Garden Tours · AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Short seasons and capped slots mean the good aix-en-provence garden tours go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
At Maison de Lavande, Terre Ugo, you’ll hear the story of a family estate, learn about lavender, then wander three hectares at your own pace. Relax on a mat, sample lavender products, browse the shop, or stay for a seasonal lunch. French and English are spoken.
“Absolutely beautiful and the staff were amazing with my girls while they did their soaps. Their product is great! A must!”
Travel from Aix-en-Provence in an air-conditioned minibus with a guide such as Anthony, Coco, Rebecca, or Rémy. See seasonal lavender fields, learn about lavender varieties, visit Moustiers-Sainte-Marie on full-day trips, and shop for local oils, flowers, food, and gifts.
“Went to 2 lavender fields, both were beautiful. Could be better if more time was allocated to the fields instead of the shopping.”
Travel from Aix-en-Provence in an air-conditioned 8-seat minibus with an English or French-speaking guide. Stop at blooming lavender fields, visit a local farm, explore Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, then enjoy views of the Verdon Gorge and free time beside Lake Sainte-Croix.
“Philippe was amazing! He was so knowledgeable about the area and answered everyone’s questions. He took photos of us as well. He took us to great locations, including the lavender fields and sunflower fields where not a lot of people were. He gave great tips on what to do in each village and even in Aix-en-Provence where we were staying. A memorable experience!!!”
From Aix-en-Provence, ride in a small air-conditioned minibus to the Plateau of Valensole. Your English- or French-speaking guide stops at prime lavender fields, then introduces you to a local producer for lessons on cultivation, distillation, and lavender products.
“Fabulous outing with my two adult daughters! Full of surprises and beautiful scenery. Our guide was so nice and accommodating to everyone. They give you lots of time in the lavender fields to walk around and take wonderful photos. The best part is you are taken to a location where there are no tour buses or tons of people. We also bought yummy lavender made products and got to taste olive oils and honey. I highly recommend this day trip!”
Leave Aix-en-Provence at 4 pm in an air-conditioned vehicle for Valensole’s lavender fields at sunset. You’ll visit several fields, stop in Valensole village, and may visit a local farm or shop. Guides such as Nicolas, Silvio, Jenny, and Simon share local insight. The group can reach 16 people.
“It felt rushed. I would recommend traveling to less lavender fields and only the best ones. We weren’t able to have a drink in town. The tour guide said it was because we took too much time at the fields but I think he lost track of time. It was still very beautiful.”
Meet your English or French-speaking guide outside Aix Tourist Information Center and ride in an air-conditioned minivan through Provence. Expect lavender photo stops, Gordes and possible Luberon villages, plus a farm visit covering cultivation, harvest, distillation, and lavender products.
“fabulous day out in provence. Pasco was a great guide and driver - I really appreciated his sense of humour! I got great photos in the labendar fields and really enjoyed wandering the villages. I am not confident driving in France so would not have been able to do this on my own. highly recommend!”
Travel from Aix-en-Provence in an air-conditioned minivan to Valensole’s lavender country. Expect about 90 minutes among the fields, possible stops at local producers, and an hour in Valensole village. Guides such as Alessandro, Jenny, Paul, and Alex have added photo help, local facts, and plenty of good humor.
“Le chauffeur guide fut très bien. La visite de la boutique de l’entreprise de distillation très commerciale. To buy or not to buy it s the question!”
Tom of Happy Day in Provence takes you from Aix-en-Provence into the Verdon region for a private electric boat ride, a picnic with local wine, quiet lavender fields, and Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon. Expect a relaxed seven-hour day with hotel pickup available, small groups, and a weather backup in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.
“Tom was an excellent guide from the moment we met. His energy and enthusiasm was felt immediately. We drove in a comfortable air conditioned van to Gorges du Verdon arriving at a lovely pier where our electric boats awaited. Tom provided us with coolers containing wine, water, pâté and numerous other foods along with a fresh baguette to take with us onboard and picnic whilst floating on the water. We had almost two hours on the waters to explore the canyon, swim and snack. Tom is the only tour guide who provides this! After returning to shore we jumped back in the cool van and travelled to some sunflower and…”
Join guide Tom for a seven-hour Provence outing from Aix-en-Provence, combining an electric boat ride and picnic with wine, Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, countryside views, and two lavender-field stops. The group is limited to six, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
“We had a beautiful day with Tom. The gordes were beautiful, picnic delicious and the old village was a dream. Really worth it.”
Join guide Mohammed, known as Mo, for a private 7 to 8-hour trip from Aix-en-Provence to Valensole, the Gorges du Verdon, and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. You get air-conditioned transport, Wi-Fi, bottled water, flexible stops, and optional pedal boating on Lake Sainte-Croix.
“You absolutely cannot go wrong booking a tour with Mo. Though we had a car and could travel around the area on our own, Mo took us to the best spots, pointed out the most beautiful views and was even a great photographer! He was kind and friendly, providing history of the locations we visited as well as interesting conversation regarding current events and just life itself. He was also engaging and understanding with our children. We feel as though we have made a new friend and would definitely catch up with Mo when back in the area. Another bonus? Not only does he know the best spots, when a…”
Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Luberon villages, ochre lanes, hilltop Gordes, Fontaine de Vaucluse, and seasonal lavender fields. Guides such as Anthony and Arif tailor the day to your group, with air-conditioned private transport for up to eight people.
“This was a day trip we planned during our Marseille stop on a Mediterranean cruise. We travelled with older adults and teens there was something for everyone to enjoy. The highlight of the day was our stop at the lavender fields which were in full bloom - many great pics! And the quaint villages had plenty to see, do and eat! The awesome AC equipped van made the insane European heat wave bearable too. Even though the trip was quick, we feel like we got an awesome overview of Provence and will definitely return. Finally our guide Anthony was outstanding - he was friendly, chatty and accommodating to our needs…”
Travel from Aix-en-Provence in an eight-seat minibus to two Valensole lavender fields, stopping at a local lavender and olive-oil producer along the way. Your English or French-speaking guide, sometimes including Rodrigue, explains cultivation, shares samples, and helps you frame sunset photos.
“This tour was magical, perfect timing, perfect vibes. It was really nice and beautiful time, small and friendly group with the great lead of our guide Rodrigue, super good energy all around! Thank you! Don’t skip this tour! ✨🤍”
Join Bonjour Provence for a six-hour trip from Aix-en-Provence to Sault, crossing the Luberon to reach lavender country near Mont Ventoux. You’ll have about two hours for field photos, village time, and local specialties. Guides such as Silvio and Jeny lead the small group in English.
“The tour was great. Silvio the tour guide was very good and he took us to 2 beautiful villages. Sadly there were not much lavender left. They were all harvested early this year due to the warm weather. So if you want to see lavender fields in bloom, you should do this tour between June and mid July. Don’t wait until end of July or early August”
Spend a private day with Tom of Happy Day in Provence, traveling from Aix to the Verdon Gorge, Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon, and Valensole. You will ride an electric boat, share a picnic with local food and wine, and stop at lavender fields for photos and local products.
“Overall a great experience with a really friendly host. Starting with a boat trip at the Gorges du Verdon you might want to take the maximum amount of time to explore the area by electric boat. A very relaxing experience. The lavender fields were already fully harvested but it was nevertheless an enjoyable ride through the Provence to the next stop St. Croix, a lovely old town nestled on a hill next to a lake. Tomasz, the host provided us with a delicious picnic containing bread, fruit, cheese, some other cold delicacies, and local wine. The host in general was very friendly and eager to share his knowledge of the…”
From Aix-en-Provence, Nathalie guides your private group through Valensole lavender fields, a local farm tasting, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and the Gorges du Verdon. With driver Arif, you will see Sainte-Croix Lake viewpoints and lavender country in one approximately eight-hour day.
“The lavender fields in Provence were spectacular! Our tour operator, Nathalie was very interesting and informative. She took us to her favorite lavender fields and we were able to see sunflower fields as well. We spent time for lunch and shopping in Moustier St Marie, a very quaint, beautiful city. We highly recommend this tour.”
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