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French Riviera · From Nice · Valensole & Verdon
Lavender Tours from Nice to Valensole & Verdon
A long but spectacular day from the Riviera — the Valensole lavender plus the Gorges du Verdon and turquoise Lac de Sainte-Croix.
From
$227
per person
Free cancellation
- 3.5 / 5 20+ Reviews
- Round-Trip Transport From Aix · Marseille · Nice
- Photo Stops In the Blooming Fields
- Free Cancellation
When the lavender is actually in bloom
The Valensole fields peak roughly late June to mid-July, and harvest begins in mid-July — so outside that window the rows are green or freshly cut, not purple. Distillery, farm and workshop visits run year-round; for the blooming fields, plan for late June to early July and book ahead. See when lavender blooms in Provence for the full timing by area.
The Experience
Why Book the Lavender Tour from Nice
See Provence's biggest scenery without changing your Riviera base.
Highlights
- Discover Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, known as the city of a thousand fountains
- Photograph the world-famous lavender fields
- Visit Lac de Sainte-Croix, one of the most beautiful lakes in Provence
What's Included
- Driver/ guide
- Parking
- Gasoline
- Toll fees
How the Nice Lavender Day Trip Works
An early start and a long, scenic loop from Nice to the lavender and back.
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.
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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
Valensole Lavender — A Day Trip from Nice
Purple fields, the Verdon canyon, and Lac de Sainte-Croix, reached from the Riviera.
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Select your date and group size. Instant confirmation — free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Compare Lavender Tours from Nice
A top-rated Verdon-and-lavender day, a full Provence loop, or an evening tour from inland — compared.
| Feature | RIVIERA PICK Verdon Gorge & Lavender from Nice | Top-Rated Verdon + Lavender | Full-Day Provence from Nice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From $227/per person | $121 | $229 |
| Departs From | Nice | Nice | Nice |
| Drive Time (one way) | ~2.5 hrs | ~2.5 hrs | ~2.5 hrs |
| Lavender Fields | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Verdon Gorge & Lake | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reviews | Growing | Thousands — very popular | Established |
| Best For | Transport + lavender + gorge | Most-reviewed Riviera option | Most-of-Provence day |
| Check Availability | View Tour | View Tour |
More Lavender Tours from Nice & Provence
Riviera-based day trips to the lavender, plus closer departures if you can move base.
TOP RATEDNice: Gorges of Verdon and Fields of Lavender Tour
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From Nice
The Riviera's Long Day in the Lavender
What to know before the early start.
Nice is the farthest of the main gateways — about two and a half hours from the Valensole plateau — so lavender tours from the Riviera are long, early-start, full-day trips. The pay-off is that you don’t have to move base: you can sleep on the coast and still spend a day among the purple fields, the Gorges du Verdon, and Lac de Sainte-Croix.
Most Nice departures are combo tours that pair the lavender with the canyon and the clifftop village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, because if you’re driving that far it makes sense to see it all. Expect roughly five hours of driving across the day, broken up by photo stops, the lake, and lunch in a village.
If you can shift your base inland for a night, tours from Aix or from Marseille cut the driving sharply. For the canyon focus specifically, see the lavender & Verdon Gorge combo. Bloom peaks late June to mid-July, so book early.
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"Det var en ny guide, han som person var det inget fel på, han var trevlig men …..han hade inte fått några instruktioner. Han berättade att dom hade sagt till honom att gör det bästa du kan. Han hade dålig koll på vart vi skulle, hittade inte, körde fel. Så det som stod i programmet gällde i alla fall inte vår dagsutflykt."
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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 $227 per person.
Browse Lavender ToursFAQ — Valensole Lavender Tours from Nice
Everything to know about visiting the lavender from the Riviera.
The Valensole plateau is about 2.5 hours' drive from Nice — the longest of the main gateways. Tours from Nice are therefore long, full-day trips, usually combining the lavender with the Verdon Gorge.
Expect a long day of around 10–12 hours, with roughly five hours of driving in total, broken up by the fields, the gorge, the lake, and a village stop.
Peak bloom at Valensole is roughly late June to mid-July, with harvest from around mid-July. Book within that window and check recent field reports, as timing varies by year.
Most do. Because the drive is long, Nice departures typically pair the Valensole lavender with the Gorges du Verdon, Lac de Sainte-Croix, and often Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.
If the lavender is a priority and you can't move base, yes — but be ready for an early start and a lot of driving. Staying a night near Aix or Moustiers makes for a more relaxed visit.
Tours depart from a central meeting point in Nice, with some offering hotel pickup. Your confirmation specifies the exact location and time.
Some tours include time at the lake to swim or rent a boat; others stop only for the view. Check the specific itinerary if time on the water matters to you.
No. The fields are private working farms; picking and walking into the rows damages the crop. Photograph from the edges and follow your guide.
Many use minibuses or small coaches; some are private. Group size varies by operator — check each listing for the maximum.
Most tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. The exact terms are shown on each booking page.
Still have questions? Email us at info@valensolelavenderfields.com