FRANCE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular aix en provence tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
A family-run lavender estate near Aix-en-Provence with a short story, free time in the fields, shaded mats, and optional soap making.
“Nice environment Blooming season was just 10 days passed but even that didnt bother. Just relaxed en nice Also my kids(9&5) liked it”
Visit Lourmarin, Bonnieux, Roussillon and Gordes on a small-group Luberon tour from Aix-en-Provence with an expert English guide.
“Great way to visit these towns in the Luberon Valley with time to explore /shop/ or enjoy a drink in one of the cafes. Our guide / driver Corinne (Coco) was wonderful.”
Half-day minibus tour from Aix to Luberon hilltop villages and two Provence wineries, with Cézanne views and wine tastings for $123.
“The towns visited were beautiful and met our expectations. The guide was personable & informative. More time in Loumarin and time in Bonnieux would have been ideal.”
Caumont-Centre d’Art in Aix-en-Provence pairs 18th-century mansion rooms and gardens with the Regards d’un collectionneur exhibition plus a Cezanne film.
“Belle exposition Dommage qu’un guide sans système d’écouteurs parlait très fort..”
Aix-en-Provence food tour for a full French meal with truffles, charcuterie, truffle croque monsieur, and pastry plus wine.
“We had Inga - all the places we ate at were very good…..her style was chaotic and incoherent - she knew nothing about Provencal cuisine vs the rest of france - she was unfamiliar with Aix restaurants, boulangeries, pattiseries, etc - she just didn’t have any “locals” info - It was all stuff we already…”
An 8–9 hour Luberon villages day trip from Aix with hilltop stops, timed market days, Senanque photo views, and Vaucluse water.
“A great way to see the charming highlights of the remote mountainous region in comfort. Our guide, Suzana, was fantastic! She was a great storyteller, driver, and guide to the area.”
Provence lavender from Aix-en-Provence: small-group Valensole or Sault field visits, expert guidance, photo stops, and village time.
“Had a great day with our guide Gordon, who worked very hard to get us visually stunning experiences of lavender and sunflower fields, along with the ability to observe harvesting in action. The impossibly beautiful town of Moustiers Sainte Marie was a real highlight. Note: as of 7 July there was still plenty of lavender…”
A small-group Côtes de Provence wine tour from Aix-en-Provence: two winery tastings, expert guides, and scenic Sainte-Victoire views.
“2 sets of tastings with very informative and pleasant guide (Coco). Decent sized wineries visited. Also went via Monte Victoire with biographical details on Paul Cézanne and short photo stop.”
Small-group day trip from Aix: Valensole lavender fields, a farm distillery visit, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and Verdon lake views.
“Amazing day with Michelle who provided us with fun and useful information about our several different destinations! Day filled with laughter and sunshine perfectly giving us a taste of Provence !”
3-hour Côtes de Provence tour from Aix: Sainte-Victoire Cézanne views plus tastings at two estates, small-group, English/French.
“Our tour of two wineries with tastings was wonderful. Our guide remy was knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed spending time with him. It was so conveniently located. Just wonderful we would highly recommend the tour”
A 2–3 hour small-group walk through Aix-en-Provence with fountains, churches, Calisson tasting, and a final cathedral stop led in English.
“We had a very entertaining and informative tour of Aix. Lots of little stops with some small tasting of local sweets. Benjamin was a top notcbh guide.”
E-bike through Montagne Sainte Victoire from Aix. Helmet, water, snacks, and Vincent’s Cézanne stories included on trail routes.
“If you have never done mountain biking on mountain bikes, this experience can be a challenge. The terrain is a combo of roads, gravel paths, unexpected turns into wooded forests with very narrow paths or no paths. That said, I am so glad I didn’t let my nervousness stop me from trying g this most…”
Lavender half-day tour from Aix: Valensole photo stops, a local farm distillery visit, and a fragrant Provence drive in a small 8-seat van.
“Our guide Coco was so delightful! We saw the lavender fields during peak season (and during a heat wave) but she was able to navigate us to a less-busy spot where we got incredible photos. I highly recommend the morning tour before the day gets too warm.”
A small-group minivan day tour from Aix-en-Provence to Luberon villages and markets, with photo stops, free wandering, and tasty local culture.
“Our guide was terrific. The tour of the different villages were amazing. Wonderful day!”
A small-group day trip from Aix-en-Provence with two Provence wine tastings and Luberon village time, plus Lourmarin and ochre villages.
“Excellent tour with a very knowledgeable tour guide, Susan, who went out if her way to make us feel comfortable. It was a shame that we did not get to see Rousillon due to extreme heat wave.”
