A Day Trip from Aix to the Luberon Villages (shared)

Highlights

  • Discover the beautiful region of the Luberon

  • Visit beautiful villages such as Gordes or Roussillon

  • English speaking guide, expert of Provence

  • Travel in Premium, A/C vehicle

Summary

Enjoy a small group shared full-day trip from Aix en Provence & visit the most beautiful villages of the Luberon region. Visit the Provence region, admire beautiful landscapes. Reach the Luberon and discover Gordes, Roussillon & Lourmarin.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
8
Pricing (From)
Adult: (13-99 years)
€150.00
Child: (4-12 years)
€100.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

8.45 am - Meeting point at Aix en Provence Tourism office
We will come and pick you up at centrally located Aix en Provence Tourism Office.

09:00 AM : Departs from  Aix en Provence Tourism office
10:00 AM : Reach the village of Gordes
Visit one of the most beautiful villages of Provence

11:30 AM : Admire Senanque Abbey
Can be surrounded by Lavender fields during the blooming season

12:15 PM : Free time for lunch (at own expense)
02:00 PM : Visit the village of Roussillon
03:00 PM : Visit Lourmarin village
05:00 PM : Drop off at Aix en Provence tourism office

Meet your English speaking local guide

On this small group shared full-day tour, our expert English speaking driver guides will have you discover the city of the popes and the beautiful hilltop villages of Provence. In the morning, we will come and pick you up in front of the Aix en Provence tourist office. Meet your guide who will go over the itinerary and program of the day with you. Then, board your comfortable A/C vehicle and depart for your full-day shared tour to visit the beautiful villages of the Luberon.

Visit the village of Gordes 

This morning, head out to the village of Gordes, classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Facing the Luberon mountain range, the village is composed of small paved streets, known as calades, where it feels so nice to get lost in. To mostly appreciate this unique village, magic operates in spring and autumn as summer is very crowded by the number of visitors.

Admire the Senanque Abbey

After the visit of Gordes, it will be time to take you to the beautiful area of Senanque to admire the Cistercian abbey of Senanque where you will take time for a photo stop. In July, the Abbey is surrounded by magnificent Lavender fields. The Abbey is still home to a community of Cistercian monks that follow the rule of Saint Benedict. Cultivation of lavandin, of olive trees, production of honey, visits of the abbey, hospitality and monastic shop permit the monks to live but also to maintain and restore the monument.

Free time for lunch

After the visit, it will be time to stop in a local village for lunch. Don't hesitate to ask your guide for suggestions.

Roussillon & The Ochre Trail

Your tour from Aix en Provence continues with the visit of some of the most beautiful villages of the Luberon region. The villages of Lourmarin and Roussillon are next on your program. Roussillon is a typical hilltop village located just above a rock formation called the “Provencal Colorado“. Here, you will have some time for personal discovery that will allow you to stroll down the village or walk along the “ochre path", a 30 minute walk.

The Ochre Trail

Discover one of the main highlights of the village of Roussillon, the Ochre Trail, an easy walking trail that takes place in what used to be an Ochre Quarry. Extracted during the 18th century, the mining has now stopped but the location is quite stunning. The natural Ochre pigments mixed with the sand of the cliffs constitute a mineral landscape made up of Iron Oxide that creates colors ranging from bright yellow to violet. Before returning to Aix en Provence, finish with the visit of Lourmarin.

Lourmarin

The village of Lourmarin is quite unique. As you stroll the winding streets, the architecture in the village reveals its many riches: from the Renaissance to the Baroque period, from Classicism to the 19th century, the houses in Lourmarin highlight the incomparable know-how of those builders often little known to the general public. 

Located in a gorgeous setting that is surrounded by olive and almond trees, the village has attracted numerous artists and writers such Henri Bosco and Albert Camus. Again, enjoy some time in the village where options include the visit of its ancient castle. The village was the source of inspiration for Peter Mayle’s “A year in Provence”.

After the visit, it will be time to return to Aix en Provence.

What’s included?

  • Visit of Gordes village & admire Senanque Abbey

  • Visit Lourmarin village

  • Visit Roussillon village

  • Personal insurance and expenses.

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.

  • Meals and drinks.

  • Gratuities for the driver/guide.

Things to know

Before you book

  • English speaking tour.

  • Tour involves walking and is not suitable for wheelchairs.

  • Children under 4 years old are not allowed on the tour

  • Small group Provence tour, maximum 8 persons

Before you go

  • Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time

  • Day Trip available from April to end of October

  • Minimum 2 persons for tour to depart

  • Recommended comfortable walking shoes.

Cancellation Policy

    Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to [email protected] (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule: Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund: > Up to 24 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees. > 24 hours prior to departure and less > no refund All semi private tours depart on time. Clients should present themselves at the allocated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Driver/guide will not wait unless Ophorus has been previously informed that the client will be late with a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes. Beyond that waiting time, tours will depart and Ophorus cannot be held responsible for clients missing their tour.

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About operator:

Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France. 

Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world. 

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