We will collect you from your location in or around Marseille and take you to see some of the beautiful lavender fields, a distillery or a museum and the lovely spectacular hilltop towns with breathtaking views of this region. We will be stopping for many photo opportunities and a lunch stop for you to have some time to explore.
Your tour of the lavender fields will either be in the Luberon region or Sault, depending on the dates you choose
Don't hesitate to get in touch with us for available dates and prices and we can confirm the best location to visit within your time available.
Walking in Van Gogh footsteps in Arles plus a visit to Les Beaux de Provence to the Carrières des Lumières with spectacular art-based multimedia shows in a former quarry with projected images of famous paintings * set to music. If in season we can stop to see the sunflower fields too.
*The Carrier Des Luminere changes the artists they highlight yearly. Here are the themes and dates:
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We will take you for a wine tasting experience at Château la Coste, where you can taste across their range of wines, and discover the winemaking process. The vineyard, with its exceptional 500-acre biodynamic vineyard, combined with all the elements of the perfect French Art de Vivre.
You can take a stroll down the art promenade where 30 major art installations are scattered throughout the domain, amongst oak trees, 100-year old pines, vines and lavender fields.
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We will collect you from your location and take you to Avignon where we can stroll along the riverside to visit the famous bridge “Pont d’Avignon” and you will have time to discover the Palais des Papes. We will visit the most famous market, Les Halles, which is the most famous in the region for food tasting.
We can then cross over to the old city of Villeneuve and go inside the ancient fort St. Andrè and Chartreuse.
This unique architectural ensemble of the Palace Des Papes has been ranked as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This is the biggest Gothic palace in the world with its 15,000 square meters of living space, which is the equivalent of 4 Gothic cathedrals. You will have the opportunity to visit more than 20 rooms in the palace, including the Papal apartments with their priceless frescoes painted by the Italian artist Matteo Giovannetti. The Palace of the Popes, stands as the symbol of the church's way over the western Christian world in the 14th century.
Known for its famous song “On the Bridge of Avignon” you will have access to this World Heritage Site initially built in to cross the river Rhone in the 12th century. You will be able to walk on it, admire the incredible view of the city of Avignon, the Rhone and the other part which across the river called Villeneuve.
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We will collect you from your location in or around Marseille.
We will give you a personal tour telling you the hidden secrets of Aix, with its rich history and Baroque architecture, the ancient buildings where businesses still operate centuries later, the fashionable shops, the grand mansions, churches & squares.
We will stroll through the markets, stopping to taste some delicious local provincial produce; fruits, olives, cheeses, olive oils, breads and meats, plus Calissons, Madeleines and Navettes.
Aix has been the home of many artists over the centuries, Cezanne & Zola loved it here. You then have the choice to have some free time to explore the town further or we can take you to the Mont Ste.Victoire and to Cezannes’ atelier.
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Vehicle and walking tour. We will collect you from your location in or around Marseille. We will take you into the historical centre of Marseille for a walking tour and then by vehicle to the highest point to see the 360 º spectacular view from the Cathedral Notre Dame de la Garde. Following this, we will drive to the Calanques of Marseille and Cassis where you will be blown away by the beauty and the views of these rocky cliffs and bays. Finally, after this magnificent sightseeing experience, you will go onto a Vineyard to taste some outstanding wines.
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Join us & become a local for the day for this immersive tour……..
Starting at the most famous place of Marseille, Le Vieux Port & walking up to the inconspicuous lanes and streets of the Quartiers of Noailles and then onto Le Panier.
Old Marseille has developed through the years though still retaining its authenticity.
Watch the streets grow busy in the vibrant and multicultural narrow back-streets, we will give you a personal tour of these upcoming areas, in French or English. Whilst we walk and talk, we will discover the hidden parts of these neighbourhoods and their history.
You will have the opportunity to interact with locals and understand their way of life. We will show you the places not to be missed or over-looked; Shops, street sellers trading their wares, street art and artist workshops, the markets selling freshest fruit and vegetables, seafood, loose spices, navettes, delicatessens, a herbalist still trading since 1815 and the oldest building dating back to 1535.
We will take a pause & taste some delicious produce before stopping for a drink in a place with a magnificent view (drink price not included).
Once the tour is complete, you will feel like you have travelled through time and cultures to return to modern Marseille.
Where we’ll be
From The famous fish market, La Canebiere, Quartier of Panier & Noailles, local markets, Maison Empereur, Le Pere Blaize, Maison Diamantée, Hotel Cabre, vieille charite, hotel du louvre de la paix, plus plenty more...
We share tips of where to eat, from the best restaurants to the tastiest street food. Info on trips, beaches, islands, best spots, views, experiences & events.
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We will collect you from your location in or around Marseille. We will take you to Arles and then on to the Camargue. In Arles our walking tour will show you the Roman ruins of the Roman Theatre and Ampitheatre. We will go to the Place du Forum to see where Van Gogh painted his famous Night Cafe scene. There are many points to stop at on our tour with beautiful shops selling Provencal and regional products.
Then, we will drive to the heart of the Camargue Regional Nature Park, where you will go on a horse-drawn carriage tour around the reserve. You will discover the diversity of bird species, flamingos, wild horses, and many other wild animals.
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We will arrange a fun game of Pentanque for you. We provide the pentanque balls and arrange a pitch to play on. You can even bring an aperitif of your choice, which is traditional in France to play with. We explain the rules and give an overview of the games’ history .
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With its wide boulevards of the Cours Mirabeau to its narrow alleys is a beautiful vibrant city. We will give you a personal tour telling you the hidden secrets of Aix with its rich history and Baroque architecture, the ancient buildings where businesses still operate centuries later, the fashionable shops, the grand mansions, churches & squares.
Whilst we walk & talk, there is plenty to absorb with many hidden facets for us to show you and so much beauty to admire. We will take you to the places not to be missed or over-looked.
We will stroll through the many markets (Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays) in our morning tours, situated across the city on the Cours Mirabeau , Place des Prêcheurs and others, seeing the colourful, freshest produce.
The old capital of Provence is also known as The city of 1,000 fountains, with so many to see with different shapes, sizes and styles. The “mossy” fountain, Fontaine d’Eau Chaude, was built in 1734.
Aix has been the home of many artists over the centuries, and Cezanne loved it here. We can stop for a coffee/cold drink (drink price not included).
Our cultural walk will show you the best of this area.
Join us & become a local for this immersive tour with plenty of stories & anecdotes to tell.
From the Fountaine de la Rotonde, Cours Mirabeau, Hotel du Caumont, town hall, clock tower, markets, oldest patisserie plus plenty more.
Tasting some local provincial food, sharing our tips of where to eat & drink plus recommending the not be missed places, sites & vineyards to visit.
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We will collect you from your location in or around Marseille. We will take you to some of France’s most beautiful villages, listed in the top 10 in France & give you a personalised tour of your preferred places. The villages that we recommend are Gordes, Rousillion, Bonnieux, Menerbes, Oppede and The Abbey of Sénanque.
Gordes is classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, built on a rocky hill 340m above sea level offering breathtaking views of the Luberon. You will be impressed by its history, heritage and architectural richness, and its breathtaking panoramas and much more. You can visit the caves St. Firmin where you will discover the old workshops under the town.
Rousillon is above all a magical place located in the heart of the biggest ochre deposits in the world. You will be mesmerised by the wide palette of flamboyant colours in countless shades. We will take you through one of the trails of the ochre lands. You will see from close its different shades ranging from yellow to violet. Information on the geology, the flora and the history of the ochre deposits is available on site.
No matter what route you take to Bonnieux, you will see the church tower well before you arrive. At a height of 425m, the tower dominates the countryside and the surroundings of this magnificent village, situated in the Luberon. You can also admire the vast plains planted with grape vines (Cotes du Luberon), lavender*, cereals and fruit trees just as the impressionists painted them. The village has kept all its authenticity, its steep sloping streets, its fountains and washhouses, its old church or upper church, a mix of Romanesque and Gothic and a view that is worth it all. *Lavender is only in June-July.
Oppede: A historic village built on a rocky outcrop. You will find a beautiful Romanesque church dating from the 12th-century church which dominates the skyline, and the ruins of a medieval castle.
The Abbey of Senanque is a 12th-century Abbey deep in a provincial valley, where the monks still live and worship. In Lavender seasons the fields are full of colour and you can discover the spectacular building and its surroundings.
We will be stopping for many photo opportunities of these spectacular villages with breathtaking views. You will also have some free time to wander around.
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