Lavender Fields Private Tour in Provence
A private lavender tour in Provence, from mid-June to the end of June, with Sophie, your licensed guide: a day in the fields of the Drôme provençale.
If you're looking for a lavender tour away from the flock and hidden at the foot of small picturesque villages, well you've hit the right one!
Starting the day from Orange or the Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux area, this tour takes you to the heart of the purple landscapes. We explore the most authentic fields and can combine the experience with visits to charming castles in the Drôme region.
The fields are in the Drôme provençale, and the castle we can visit is the Château de Grignan.
Why from mid-June to the end of June? It is the blooming season: the harvest usually takes place in early July.
About Provence Lavender
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Lavender, Lavandin and Spike Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia · Lavandula latifolia · Lavandula × hybrida
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) grows on dry mountains between 600 and 1,500 m. It is the signature of French production, used in high-end perfumery, pharmacy and aromatherapy. Its essential oil is known for its calming, healing, relaxing, antibacterial and sleep-promoting effect. Its yield is low, around 25 kg of oil per hectare for wild-population lavender, so the oil is rare: about 70 tonnes a year in France.
Spike lavender (Lavandula latifolia) grows below 800 m and is mostly cultivated in Spain. It is known for calming burn and sunburn, insect bites and athlete's foot.
Lavandin (Lavandula × hybrida) is the natural, sterile hybrid of the two, propagated by cuttings. It is hardier and far more productive, with 80 to 90 kg of oil per hectare on average. Lavandin essential oil is traditionally used for cramps and sore muscles, and its calming, purifying scent helps ease stress and nervousness. France produces 90% of the world's lavandin.
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The Drôme Provençale
The fields · the Château de Grignan
The fields of the tour are in the Drôme provençale, and it can be combined with a visit to the Château de Grignan. The Drôme is the department that borders Mont Ventoux to the north. It is Sophie's home ground: she was born in the black truffle and Grignan-les-Adhémar region.
The Experience
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Lavender fields
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Meeting Point
Orange or the Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux area
Best Season
Mid-June to End of June
Languages
English & French
Sophie, Born in Provence
Sophie was born in Provence, in the black truffle and Grignan-les-Adhémar region. She started Travel In Provence in 2016 as a wine tour guide, then became a licensed history guide. She holds the WSET (2016) and the French Wine Scholar (2021, Wine University of Suze-la-Rousse), and is featured in Rick Steves' Provence & the French Riviera guidebook (2023 edition onward).
Food, wine and history are her passions: her tours mix off-the-beaten-track places with the must-sees that cannot be missed.
More about Sophie →Good to Know
How long does the tour last?
7 hours.
Is the tour private, and for how many people?
Yes: every tour is private and tailored to your group. This one is for 1 - 4 people.
Where do we meet?
Orange or the Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux area.
How do we travel?
In Sophie's air-conditioned SUV, a Kia Sportage, with four seats for you, plus Sophie. You can also follow her in your own car.
Can Sophie pick us up anywhere?
Sophie picks you up in Orange, or directly at a place that is part of the tour (for example, your hotel in Arles for the Arles tour). If you are staying elsewhere, she can arrange a private driver (VTC) at your expense. Tour prices do not include transport.
How much walking is there?
The tours are not recommended for young children or for people with reduced mobility: expect stairs and some difficult paths, and the level depends on the tour.
How do we pay?
By bank transfer one month in advance, or on the day.
How much does it cost?
7 hours: 800 €, per group.
Why only in June?
To ensure the best bloom experience, this tour is only available from mid-June until the end of June: it is the blooming season, and the harvest usually takes place in early July.
Where are the fields, and which castle do we visit?
The fields are in the Drôme provençale, and the castle is the Château de Grignan.
What is not included in the price?
Lunch at a local restaurant · Castle entrance fees.
When is the best time to go?
Mid-June to End of June.
Which languages does Sophie speak?
English and French.
How do I book?
Write to Sophie or call her: her email and phone number are on the Prices & Reservation page, with the price of every tour.
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