque. An even better bonus is that the car was extremely clean and professional with the company logo inside and outside. It wasn't a van or bus. Our guide was Arnaud and he was professional, friendly, respectful and welcoming. Arnaud took us to the main sites and had interesting facts and stories throughout. He didn't overwhelm us with facts. He shared the perfect amount of information needed to appreciate and enjoy the views for ourselves. He took us to the best places for pictures too. He is always quick to offer to take pictures for us. The guide was always attentive of our needs and reassuring us that we can ask him of anything to make our experience as enjoyable as possible. It was so evident that we were truly valued clients and he wanted us to have the best memories of the Vaucluse region. The highlight for me that stood out the most compared to all other similar tours  is the beautiful PICNIC included in the tour. Arnaud prepared all necessary items like plates, cups, cutlery, napkins, table cloth, etc. We got to taste fresh local fruits (so delicious and sweet)! We also had baguette with artisanal jams and cheese. We overlooked a beautiful view of all the towns. We will never forgot this memory of France. It was a busy day, done at a leisurely and pleasant pace. We recommend 100% this company!!
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