Full-day lavender tour in Valensole from Aix en Provence

The tour departs from Aix-en-Provence where you'll meet your friendly guide. Climb aboard your minivan and travel into the heart of lavender country and towards the Valensole Plateau. You'll enjoy amazing views as your guide takes you along the picturesque roads which wind through the lavender fields.Crossing the valley of the Durance River you'll arrive at the Valensole Plateau. This area is specialised in the "lavandin" culture, and you'll find out about the history, traditions and culture behind this "blue gold". You'll also get the chance to meet a local producer who will share his knowledge and passion for lavender and lavandin! This is the perfect opportunity to learn everything about the culture and traditions associated with lavender: its harvest, distillation and the different products that are made from it.Then you'll journey on for a visit to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. The village is perched up high in the limestone cliffs and is famous for its earthenware workshops. There will be free time for a visit and lunch (lunch is not included). Continue with a stop at the Pont de Galetas for a scenic view of the breathtaking opening of the Grand Canyon of the River Verdon. and enjoy a peaceful stop at Sainte-Croix, where you can leisurely wander along the serene shores of the lake, before ending the tour at Aix-en-Provence.