Provence · Private & Farm · Valensole Plateau
Private Lavender Tours & Farm Visits at Valensole
Go behind the rows: working farm and winery visits, plus fully private guided tours that adapt to your pace, your group, and your shot list.
- 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 a Private Tour or Farm Visit
Your own pace, real working farms, and the story behind the lavender.
Highlights
- Moustiers, a Provençal village with its many fountains and waterfalls
- The Gorges du Verdon, one of the largest canyons in Europe
- Lake Sainte-Croix and its magnificent turquoise waters
- The Valensole plateau with its lavender fields, an unforgettable experience
- A short swim in Lake Sainte-Croix, or a short boat trip through the gorge
What's Included
- Guided tours
- Private transportation by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz van
- Bottled waters
How the Private & Farm Experience Works
From a quick farm visit to a full private day on the plateau.
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
Behind the Rows — Farms, Distilleries & Private Tours
Where lavandin becomes oil: working farms, tastings, and private time in the fields.



















Book Your Experience
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Select your date and group size. Instant confirmation — free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Compare Private Tours & Farm Visits
An affordable farm-and-winery visit, a private day tour, or a field visit with champagne — compared.
| Feature | BEST VALUE Winery & Lavender Farm Visit | Private Day Tour | Field Visit + Champagne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From $1,140/per group | $1,151 | $104 |
| Private / Group | Small group | Fully private | Small group |
| Working Farm / Winery | Yes | Often | Yes — estate |
| Distillation / Tasting | Yes | Flexible | Wine / champagne |
| Custom Itinerary | No | Yes | No |
| Moustiers / Verdon Option | No | Yes | No |
| Best For | Seeing a real farm cheaply | Photographers & small groups | A relaxed estate visit |
| Check Availability | View Tour | View Tour |
Private Lavender Tours & Farm Experiences
From an affordable farm visit to fully private chauffeured days — choose your level.
PRIVATEVisit 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.
PRIVATELavender: Private tour of the lavender fields and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Discover the lavender fields of the Valensole plateau. Visit Moustiers-Sainte-Marie or Aiguines, admire the Gorges du Verdon, and enjoy exceptional scenery.
PRIVATE · CANNESLavender, Wine & Provençal Village – Private Tour Cannes
Discover the beauty of Provence on a private tour from Cannes. Visit the lavender fields of Valensole, explore the hilltop village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and enjoy a wine tasting.
+ CHAMPAGNEVisit a lavender field + a bottle of Champagne: Domaine Terre Ugo
Discover the Domaine de Lavande Terre Ugo, a place full of charm and serenity. Enjoy this exceptional estate and savor a bottle of champagne to enhance this unique experience.
Private & Farm Visits
Go Behind the Famous Rows
Working farms, distillation, and tours on your terms.
The roadside photo is only half of Valensole. A working farm or winery visit takes you behind the rows — into the distillation of lavandin into essential oil, tastings of lavender honey and local wine, and the rhythm of a real Provençal harvest. The featured farm-and-winery visit here is an affordable, intimate way to do exactly that, and it has a perfect traveler rating.
If you want the fields entirely on your own terms, a fully private tour gives you a dedicated guide and vehicle, flexible timing for sunrise or sunset light, and the freedom to choose which fields, villages and viewpoints you visit — ideal for photographers, couples, families and small groups. The private options range from a Valensole-and-Moustiers day to Riviera-based chauffeured tours from Cannes.
Because no pure-private tour in our data carries traveler reviews yet, we feature the reviewed farm-and-winery visit as the anchor and list the private departures as options above. For just the winery-and-farm focus, see the dedicated Valensole winery & lavender farm tour; for evening light, the sunset tours.
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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 $1,140 per person.
Browse Lavender ToursFAQ — Private Valensole Lavender Tours & Farm Visits
Everything to know about private tours and working farm visits.
You go behind the rows on a working estate — typically seeing how lavandin is grown and distilled into essential oil, sometimes with tastings of lavender honey, products, or local wine, and the chance to buy at the source.
The fully private tours in our data don't yet carry traveler reviews, so we feature the highly rated farm-and-winery visit as the anchor and list the private departures as options. All are bookable.
A private tour gives you a dedicated guide and vehicle, flexible timing, and a route built around your interests — which fields, which villages, and whether to add Moustiers or the Verdon Gorge. Pricing is usually per group, not per person.
Often yes. You can target sunrise or sunset light, linger for the shots you want, and reach quieter fields away from the roadside crowds — hard to do on a fixed-schedule group tour.
As with all Valensole tours, peak bloom is roughly late June to mid-July, with harvest from around mid-July. Private tours can adapt to the best fields standing on your date.
Private tours are typically priced for a group and suit couples, families, and small groups up to the vehicle's capacity. Check each listing for the maximum number of guests.
Usually yes — working farms and distilleries often sell essential oil, soaps, honey, and dried lavender on site, frequently at better prices than tourist shops.
Generally yes, and farm visits can be engaging for kids. Keep in mind the heat and the bees in the fields, and supervise children around distillation equipment.
No — even on a private tour the fields are private working crops and must not be picked or trampled. A guide will show you where you can stand and shoot.
Many private and farm experiences offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before, but premium private tours can have stricter terms. Check the specific booking page.
Still have questions? Email us at info@valensolelavenderfields.com