About this tour
This nine-hour guided tour sweeps through Provence's most photogenic corners, departing from Nice. You'll explore Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, a medieval hilltop village ringed by stone ramparts, then venture into the lavender heartland to photograph the blooming plateaus and tour a working distillery. The route also takes in Lac de Sainte-Croix, a pristine reservoir cradled between dramatic gorge walls where the water is startlingly clear.
Highlights
- Medieval village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie with ramparts and fountains
- Lavender field photography during peak bloom season
- Behind-the-scenes tour of a lavender processing facility
- Lac de Sainte-Croix with panoramic gorge views
- Air-conditioned minibus with live guide commentary
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Suitable for wheelchair users and families with infants
What to expect
You'll spend the morning driving through rolling countryside toward Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, stopping to walk its narrow lanes and admire the ancient aqueduct threading across the hillside. Mid-morning brings you to the lavender fields themselves—timing matters here, as colour and fragrance peak in July and August. After photographs, a guide walks you through an actual distillery operation to show how the blooms become essential oil. The afternoon settles at Lac de Sainte-Croix, where you can stretch your legs along the shoreline and absorb views of the Gorges du Verdon rising behind.
Good to know
Bring sun protection and comfortable walking shoes; village lanes are steep and uneven in places. Water and snacks aren't provided, so pack accordingly. The tour operates year-round, but lavender flowering runs July–August. Note that Monaco access policies apply if your route passes through; bring ID or passport. Infant seats available for €10.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.