10 Tours in Lourmarin That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover the famous hilltop villages of the Luberon national park on your private tour from Aix-en-Provence. Admire the beautiful surroundings and enter the world of Pater Mayle in his book 'A Year in Provence'. Visit Gordes, Roussillon and Lourmarin during this half-day excursion.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Tips, Guided tour in villages

During this shore excursion from Marseille seaport, you will discover some of the most beautiful Provence villages of Luberon : such as Lourmarin, Bonnieux, Roussillon and Gordes.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

There is no better way to discover the charms of Provence but with a local guide. Your guide has the accent of the locals and will take you through the Lubéron to the most famous villages, Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Lourmarin. See the lavender in june and july.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Blue Badge guide, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Our petanque lessons are available every day, all year long. The tour last at least 2 hours. First we'll teach you, only in English, the rules of the game along with a brief history of the sport. Then you'll learn how to handle the ball, throw, shoot, score, and master the fine art of disputing. You'll play competitive games of petanque (with a glass of rosé in your hand, of course!). Your hosts will also have some homemade Pastis for sampling. We will present the winning team with a commemorative trophy during an aperitif with pastis, rosé, red wine and traditional homemade Provencal snacks (pasta, tapenade, mushroom and goat cheese).

Inclusions: Petanque ball, Alcoholic Beverages, Your hosts will also have some homemade Pastis for sampling. Apero with Pastis, rosé, red wine and traditional homemade Provencal snacks

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Spend a morning fishing one of Provence's most beautiful lakes or rivers! Experienced sportsmen will marvel at the natural beauty of the countryside, with a little luck, catch the pike, perch or carp.

Inclusions: Fishing equipment, an outdoorsman's breakfast, including bread, sausage, paté, tapenade and red wine (juice for kids), an outdoorsman's breakfast, including bread, sausage, paté, tapenade and red wine (juice for kids)

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Hike the hills of the Luberon in the wild, natural spring and fossils from 20 million years ago, when this part of Provence was underwater. This beautiful nature walk, you will learn to recognize fossils, identify wild herbs growing naturally in the countryside and drink homemade Pastis mixed with water from a natural spring, like a Provencal native straight out of a Peter Mayle novel .. We'll show you lingering evidence of the first humans in the region, from nearly 130,000 years ago. After the hike, you will have a beautiful fish pond in the countryside, where a table will be waiting for you with a traditional aperitif (rosé and red wine, homemade Provencal pâté, tapenade, mushrooms, etc.) and great stories . Because we are in the Luberon National Park, we regret that we can not allow guests to take up ancient fossils from the site. Photos, however, are encouraged!

Inclusions: traditional aperitif (rosé and red wine, homemade Provencal pâté, tapenade, mushrooms, etc.), traditional aperitif (rosé and red wine, homemade Provencal pâté, tapenade, mushrooms, etc.)

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Mushroom hunting excursions are available from September 15 until November 15 (weather permitting). We will use knives and sneakers (provided). During your time in Provence you will learn how to distinguish between edible and poisonous mushrooms. We will hunt for about 10 different varieties, including: ceps, chanterelle, golden chanterelle, mushroom hedgehog, blue stalk mushroom, Tricholoma myomyces, Saffron milk cap, white saddle, elfin saddle, and black trumpet. You'll discover the quiet, unspoiled forests of the area and enjoy the bucolic and relaxed atmosphere of Provence. You will need to be comfortable with that, you do not mind getting muddy.

Inclusions: Basketball and knives for mushroom hunting, an outdoorsman's breakfast, including bread, sausage, paté, tapenade, mushrooms and red wine (juice for the kids), will be served., an outdoorsman's breakfast, including bread, sausage, paté, tapenade, mushrooms and red wine (juice for the kids), will be served.

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Immerse yourself in one of the world's oldest traditions. Take a tour of the Provençal farm, learn how to grow and make wine, make the most of ancient oak barrels that are waist-high, have enough room for 4+ people, and have a view of Mount Sainte Victoire. You'll be regaled with harvest stories passed down from local farmers and learn traditional French drinking songs. You will also learn to tell the difference between the different types of local grapes and wines. Grape stomps are followed by a buffet of cheese, paté, charcuterie, red wine and a tasting of our farm olive oil and truffle oil. It's an authentic French experience that is full of laughter, fun for all ages and makes memorable vacation photos that you'll cherish long after your toes are no longer sticky.

Inclusions: several cheeses and charcuterie selections with honey truffle, truffle oil and salt truffle, with all you care to drink red wine and rosé, several cheeses and charcuterie selections with honey truffle, truffle oil and salt truffle, with all you care to drink red wine and rosé

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Go behind the scenes of the world's most secretive business. Take a tour of a Provencal truffle plantation, learn how truffles are grown and truffle dogs are trained, and go on a hunt for France's elusive "black gold" with professional hunters who know the tricks of the trade. You will be regaled with stories of successes and sabotage, and learn to tell the difference between a real Provençal tuber melanosporum and its inferior Chinese counterparts. You'll also learn how to properly clean, store and cook with truffles. The Pastras olive and truffle oil.

Inclusions: The Pastras olive and truffle oil., The Pastras olive and truffle oil.

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Named after the mountain range between Cavaillon & Manosque, the Luberon a Provençal patchwork of hilltop villages, vineyards, ancient abbeys & mile after mile of fragrant lavender fields. A rural region that makes time for the good things in life – especially food & wine. Nearly every village hosts its own weekly market, packed with stalls selling local specialities. Visit Roussillon, Menerbes, Lacoste, village of the Marque de Sade’s 11th century château, impressive public artworks & quaint tiny houses. In 1771 the Marquis fled Paris to escape the scandals created by his erotic writing. The château belongs to Pierre Cardin. Journey on through Bonnieux to Gordes, the ancient beehive-shaped village des Bories passing through the Luberon massif & cliff-lined Combe de Lourmarin into the village of Lourmarin itself. Once a quiet farming town, now its streets are lined with design shops, galleries & boutiques. From walking around town, you can't miss the Renaissance Château de Lourmarin.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick up and drop off in different locations incl Avignon, Aix & Marseille including rental villa.

Exclusions: Time is allowed to stop for lunch, at your leisure, but the cost is not included. We are happy to make recommendations., Admission to historic sites