Avignon Trip Overview
Departing from Avignon, this tour will take you first to the beautiful Provence village of Fontaine de Vaucluse, located by the river.
Then you will go to Abbaye de Senanque, a majestic 12th Century abbey surrounded by lavender fields. Your next stop will be Gordes, a famous hilltop village made of local dry stone, followed by the unique village of Roussillon, renown for its shades of red. After lunch, explore the lavender fields to stimulate all your senses, and finally, discover the village of Sault, capital of lavender, to cool the heat of the day.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Avignon, France
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Full-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
Departing from Avignon, this tour will take you first to the beautiful Provence village of Fontaine de Vaucluse, located by the river.
Then you will go to Abbaye de Senanque, a majestic 12th Century abbey surrounded by lavender fields. Your next stop will be Gordes, a famous hilltop village made of local dry stone, followed by the unique village of Roussillon, renown for its shades of red. After lunch, explore the lavender fields to stimulate all your senses, and finally, discover the village of Sault, capital of lavender, to cool the heat of the day.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: La Fontaine de Vaucluse, France
This beautiful green village, by the river, in quiet and romantic.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Gordes Castle, Place du Chateau, 84220, Gordes France
The must-do photo spot facing Gordes village
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque, D177a, 84220, Gordes France
Surrounded by lavender fields, this XIIth century abbey is a Provence symbol.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Vieille Ville de Gordes, Gordes France
Visit the famous hilltop village, traditionally made of local dry stone, and enjoy the provencal market on Tuesday.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Le Sentier Des Ocres De Roussillon, 84220 Roussillon, Gordes France
Fill your eyes with warm colors with the different shades of ocher decorating the houses, and walk the “Ochre Path”. Enjoy the provencal market on Thursday. Free time for lunch.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mont Ventoux, 84390 Brantes France
Visit of the village of Sault and stops by the Lavender fields
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
