From Avignon: Luberon's Main Villages & Sites Tour From Avignon: Half-day Luberon's Main Villages & Sites Tour

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ID: GYG488468-865244
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Country: France

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Discover the best of Luberon: • villages: Gordes, Roussillon, Saignon • monuments & sites: Senanque Abbey, Mines de Bruoux • local specialities: Wine, Les Agnels distillery, the House of Candied Fruit
The best of Luberon in a Full-day or Half-day tour, from Avignon, with a fantastic shared picnic during full-day and morning tours only, made with fresh products from local farmers (fresh eggs, tapenade, bell peppers cream, goat cheese with bell peppers, melon, grape juice) for a convivial time spent together:

45 min. drive to Gordes

• Gordes, the world's most beautiful village for Travel + Leisure American magazine (photo stop only).

15 min. drive to Domaine de la Citadelle

• Domaine de la Citadelle, one of the best Luberon's winery. You will taste several wines produced on site (white, red and rosé).

20 min. drive to Roussillon

• Roussillon, the full-orange village built on old ochre's quarries, listed among the most beautiful villages of France.

25 min. drive to Sénanque Abbey

• Senanque Abbey, a Cistercian monastery from the Middle Ages where monks are still living, produce their own products thanks to the big lavender fields in front of the abbey.

And if you book the Full-day tour, you will also see:

30 min. drive to the Mines de Bruoux

• Mines de Bruoux, an old ochre's quarry used until the 1990s. You will do the site's guided tour inside the galleries for a refreshing moment (10°C). Entry ticket included.

5 min. drive to the House of the Candied Fruit

• the House of the Candied Fruit. You will taste some candied fruits and learn about their history in this shop located in the candied fruit's capital city, Apt.

15 min. drive to Saignon

• Saignon, a very beautiful off the beaten track village. You will enjoy the stunning view over the village and the valley from the Rock of Bellevue.

15 min. drive to Les Agnels distillery

• Les Agnels distillery. You will learn a lot about how lavender is distilled to make essential oils, soaps, perfumes and other products.

1h drive to the Tourist Office of Avignon

Highlights

  • Explore some of the most beautiful villages of France: Gordes and Roussillon
  • Discover local specialities such as wine, lavender and candied fruits
  • Cool off inside the Mines de Bruoux and learn about how ochre was used
  • Admire the beauty and quiet of Senanque Abbey and Saignon
  • Love the friendly picnic made with fresh products from local farmers

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Roussillon and Saignon are a bit sloppy to reach the view point.
Your guide will bea wearing a sky blue polo shirt. The car is black with "Ventourisme" on the sides.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.