Explore the Alpilles and the Luberon regionals parks on your half-day trip from Avignon. Admire the panoramic view of the Alpilles from the hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence. Visit the Luberon and its perched villages with Gordes, listed as "one of the most beautiful village in France" and Roussillon and its red houses and ochres textures. Have a photo stop in the famous Senanque Abbey.

Take full advantage of the slower pace of life in Provence and take your time on your Luberon tour from Avignon. Be lazy and experience life in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Gordes and Roussillon before making a stop at Senanque Abbey. Explore the ochre path of Roussillon and visit the weekly local market. Finish the pleasure day by a wine tasting.

One of the most pleasing and calming fragrances is that of lavender. This private full-day tour to the lavender fields in Provence will teach you more about the flowers, fragrances, and their uses. Start your journey at 9am in a comfortable minivan from Avignon to go to your first pitstop, the traditional Provencal market. Find multiple places here for you to try out lavender-based products like lavender honey with nougat is one such specialty. Your next stop is Sault, (or Roussillon, according to the blooming evolution), the lavender capital, where you can see the much-awaited lavender fields in full bloom. Gordes and Luberon Gordes is a beautiful village perched on a hilltop in the Luberon region of Provence, France. It's known for its dry-stone houses, narrow cobbled streets, and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The Luberon is a mountainous area in Provence that's known for its charming villages, vineyards, and lavender fields. These villages are so scenic it'll be worth a visit before heading back to Avignon. Itinerary 9:00am: Meet in Avignon First stop at Provencal market Drive to Sault or Roussillon Explore Luberon and Gordes Last stop at Senanque Abbey 5:30pm: Head back to Avignon