Things to do in Gordes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur: The Best Private Tours

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

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

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

L'Isle sur la Sorgue, an ancient town surrounded by a moat of flowing water, dates from the 12th century when fishermen built huts on stilts above what was then a marsh. By the 18th century, canals lined with 70 giant wheels powered silk factories & paper mills, you'll see them as you walk around the town. Today L’Isle is the Venice of Provence, home to antiques villages housing over 300 dealers - a really great way to begin exploring the Vaucluse. Next Fontaine de Vaucluse where the largest natural spring in Europe wells up outside the village creates a fast flowing river running through the village dotted riverside cafés & shops. Next a drive into the Vaucluse to Gordes to discover numerous tiny villages before visiting Avignon with an impressive legacy of ecclesiastical architecture, most notably World Heritage listed Palais des Papes that includes an array of impressive renaissance frescos. In Avignon, we include a visit to the Pont d'Avignon, but not the Palais des Papes.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Admission to Palais des Papes & Pont St Bénézet (Pope's Palace & Avignon Bridge)

Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages

Venture into the rugged hills east of Avignon on this private half-day trip to the spectacular Luberon region, marked by cliff-top castles, tucked-away villages and stunning lavender fields (during blooming time). With your private guide, stop in the picturesque village of Roussillon. Admire the village of Gordes from the panorama view point (in Gordes photo stop only). Before to drive back to Avignon, enjoy a photo stop at the Abbey of Senanque. Your local guide will explain you the uses of lavender. Lavender blooming time from mid-June to mid-July.

Inclusions: Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach (max 8 passengers), Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Abbey of Senanque ticket entrance (photo stop only)

Discover all of the beautiful Provence in a day during this full-day excursion to the medieval and Roman Saint Remy de Provence. Explore the regional park of Luberon and the famous hilltop villages of Provence located in amazing provençal landscape. Lavender fields in July.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Tips

Visit some Luberon charming places as Fontaine de Vaucluse, a beautiful village by the river. Then go to Abbaye de Senanque, a majestic 19th Century Abbey surrounded by lavender fields. Very close is Gordes, a famous hilltop village made of local dry stone. Pursue the tour to the unique village of Roussillon, famous for its shades of red. Visit the village of Lacoste, an artist compound. Finally, head to Menerbes, a wild and quiet village, where you will have choice between several activities.  

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, A wine tasting, when applicable

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks

In this full day private tour, you will visit some of the most charming Luberon villages with your professional guide. Start with L'Isle sur la Sorgue, also called the "Venice of Provence", then continue to Roussillon famous for its ochre cliffs before ending the tour with the visit of  the hilltop village of Gordes.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Private tour, Transport by private comfortable vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pick up / drop off

Discover all of the beauty of Provence in a day during this full-day excursion to the medieval and Roman Baux-de-Provence and Saint-Remy-de-Provence. Explore the regional park of Luberon and the famous hilltop villages of Provence located in amazing provençal landscape. Lavender fields in July.

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pick up and drop off in marseille

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Tips

We suggest that you create your private itinerary in Provence. Do you feel like nature and the city in the same day? Sea and mountain? Go boating and stroll through the alleys of a medieval town? Everything is possible ! We adapt to your wishes. Half day or full day, you choose what you like the most. Marseille, the Gineste route, hiking to En Vau, the Crêtes route, Cassis and the most beautiful Calanques of the National Park by boat. Aix en Provence, its 1000 fountains and its mansions. The Sainte Victoire mountain and the Lacoste castle. Discover the Luberon: Gordes, the ochres of Roussillon, the lavender fields and the Senanque abbey. Fontaine de Vaucluse and the canals of L'isle-sur-la-Sorgue? A cooking workshop in the Halles d'Avignon, the Palais des Papes, the Côtes du Rhône wine route, Arles, Les-Baux-de-Provence, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Let us know what you want, we are here to satisfy you.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Wine during tastings is included

Exclusions: Gratuities, Paid visit entries are not included