Marseille to Avignon

Spend time in the dry-stone-built village Gordes for the market (on Tuesday only). On the other days, a photo stop will be organized. From mid-June to mid-July, a quick stop at Sénanque Abbey to take pictures of the lavender field in bloom. Discover the village of Roussillon and its colorful houses (market on Thursday) and enjoy some free time in Lourmarin (market on Friday), famous for its Renaissance castle. The market takes place on Sunday in L'Isle sur Sorgue : walk along the canals and discover the antique shops. Drive to Fontaine de Vaucluse and the Sorgue resurgence. On Saturday only (from 01/11 to 31/03), discover the city of Apt, famous for the candied-fruits production (replaces the stop in l'Isle sur Sorgue).

Soak up the bounty, beauty and history of Provence on a full-day trip from Marseille. In Avignon, the ‘City of Popes,’ you’ll discover ancient and medieval art and architecture on a guided, small-group tour. Pop into the Popes’ Palace (own expense) before continuing to Châteauneuf-du-Pape to sample fine Provençal wines in an elegant château. Finish with a visit to the medieval hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence.

Enjoy a comprehensive introduction to Avignon and Aix-en-Provence on a private full-day tour.  Beginning from the Marseille port, private transportation takes you to a myriad of attractions comfortably and quickly. Enjoy personalized guided visits of Mirabeau, Avignon, and more.  Expand the tour to include a visit to the workshop of Paul Cezanne. Take time to shop, photograph, and explore each location on your own.

Discover one of France’s most storied winemaking regions, and enjoy a luxurious day out, when you book this private tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Following morning pickup at your area hotel, set off in a comfortable vehicle. During the day, you’ll visit three different wineries, where you’ll learn about the grape varietals that go into Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, will discover the region’s history, and will enjoy tutored tastings. You’ll also visit a traditional bistro for lunch (own expense).

Leave the hassles of driving, navigating, and translating to your guide on this day trip from Marseille to Sault – the world’s lavender capital. See Provence’s stories lavender fields and visit ancient hilltop villages with a guide. View the rolling purple hills, see ancient cliff-top villages and have time to explore on your own and visit a lavender producer.

Enjoy a flexible day trip from Marseille to historic Avignon and visit a local wine estate. Your private excursion begins with a guided walking tour of Avignon—the home of papal power in the 14th century—and then you're free to explore on your own. Visit the Popes' Palace (own expense), peruse the Cathedral Notre-Dame des Domes, or stroll across the Point St-Bénezet bridge, inspiration for a famous French children's song. Stop off at the celebrated Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine estate on your return for a sampling of two of their best varietals.

Discover the historic charms of Avignon on this private day tour from Marseille. See the old city center, the famous Avignon Bridge, Pope Palace, and other impressive architectural works. Walk the narrow streets of Gordes and admire its scenic fountains and town squares. Discover the vaulted passageways of Roussillon and take in stunning views of a 10th century castle.

We suggest that you create your private itinerary in Provence. Do you feel like nature and the city in the same day? Sea and mountain? Go boating and stroll through the alleys of a medieval town? Everything is possible ! We adapt to your wishes. Half day or full day, you choose what you like the most. Marseille, the Gineste route, hiking to En Vau, the Crêtes route, Cassis and the most beautiful Calanques of the National Park by boat. Aix en Provence, its 1000 fountains and its mansions. The Sainte Victoire mountain and the Lacoste castle. Discover the Luberon: Gordes, the ochres of Roussillon, the lavender fields and the Senanque abbey. Fontaine de Vaucluse and the canals of L'isle-sur-la-Sorgue? A cooking workshop in the Halles d'Avignon, the Palais des Papes, the Côtes du Rhône wine route, Arles, Les-Baux-de-Provence, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Let us know what you want, we are here to satisfy you.

Gordes Fontaine de Vaucluse Roussillon and Lourmarin Lavender photo stop during seasonal blooming (July) Provencal market of the day (Sunday in Isle-sur-La-Sorgue)

Avignon once centre of the Catholic world, today a magnificent urban landscape, overlooking the river Rhône & the Saint Bénezet Bridge - the famous Pont d’Avignon. Start with a visit to the Palais then a visit to the unique fresh food market - Les Halles to sample Provençal life before a short drive to the wine country of Châteauneuf du Pape; at the heart of a region full of history, culture & joie de vivre. A unique village where at it's summit the vestiges of the ruined château – wall, tower & lower hall built by the popes in the 14th century as a summer residence to escape the city heat of Avignon. It was the popes who planted the town's first vineyards. In the afternoon visit two different vineyards - first a winemaker with 8ha vineyard based exclusively on the appellation & second a 43ha family estate owned by five generations of wine-producers. Introducing you to the iconic wines established in 1880's where tradition is enhanced by modernism & excellence, with wine tasting too.

We begin the tour with a short drive from Avignon (also available from Aix-en-Provence or Marseille) to the famous Roman aqueduct - Le Pont du Gard, spanning the Gardon river, an impressive 160ft high bridge from the 1st century regarded as one of France's most important structures from the Roman period. Next the medieval village of Villeneuve Les Avignon for a walking tour to explore the interesting and unique village and on to visit La Chartreuse de Villeneuve Les Avignon that dates from the first half of the 14th century. Commissioned by Pope Innocent VI it is a magnificent building that connects with and helps to tell the story of the Pope's of Avignon. Time for a short lunch break before we head to the famous wine growing region of Châteauneuf du Pape and visit the middle-age castle and village and wine tasting at one of the most highly regarded wineries of the region. Time permitting one last surprise stop at one of the best chocolate makers in the region before the drive back.

L'Isle sur la Sorgue, an ancient town surrounded by a moat of flowing water, dates from the 12th century when fishermen built huts on stilts above what was then a marsh. By the 18th century, canals lined with 70 giant wheels powered silk factories & paper mills, you'll see them as you walk around the town. Today L’Isle is the Venice of Provence, home to antiques villages housing over 300 dealers - a really great way to begin exploring the Vaucluse. Next Fontaine de Vaucluse where the largest natural spring in Europe wells up outside the village creates a fast flowing river running through the village dotted riverside cafés & shops. Next a drive into the Vaucluse to Gordes to discover numerous tiny villages before visiting Avignon with an impressive legacy of ecclesiastical architecture, most notably World Heritage listed Palais des Papes that includes an array of impressive renaissance frescos. In Avignon, we include a visit to the Pont d'Avignon, but not the Palais des Papes.

Visit the main historic cities and places Provence is famous for. Small group tour. Kind and professional driver/guides. Fully air/conditioned vehicles.

Meet your professional guide at the Marseille cruise terminal and climb aboard a comfortable minivan for a private excursion to discover Avignon and the Pont du Gard. As soon as you arrive in Avignon your guide will open the doors of the Palais de Papes to you and tell you all the secrets of the Popes during their stay in Avignon in the 14th century. After the visit of the Palais des Papes you can visit the cathedral and the gardens of the Popes and you will enjoy the visit in the city center classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site before joining your minivan on the way to the Pont du Gard. Your guide opens the doors of the Pont du Gard and the architectural secrets of this aqueduct built 2000 years ago.

In time, Jews were forced to live in districts known as “Carriére”, Provencal word for street, separated from Christians, and closed off with a chain and latter by a door. Space was limited and overcrowded on these narrow streets with tall buildings. Life was difficult until the French Revolution freed them and scattered their communities. There is so much to discover and learn about Jewish communities in Provence over the ages from the ghettos to the ancient cemeteries and healing wells.

We will take you to some of the most beautiful and spectacular villages in the region, with breathtaking views. We will be stopping for many photo opportunities at these and there will be a lunch stop and free time for you to have some time to explore. The villages you will visit are: Oppède, Bonnieux, Gordes & Rousillion. Gordes is built on a rocky hill 340m above sea level offering breathtaking views of the Luberon. You will be impressed by its history, heritage and architectural richness, and its breathtaking panoramas and much more. Rousillon is above all a magical place located in the heart of the biggest ochre deposits in the world. You will be mesmerised by the wide palette of flamboyant colours in countless shades. We will take you through one of the trails of the ochre lands where you will see from close its different shades ranging from yellow to violet. Information on the geology, the flora and the history of the ochre deposits is available on site.

Discover the history of the Jewish people in the Provence area with this unique private tour of Les Milles, Carpentras, Cavaillon and Avignon.

Come and taste the wonderful and delightful provencal delicacies such as fruits, vegetables, cheeses, breads, pastries. You will be amazed by the taste We will pick delicacies that you want and at the end we will find the best spot of Provence and eat our succulent food. All the accoutrements will be provided: table, chairs, napkins

Set out from Marseille on a day trip to laid-back Aix-en-Provence and France's spectacular south Luberon countryside. Walk along Aix's impressive Cours Mirabeau boulevard discover the city that Post-Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne called home. You can even visit the studio (own expense) where he worked to get a sense of the painter's life and inspirations. Afterward enjoy a drive through the south Luberon region, passing among picturesque vineyards and stopping to rest at a couple of charming villages along the way.

Avignon once centre of the Catholic world, today a magnificent urban landscape, overlooking the river Rhône & the Saint Bénezet Bridge - the famous Pont d’Avignon. Start with a visit to the Palais and a walk to the famous bridge of Avignon. Afterwards a short drive to the other side of the River Rhône to visit the medieval village of Villeneuve Les Avignon and La Chartreuse de Villeneuve Les Avignon that dates from the first half of the 14th century. Commissioned by Pope Innocent VI it is a magnificent building that connects with and helps to tell the story of the Pope's of Avignon. On our way, a short stop to marvel at the Tour Philippe-le-Bel, a tower that was once at the point of entry of the famous bridge of Avignon, almost a kilometre away in the city of Avignon.

Explore the South of France without the stress of planning on this private full-day tour with round-trip transport from the doorstep of your Marseille accommodations. Going with a guide not only eliminates the inconvenience of navigating, but ensures you learn facts often missed by visitors about stops along the way—from a wine tasting at Châteauneuf du Pape (own expense) to a panoramic vista in Les Baux de Provence.

Enjoy and taste the Best of Provence with our full day tailor made tour. Spend your day in the most beautiful cities of Provence, in its National Parks or in the countryside. Enjoy the private guided tour of your choice among the Provence Tour options. We provide the best professional tour guides in the south of France.

The historic towns of Aix-en-Provence and Avignon — and the winemaking region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape — are among the biggest draws Provence has to offer. This private 7-hour combination bus and walking tour from Marseille makes it possible to check all three off your list in a day. Take in landmarks such as Aix Cathedral, Avignon bridge, and the Rock of the Doms, and sample fine wines in a Châteauneuf-du-Pape cellar. Along the way, gain insight into centuries of Provençal history.

Deep in the heart of Provence, we'll visit our favorite hilltop villages of the Luberon. Gordes, considered one of the most beautiful villages of France on a rock, fabulous. . Then Bonnieux, with a magnificent view of the valley. Roussillon, famous for its rich, red and yellow ochres. In between we'll have a visit to a lavender distillery. See the Cistercien abbey of Sénanque from the 12 century. There will be a lunch stop at a typical Provencal restaurant. (optional)