"We took the tour of Verdon gorge with stops at a waterfall, 2 villages, and the lake at the gorge. Matt is an energetic knowledgeable guide, full of enthusiasm. He gave detailed explanations of what we were about see in order to set the context, recommended restaurants at the villages we visited and let us know how far the next restrooms were so we could plan that as well. He even stopped to pick up thyme, rosemary, and figs from the roadside. Anyone getting Matt as their guide will have a great tour."
Provence · Lavender + Gorges du Verdon
Valensole Lavender & Gorges du Verdon Combo Tours
Valensole and Europe's grandest canyon sit side by side. Combo day tours add turquoise Lac de Sainte-Croix and clifftop Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.
From
$121
per person
Free cancellation
- 4.5 / 5 2841+ Reviews
- Round-Trip Transport From Aix · Marseille · Nice
- Photo Stops In the Blooming Fields
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
Why Book a Lavender & Verdon Gorge Combo
The most scenery you can fit into a single Provence day.
Highlights
- Discover the gorges of the Verdon, known to be the great canyons of Europe
- Photograph purple lavender fields with the snowy Alps in the background
- Visit the charming medieval village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie for lunch
- Enjoy spectacular views of the Verdon, its deep gorges and turquoise waters
What's Included
- Transfer from and to your hotel or private address in Nice
- Driver/bilingual-guide
- Shared or private tour (depending on option selected)
How the Lavender & Verdon Tour Works
Fields, gorge, lake, and village — in one well-planned loop.
Choose Your Departure City
Pick a tour leaving from Aix-en-Provence (closest), Marseille, or Nice. Each is a guided day trip with round-trip transport — no rental car or route-planning needed.
Book a Date in Bloom Season
The lavender peaks roughly late June to mid-July. Book early — bloom-season weekends sell out, and the fields are harvested from around mid-July.
Confirm Instantly
Pay through our secure GetYourGuide booking partner — instant confirmation by email, mobile voucher, and free cancellation on most tours up to 24 hours before.
Ride to the Plateau
Meet your guide at the pickup point and travel by air-conditioned minibus to the Valensole plateau for photo stops in the fields and a working lavender-farm visit.
Photo Gallery
Lavender, the Verdon Gorge & Lac de Sainte-Croix
Purple plateau, turquoise water, and limestone cliffs — Provence's biggest scenery in one day.
Book Your Experience
Check Availability & Prices
Select your date and group size. Instant confirmation — free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Compare Lavender & Verdon Gorge Tours
A classic combo day, a boat-picnic version, or a full Provence loop — compared.
| Feature | TOP RATED Lavender & Verdon Combo | Lavender + Canyon Boat Picnic | Full-Day Provence Loop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From $121/per person | $333 | $229 |
| Lavender Fields | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gorges du Verdon | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lac de Sainte-Croix | Yes | Yes — with boat | Yes |
| Moustiers-Sainte-Marie | Yes | Often | Yes |
| Picnic / Boat | No | Boat + picnic | No |
| Best For | Best value combo | A special, active day | Seeing the most of Provence |
| Check Availability | View Tour | View Tour |
More Lavender & Verdon Gorge Tours
Combine the lavender with the canyon, the lake, and a perched village.
FROM NICEFrom Nice: Verdon Gorges & Lavender Fields Tour & Transport
Discover Gorges du Loup waterfall on this day trip from Nice with transport. Drink coffee in Castellane, see Verdon's turquoise waters, visit Moustier Sainte Marie's, Lake Sainte Croix, and lavender fields.
FULL PROVENCEFrom Nice: Full-Day Provence and Lavender Tour
Discover the magnificent lavender fields, a dream of color and perfume.
BOAT PICNICGorges du Verdon : Lavenders, Canyon Boat Picnic & Villages
A day like a local in Gorges-du-Verdon. You will stroll in lavenders fields off the beaten path, have a boat picnic with wines in the canyon and visit the amazing village of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon.
PREMIUMVisit the lavender fields, the Gorges du Verdon, and Moustiers from Aix
Visit the Verdon gorges, the Valensole plateau with its lavender fields, and explore the village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Lavender + Verdon Gorge
The Fields and the Canyon Are the Same Trip
Why so many tours combine them.
The Valensole plateau and the Gorges du Verdon — Europe’s deepest river canyon — are neighbours, which is why the most rewarding day tours treat them as one outing. You get the lavender in the morning light, then drop to the turquoise Lac de Sainte-Croix, the reservoir at the canyon’s mouth, and the clifftop village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie with its famous gold star strung between two peaks.
These combo tours are the best scenery-per-day option in Provence: purple fields, white limestone cliffs, jade-green water, and a storybook village, all in one loop. Some add a boat or pedalo on the lake or a picnic; the premium versions run as private vehicles with flexible timing.
This is also the page that captures the popular “lavender and Verdon Gorge” search — and the strongest-reviewed tour in our data runs this route. Coming from the Riviera, see the dedicated tour from Nice; for the fields alone, start with tours from Aix.
Want to focus on the canyon itself — the clifftop viewpoints along the Route des Crêtes, rafting from Castellane, and boat trips on Lac de Sainte-Croix? Our sister site is a full guide to Gorges du Verdon tours.
Guest Reviews
What Travelers Say
4.5/5
from 2841 verified travelers
"Matt was awesome!! Funny and informative. He drives fast but safe so you can get the most out of the tour. So happy we got him."
"Matt was a great driver and he took time to tell us all kind of infos and facts of the places we went by. Really charming and funny person, as well as very helping towards strangers on our way . We made a lot of stops for nice views and generally had a good time"
"Our tour guide was Denys, he was great! He was punctual with picking us up at our Airbnb in the morning. He explained what to expect for the day very clearly, along with his own personal recommendations for how long we should spend at certain stops. Because we went in October, we didnt see the lavender fields, but that was expected. Overall it was a great tour! We stopped in two beautiful villages as well as some viewpoints along the drive with breathtaking views. Finally, we made it to the lake which we were able to rent a paddle boat and get out onto the water. It was our favorite day of our trip, we would definitely recommend!!"
"The guide was cheerful and informative and bilingual was appreciated. The trip itself was beautiful but it was nice to have a kind and helpful guide."
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See All ReviewsReady to See the Valensole Lavender in Bloom?
Skip the self-drive logistics — let a local guide handle the route, photo stops, and farm visits. Choose from lavender tours departing Aix, Marseille & Nice, most with free cancellation. Starting from $121 per person.
Browse Lavender ToursFAQ — Lavender & Verdon Gorge Tours
Everything to know about combining the lavender fields with the canyon.
Yes. The Valensole plateau sits right beside the Gorges du Verdon, and Lac de Sainte-Croix is about 30 minutes east of the fields — which is why combo day tours can cover both comfortably.
It's a large turquoise reservoir at the mouth of the Gorges du Verdon, popular for swimming and for renting pedalos and electric boats. Many tours stop here for the views or for time on the water.
Moustiers is a clifftop village classed among France's 'most beautiful villages', known for its faïence ceramics and the gold star suspended on a chain between two peaks above the town. It's the gateway between the lavender and the gorge.
For the fields in full colour, travel late June to mid-July; harvest begins around mid-July. The Verdon Gorge and lake are scenic year-round, but the lavender is the time-sensitive part.
Some versions include a boat or pedalo on Lac de Sainte-Croix, or free time to swim; others just stop for the view. Check the specific tour — the boat-picnic options make the lake a highlight.
Combo tours are full-day trips, often 9–11 hours, especially from Nice. There's significant driving, broken up by the fields, the lake, the gorge viewpoints, and the village.
No. The fields are private working farms; picking and walking into the rows is not allowed. Enjoy and photograph them from the edges.
Aix-en-Provence and Marseille are closest, but the combo is also offered from Nice for Riviera-based travelers — expect a longer day with more driving from Nice.
Mostly no — it's a scenic driving tour with short walks at viewpoints and in the village. Wear comfortable shoes; some lake stops involve uneven ground or steps.
Most combo tours allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Confirm the policy on each booking page before you pay.
Still have questions? Email us at info@valensolelavenderfields.com