Lavender fields in Provence

Lavender Tour of Provence, 4 Hours

550,00 €

Price per group, 1 to 8 guests.

The Valensole plateau in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region rises to an altitude of 500 m and stretches for many kilometers. Its main activities are agriculture, tourism and crafts, and it is famous for its truffle and lavender crops. Over 80,000 hectares of the plateau are cultivated (95% lavandin and 5% lavender), which is why it’s known as the “granary of the region”.

Lavandin is the plateau’s most famous crop, but has been on the verge of extinction over the past 30 years due to foreign competition.

It is mainly used in the production of Marseille soap, or distilled for perfume or scents, or used by local beekeepers during the flowering season (June-July) to extract the famous lavender honey and in the past for its medicinal virtues.

In addition to the superb lavender fields, the Valensole plateau also boasts olive and almond groves: the 7-hectare Petit Saint-Jean olive grove is home to some 1,500 olive trees, and the almond grove was entirely planted with almond trees until the 1960s. Its highly prized almonds were used in the production of Aix-en-Provence calissons.

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This half-day lavender tour of Provence from Marseille lasts 4 hours, for 1 to 8 guests in an 8-seat minivan. You visit the Terra Roma distillery on the Valensole plateau, walk through the fields and taste honey and almonds at a beekeeper’s. Arriving by cruise ship? See our shore excursions from the Marseille cruise port.

Discover the true essence of Provence on this half-day journey to the Valensole plateau. Immerse yourself in the vivid colors and sweet fragrances of endless lavender fields, visit an authentic family distillery, and taste the finest local treasures from regional artisans.

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Visit to the Terra Roma distillery: On arrival, we’ll start with a guided tour of the Terra Roma distillery. You’ll discover the secrets of distilling lavender and other aromatic plants, an ancestral skill of the region.

Local products store: After the distillery, we’ll visit the store where you can buy local products and souvenirs such as essential oils, soaps and much more.

Lavender fields & photo session: We continue our journey through the lavender fields, which stretch as far as the eye can see. A special time is set aside for a short photo session in the fields to capture these unique colors and scents of Provence. Don’t forget your camera 😉

Tasting at a beekeeper’s: Finally, we’ll finish with a visit to a local beekeeper, where you can taste artisanal honey and almonds. Depending on availability, you can also enjoy olive oil or fresh olives.

Lavender tour itinerary

Transfer to Valensole (1h15)
Visit lavender fields, Terra Roma distillery & tastings (1h30)
Transfer back to Marseille (1h15)

What is included

🚐 Minivan 8 seats luxe
👥 1 to 8 persons
🕒 4 Hours
✅ All expenses related included: tolls, insurance, taxes, gas.

What’s Extra : Drinks, Museum or admission fees.

If you would like to share this tour with others on your cruise ship, you can post a message on the site: www.cruisecritic.co.uk where fellow travelers are easily found.

Price and group size

Price per group, 1 to 8 guests.

For a group of 8, that is about €69 per person.

For cruise passengers

  • Where we meet you: At the cruise port, at the exit of your ship, with a sign showing your name. If you have already left the port on your own, we can also meet you in the center of Marseille. Usual meeting time: between 8 and 9 a.m. for a morning tour, between 12:15 and 1:15 p.m. for an afternoon tour.
  • Back on board: We bring you back to your ship at least 1 hour before it leaves.
  • Your group: Private group, 1 to 8 guests.
  • If your ship cannot dock: If your ship skips the port or cannot dock, your booking is refunded in full (100%).

For tours from the port of Toulon / La Seyne sur Mer :
There will be a supplement of 90€ because I’m based in Marseille, which means a 2-hour round trip.

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