A day in the Lavenders and Villages of Provence

After about 30 minutes drive from Avignon, stop in a large lavender field around the village of Velleron, with a breathtaking view of Mont Ventoux. Then about 45 minutes drive to Roussillon.

Visit the village entirely coloured with ochre and listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in France, also having a nice panorama over the valley. Then about 15 minutes drive to the picnic area of Murs.

Picnic stop near the village of Murs, with stunning views of the valley. The picnic will consist only of fresh produce from local farms. Then 10 to 15 minutes drive to Sénanque Abbey.

Stop at the Abbaye de Sénanque, where you will be fascinated by the beauty of its architecture, its history, but especially its lavender fields with the abbey as a backdrop, giving an artistic touch to your photos. Then 15 minutes drive to Gordes.

1 hour of free time in the village of Gordes to allow you to walk in the cobblestone streets of one of the most beautiful villages in France. Then 5 minutes drive to the viewpoint on the village of Gordes.

Iconic photo stop on the village of Gordes and its dry stone constructions on the rocky promontory overlooking the valley. Then 15 minutes drive to the last lavender field.

Stop in a magnificent lavender field located in the town of Oppède, with a magnificent view of the surrounding farm and the Luberon massif in the background. Then about 45 minutes to 1 hour drive back to Avignon. Note: depending on the flowering and cutting of the lavender, this field can be replaced by another lavender field located on the Plateau des Claparèdes, 30 minutes drive from Gordes and 1h15 from Avignon.