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Spend a single, carefully paced day exploring Valensole’s lavender fields, the cliffside village of Moustiers and the vertiginous Gorges du Verdon, with hotel pickup from Aix-en-Provence. This private tour blends easy walking, a pedal-boat on Lac de Sainte-Croix and timed stops for the best views.
Spend a single, carefully paced day exploring Valensole’s lavender fields, the cliffside village of Moustiers and the vertiginous Gorges du Verdon, with hotel pickup from Aix-en-Provence. This private tour blends easy walking, a pedal-boat on Lac de Sainte-Croix and timed stops for the best views.
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Operated by Eden Trip · Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
You climb into an air-conditioned van in Aix-en-Provence before dawn and watch the Provençal light unfold. Roadside villages blur into rows of stone pines and olive groves, and then, suddenly, the plateau opens: low, purple waves of lavender breathing scent into the air. Later, the road narrows and the limestone walls of the Verdon canyon appear, sheer and pale, the river below daring you to drop your voice and listen.
moderate.
7–8 hours.
Expect light walking and short stair climbs; a moderate level of fitness keeps the day comfortable.
The tour lasts about 7–8 hours with pickup and drop-off at hotels in Aix-en-Provence; a Marseille pickup is available for an extra fee.
Lavender on Valensole typically blooms in June and July; outside that window fields may be cut or not yet flowering.
Yes, a short pedal-boat on Lac de Sainte-Croix is included as part of the itinerary when conditions allow.
Yes—specialized infant seats are available and the pace is family-friendly, though you should note some walking and stairs in Moustiers.
The route is flexible and guides can adjust stops on request, subject to timing and seasonal access.
The driver-guide is fluent in English and will accompany you throughout the visits.
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie has been a center for faience pottery since the 17th century; lavender cultivation transformed Valensole’s rural economy in the 19th–20th centuries.
The Gorges du Verdon and lake are sensitive environments—stay on marked paths, minimize noise on the lake, and support local businesses that follow sustainable practices.
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