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Best of Luberon in an afternoon from Avignon

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Provence Afternoon Half Day Trip from Avignon

5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Journey back in time to historic Provence on this half-day tour from Avignon. Discover the Luberon with perched villages like beautiful Gordes and Roussillon.

5h30 tour through Provence from Avignon
Stroll in the village of Gordes, widely considered among France’s most beautiful villages
Your tour will allow you to visit Roussillon in the Luberon regional park
Tour includes round-trip travel by 8-seat minivan from Avignon

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This afternoon tour visits four top attractions in Provence in just six hours.

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned minivan (8 seats)
Driver/guide

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pick up / drop off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

41 Cr Jean Jaurès, 84000 Avignon, France
Meet your guide outside the Tourist Office of Avignon.

Start time

01:30 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Your tour begins with afternoon pickup by comfortable minivan from Avignon.

From this lofty vantage point, spot other hilltop towns that decorate the landscape like the gorgeous village of Gordes – which is your next stop!

Tumbling down the hillside in waves of white rock and terracotta, Gordes is a masterpiece of stone architecture. Tour Gorde’s charming shops, have a look at the reconstructed Renaissance castle and enjoy more sweeping vistas of the Luberon valley.

Upgrade your excursion to visit the stunning village of Roussillon for an unforgettable look at the region’s famous ochre cliffs, painted in swathes of red and yellow. Grab any last souvenirs before heading back to Avignon, where your tour ends in the evening.

Roussillon

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Le Pont Julien

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lacoste (Pass By)

Gordes

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Children under 4 years old are not allowed on tours
From April to October - From 1.30 pm to 7.00 pm
From November to March - From 12.30 pm to 6.30 pm
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Denise_R

Jeremy, our guide for the afternoon, was great. Personally identified us at the specified pickup point, introduced himself immediately and was happy to accommodate our request to sit “up front” due to car travel issues…..thank you! Tour was really enjoyable, a nice small group of 8 people. All pre-tour info & reminders were delivered well in advance. Jeremy was really forthcoming with information as we travelled, happy to answer our questions and was certainly a very safe driver. The 3 villages visited were all beautiful and were very glad we had the opportunity to visit each of them. If you’re looking for a 1/2 day afternoon tour that will give you an insight into the Luberon, then I’d definitely recommend.

Reviews

4.5

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Very Good

DAEHYUN_S, Apr 2024

Roussilion, Gordes is awesome city Ruberon region. Nice guide, good weather, landscape, traveller. Enjoy the afternoon trip!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience with A la française, we hope to see you soon in Provence Regards.

Fabulous Luberon Villages Experience

Catherine_T, Apr 2024

Our guide Remy's enthusiastic yet relaxed vibe made for an enjoyable tour. His knowledge and friendly, fun demeanor added to the day's wonderful locations.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Bonjour, Thanks for your comment. We are happy that you enjoyed this tour with Remy, we hope to see you soon in Provence, Best regards Team A la Française !

Stunning Luberon

bunnynlee, Mar 2024

After spending three wonderful days in the center of Avignon I knew there was another side of Provence that I wanted to see. This tour took us to 4 different, stunning hilltop villages in the countryside of Luberon. At each stop we had just the right amount of time to wander, take pictures, and absorb the ambience of the area. For me, walking through these villages is like being in a fairy tale. Our guide and driver, Émile, shared a wealth of information while we drove around and when we arrived at each location. He told us about the region, it’s deep history and current day, and he made us all feel very much at ease asking any kind of questions . The van was comfortable, the villages are amazing, and Émile is a knowledgeable, personable, funny and profession guide!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Bonjour, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with lot of details and our guide Emile! Thank you for choosing A la Française! and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience! Best regards, A LA FRANCAISE! TEAM

Wonderful tour of the Luberon

Elizabeth_E, Oct 2023

The tour guide was very informative, enthusiastic, and entertaining. The pace of the tour was perfect, allowing us time to enjoy the beauty of the landscape and the Luberon villages.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Bonjour Elisabeth , We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback and for recommending our guide. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience. Team A la Française !

Excellent Tour of Lovely Luberon Towns

John_F, Oct 2023

Jus was very engaging, provided many insights as to the history of the Luberon area and its culture, and further gave us tips/comments about the towns we visited. He also told many humorous stories while driving between towns. Regarding the towns themselves, I loved Roussillon’s red color themed villa the best with its quaint lanes and shops. It was fun to explore. Gorses and Bonnieux are also beautiful and unique. Loved this tour and strongly recommend it!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Bonjour, We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback and our guide Jocelyn. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience. Best regards Team A la Française !

Nice medieval villages, nice Guide

EmmaA_R, Oct 2023

Nice medieval villages, good and knowledgeable guide. Small group with nice people.. Nice weather. Enjoyable tour

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Bonjour We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback, all details and for recommending our guide . Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience. Team A la Française !

Worthwhile tour

Maureen_T, Sep 2023

Our guide Remi was excellent at sharing history of the sites. Each of the stops was adequate for time to explore the small villages.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback, all details and for recommending our guide Remi. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience. Team A la Française !

Great half day exploring villages and sights outside of Avignon!

Carol_J, Sep 2023

Our day trip was excellent and our guide was very knowledgeable and personable! Highly recommend this trip!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Hello, We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback, all details and for recommending our guide . Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience. Team A la Française !

Luberon wonders

Steven_D, Aug 2023

Joce guide was informative, engaging, and added to the entire experience. Sights were exciting and placed in historic perspective by Joce. Wonderful afternoon highly recommended.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hello, We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback and for recommending our guide. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience. Team A la Française !

Not what I expected

June_S, Jul 2023

Shame it didn’t follow description of your provided on purchasing Selected this tour specifically to see Abbey

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hello , In the description of this tour , we don't mention that you will visit Abbey .

Fun day with Florian

Lisa_P, Jul 2023

Our wonderful guide Florian shared historical details and fun facts. Especially interesting was the Roman bridge that has withstood flooding due to its architectural design. So happy we saw some lavender fields!!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hello , We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback and for recommending our guide. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience. Team A la Française !

Le voyage parfait

neil, Jun 2023

Our driver Gislaine was very knowledgeable, helpful and fun to be with …. Easy to talk to and always on time

Response from Host, Jun 2023

We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback and for recommending our guide. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience. Team A la Française !

Beautiful afternoon

Claire_M, Jun 2023

This trip is a great way to see the surrounding countryside and experience the vibe of 3 different villages. Joce our guide was superb - extremely knowledgeable about the area and his love of Provence/Luberon was infectious. Nothing was too much trouble and he worked hard to ensure that all 4 disparate groups were included. If you fancy escaping the cities and towns of Provence for an afternoon then I thoroughly recommend this tour- beautiful countryside, vineyards, wild flowers & of course the lavender fields all en route to beautiful historic villages. Enjoy....

Response from Host, Jun 2023

The tour guide and all of...

Kyle_M, Jun 2023

The tour guide and all of the stops were amazing. It was also just the right amount of time. I would highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Great sights and tour guide

Luke_M, Jun 2023

Great tour guide, very informative with good sense of humour, and chosen sights were great, highly recommended

Response from Host, Jun 2023

A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon exploring the Luberon

Denise_R, May 2023

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Great short view of Provence…

Cynthia_S, May 2023

Great guide who gave us lots of good info but also had a great sense of humor to make it a fun afternoon. He also was very accommodating when it started to rain and hit us closer to our sights without extended walking. We saw three great villages but also many sites along the way. Highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us and recommending our guide . Thank you for choosing A la Francaise! and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience!... Team A la Française!

A fabulous afternoon exploring Provence!

Jillian_M, Apr 2023

What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon exploring the beautiful villages of Provence! Our guide Joce deserves 6 stars!! He has a passion for Provence and enjoyed sharing it with us! I highly recommend this afternoon tour. Wish I could have stayed in Avignon longer and done another tour with this company :)

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with us .We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on another tour soon! Team A la Française ! Best regards,

Gorgeous views and sights all day

Kiran_D, Apr 2023

We ended up being upgraded to the full day tour they offer oppose to this due to issues they had with one of the minivans but I’m so glad we did! Saw so many beautiful sights all day with our fantastic guide, Arno. Memorable day!!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! It's always great to hear that our customers have had a memorable experience on our tours. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with more enjoyable and memorable adventures in the future. Team A la Française !

Late November

David_M, Nov 2022

My wife and I were the only ones on the tour. It was a great way to see several villages and learn as much as we could about each town, the Luberon region, and France in general. Late November is off-season, so it felt like we had each unique village to ourselves, which we enjoyed. Most of the stores were closed, but at least each village had a few open, which is all we needed for souvenirs, food, wine, etc given the time allotted. Our tour guide Emmanuel was excellent.

Response from Host, Nov 2022

Dear David, Thank you very much for your positive feedback for our guide Emmanuel. We hope to see you again soon on other guided tours to discover the region with A LA FRANCAISE! Best regards.

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