Gordes Roussillon

Discover the Luberon area on this small group tour from Avignon with an experienced guide. During this half day tour you will visit the highlights of the Luberon region such as Gordes, Abbey of Senanque, Roussillon, and another surprise village. You will see typical perched villages surrounded by beautiful nature.

A tour to take the time to discover villages and the emblematic charm of the Luberon, including Gordes, a hilltop village (one of the most beautiful village in France ) You ll visit the colorful village of Roussillon and its ochre cliffs shaped by nature and man by exploring the magnificent ochre trail where you will discover all its secrets (entrance included). Then stroll through Fontaine-de-Vaucluse where you will walk along the refreshing waters of the Sorgue.

The tour will start with a visit to L’Isle sur la Sorgue, a town built on an old swamp and surrounded by canals, or a walk to Fontaine de Vaucluse where you will see the fabulous natural spectacle of the Sorgue spring overflowing on the rocks (after a period of heavy rain only). Then, you will take a guided tour of the Mines de Bruoux, former quarry where ochre was extracted mainly used in painting and dyeing, then you will enjoy the picnic consisting only of fresh products from local farms. To digest, you will visit the colorful village of Roussillon whose house facades are stained ochre, but you will also enjoy the view offered by the village on the surroundings. Finally, after a photo stop on the hill facing Gordes (elected the most beautiful village in the world by an American magazine), you will have free time in the village to close the circuit.

Provence tours from Marseille to Provence Area  3-8 hours in  shore excursion through la Provence ,Gordes ,Roussillon and Lourmarin possible to custumize this tour in luberon

The most fascinating, intriguing & magical hilltop villages of the Luberon from Gordes to Roussillon, Goult, Bonnieux to Lourmarin & its 15th century Château de Lourmarin. The Luberon is a Provençal patchwork of hilltop villages, vineyards, ancient abbeys & fragrant lavender fields. A rural region that makes time for the good things in life. Our journey begins with a visit to Gordes, picturesque village, renowned for its stunning stone houses & winding cobblestone streets, invites you to explore the rich history & vibrant culture of the Luberon. Next Roussillon best known for its distinctive red cliffs, created by the world’s largest known ochre deposit. From here we head towards Goult, explore the village & time for lunch in one of the village restaurants. Next a short drive to Bonnieux via the Roman bridge through the Luberon massif to the village of Lourmarin – its streets lined with upmarket galleries & boutiques. Don't miss out on a visit to the Renaissance Château de Lourmarin.