About this experience
Experience the sensations of a market in Provence, follow your guide who has selected the best markets not-to-be-missed and the villages that worth a detour.
Spend time in the dry-stone built village Gordes located in the heart of the Vaucluse mountains. Enjoy its market on Tuesday only. Take a stroll in the charming rocky promontary. This village dominates the plain, from there admire the breathtaking view of the Luberon mountain.(On the other days, a photo stop will be organized.)
From mid-June to mid-July, make a quick stop at Sénanque Abbey to take pictures of the eye-catching lavender field in bloom.
Next step will be the discovery of the village of Roussillon and its colorful houses (market on Thursday).
Get a taste of Provençal life by strolling through one of the most beautiful Provençal markets in the Luberon: free time in Lourmarin (market on Friday), also famous for its Renaissance castle.
On Saturday only, discover the city of Apt and its market, famous for the candied-fruits production .
Did you know? Provence benefits from an exceptionnal climate, bathed by the sun, it has always been a fertile ground for growing fruit!
Its worlwide reputation comes from the Pope Urban V in the 15th century. He tasted candied fruits while he was on a pilgrimage.
Off to Ansouis: enjoy its market on sunday. (no stop in Ansouis on saturday).
Free time for lunch (not included) on your own during the day.
The order of the visits can change according to market days.
NB : From November to March , the tour will be from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm.
Next available dates
What’s included
- Professional driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Itinerary
- 1
Gordes
Photo stop only. Except on tuesday for the market, stop in the village
- 2
Sénanque
Photo stop from mid-june to mid-july only
- 3
Roussillon
Free time in the village, market on thursday
- 4
Lourmarin
Free time in the village, market on friday
- 5
Apt
Enjoy a stop for the market on saturday only
- 6
Ansouis
Stop in the village for free time, market on sunday. No stop on saturday.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in French and English
- Start times
- 09:00
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
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300 Av. Giuseppe Verdi
- Address
- 300 Av. Giuseppe Verdi, Bouches-du-Rhône Aix-en-Provence, 13100, FR
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 43.52591, 5.44425
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- A la Francaise
Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 9 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in French and English
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at 300 Av. Giuseppe Verdi, Bouches-du-Rhône Aix-en-Provence, 13100, FR.
From AED 651 per person
