Day Trips in Avignon

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.

Take in the stunning French countryside on a half-day tour of Provence's lavender fields from Avignon. In a small group, wind through undulating hills and fragrant seas of lavender, and stop in the charming villages of Sault, Roussillon or Gordes to purchase local soaps, flowers, essential oils and honey. You will also enjoy a photo stop at the Senanque Abbey, an authentic cistercian church, surrounded by lavender fields.

Immerse yourself in local life as you roam the lush landscapes, rolling hills and picturesque villages of the Luberon National Park on this full-day small-group tour from Avignon. Mingle with the locals and sample regional specialties like wine and honey as you browse the village markets in Gordes or Roussillon. Then, keep your camera to hand as you journey through the lavender fields to the Senanque Abbey and follow the ochre path of Roussillon, before winding your way back to Avignon.

Discover the colorful landscapes of Provence on this half-day tour of the Luberon Valley from Avignon. Admire the ochre cliffs of Roussillon and the blooming lavender fields; visit the picturesque hilltop village of Gordes; and see historic landmarks such as the Abbey of Senanque.

Witness Roman relics and age-old traditions of wine and olive oil making on a full-day tour from Avignon. In Les Baux de Provence, visit a local olive mill to sample fine AOC olive oils and see how they're made, then head to an estate in the Chaîne des Alpilles for a wine-tasting session. Afterward, visit the Roman amphitheater in Nîmes, tour medieval Uzès and view the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard aqueduct.

Travel through the pages of Peter Mayle's 'A Year in Provence' as you discover the Provencal villages of Luberon, Gordes and Roussillon on this 5-hour small-group tour from Avignon. Get a taste of local-life as you stroll the hilltop villages and capture the breath-taking scenery with photo stops at the Marque de Sade's castle, Lacoste village and Senanque Abbey. After a scenic drive through Provence's famous lavender fields (in bloom from June-August), learn all about the prize crop at the Lavender Museum (entrance included).

See some of the top sights of Provence in one day on this small-group tour from Avignon. Destinations include Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence, St-Remy-de-Provence, Gordes, Roussillon and Luberon National Park. You'll have plenty of photo ops of Roman landmarks, medieval architecture, hilltop villages and much more.

Get to know the highlights of Luberon and the surrounds on a guided tour from Avignon. With a small group and your guide in the lead, visit sites such as Senanque Abbey, the Lavender Museum, Roussillon and M enerbes, Gordes, and the Fontaine de Vaucluse. Along the way, listen to insightful commentary on the history, culture, architecture, and environment of the area. Small group ensures personalized attention; hotel pickpup and drop-off in Avignon included.

Combine natural wonders and historic gems on this 5.5-hour tour of Provence's headline acts from Avignon - an ideal choice for those short on time. Start with a visit to the dramatically situated village of Les Baux de Provence, crowned by its medieval château, then journey through the lavender fields and vineyards of Luberon. Stop to snap photos of the magnificent Senanque Abbey and spend time exploring the hilltop villages of Roussillon and Gordes, before returning to Avignon.

Discover the Provence of old and journey back to Roman times on this half-day small-group tour of Uzès and Nîmes from Avignon. See the Roman temple of Maison Carr ee and the great amphitheater of Nimes, then stroll around the medieval monuments of Uzès. Finally, stand in awe before the towering Pont du Gard aqueduct, a remarkable feat of Roman engineering and now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Discover Provence's ancient roots and winemaking traditions on a half-day tour of Orange and Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Avignon. In a small group, visit the UNESCO-listed town of Orange and learn its history as a Celtic and then Roman settlement. View the beautifully preserved Triumphal Arch and Roman amphitheater, then wind through the verdant vineyards of the Rhône Valley to a distinguished wine estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape to sample fine wines and learn about local varietals.

Journey back in time to Roman and medieval Provence on this half-day tour from Avignon. Visit Saint-R emy-de-Provence to see the triumphal arch and funeral monument. Continue to the rocky hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence to explore key sites like St Vincent Church, the Hôtel des Porcelets and the ruins of Baux's medieval castle, and finish with a stop at the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard, a towering Roman aqueduct.

Explore the breathtaking Provençal countryside on this small-group tour from Avignon. In a comfortable coach, wind through hills blanketed in grapevines and lavender, stopping at area highlights such as the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard and the Antiques of Saint-R emy-de-Provence. Visit the rocky perched towns of Les Baux de Provence, Roussillon and Gordes, where you'll enjoy splendid views, architectural tours and souvenir shopping.

Reveal the secrets of Roman Provence on this 5-hour tour from Avignon and visit two of the region's most impressive UNESCO sites. First up is the mighty Pont du Gard, a Roman Aqueduct dating back over 2,000 years. Next, explore the Roman city of Orange, where the ruins include an amphitheater and triumphal arch. After a long afternoon of sightseeing, unwind with another popular Roman pastime - wine tasting! Sample a selection of red and white wines in Châteauneuf du Pape, drinking in historic cellars used in Roman times.

Grab your camera and set out to admire the startling purple landscapes of Provence in summertime on this full-day tour from Avignon. Follow the famous Lavender Route, stopping to explore the hilltop villages of Gordes, learn more about the region's famous Lavender oil production at the Lavender Museum and marvel at the Romanesque Senanque Abbey. Then, prepare for some spectacular views as you stroll along the Ochre Path in Roussillon and look out over the lavender fields from the Sault plateau.

Step back in time on a full-day historic tour of Provence from Avignon. Admire the Provençal countryside, blanketed in vineyards and lavender fields, as you travel to Orange to view feats of Roman architecture and Châteauneuf-du-Pape to sample fine local wine. View the UNESCO-listed Pont du Gard, a protected Roman aqueduct, and visit the rocky perched towns of Les Baux de Provence, Roussillon and Gordes, widely consider France's most beautiful village.

Short on time? See the best bits of Provence on this full-day small-group tour of the region's most photogenic spots. Drive through rolling vineyards and vast lavender fields, stopping to enjoy views of the Fontaine de Vaucluse and Senanque Abbey. Explore the hilltop villages of Gordes and Roussillon, and take a walking tour of Saint R emy de Provence, once home to both Nostradamus and Van Gogh. Finally, see the UNESCO-listed Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard and look out over the hills of the Alpilles from Les Baux de Provence.

Excursion in minibus Departure-Return Avignon Touriste office Enjoy Lavender field of provence! stop for photos of the Lavender field!  Gordes,famous for the architecture with dry stones, Fontaine de Vaucluse,  One of the most visited destinations in the south of France. Abbaye de s enanque(photo stop), Founded in 1148 by Cistercian monks and still lives in  this Abbeyaccording to Cistercian tradition.

Soak up Provence's exquisite natural beauty on a full-day tour from Avignon. Cross expansive plateaus covered in lavender blooms as you travel to several enchanting French villages such as Sault and Roussillon. Browse lavender shop and markets, visit the hilltop town of Gordes and learn all about Provence's symbolic flower at Lavender Museum in Coustellet. The small-group format ensures a flexible and personalized tour.

Spot pink flamingos, black Camargue bulls and herds of white horses as you travel through the heart of the Camargue National park on this 5-hour small-group tour from Avignon. Discover the unique gypsy heritage of Les Saintes Maries de la Mer, the Camargue capital, then get back to nature as you gaze out over Vaccarès Pond and admire the rich wildlife of the Pont de Gau Ornithological Park.