Signature experience — Aix-en-Provence
Villages of the Luberon
Duration
Full day
Price
From €790
Mercedes
Dedicated vehicle & chauffeur
From pale limestone to blazing ochre, from Aix’s hum to Gordes’ hushed lanes, the Luberon shifts character with each bend. Gordes clings to its rocky spur at 340 m facing Mont Ventoux; just 10 minutes away, Sénanque Abbey (founded 1148) sits in a sheltered valley where lavandin peaks late June to early July. Southward, Roussillon reveals 19th‑century ochre quarries and trails, while Lourmarin, at the foot of the Grand Luberon, keeps a Renaissance château tied to the d’Agoult line and a lively Friday market.
The plan is fluid by design: pickup at your hotel in Aix-en-Provence, then an easy day while your dedicated driver handles roads, timing, and parking. A comfortable Mercedes is at your disposal, with stops tuned to the light, a pre‑booked terrace lunch in Bonnieux if you wish, and unhurried time in each village. Expect short walks of 30–45 minutes and gentle links: 40 min Aix to Gordes, 15 to Sénanque, 25 to Roussillon, then 35 to Lourmarin via the Combe road, before a 50‑minute return to Aix.
Your itinerary
- I
09:00 — Depart Aix-en-Provence via D2 to Gordes for a first lookout over the village and the Calavon plain.
- II
10:30 — Visit Sénanque Abbey (30–40 min) with photos of the lavandin fields when in bloom.
- III
12:30 — Terrace lunch in Bonnieux or Lourmarin, reservation available, followed by a short stroll.
- IV
15:00 — Roussillon and the Ochre Trail (45 min), then return toward Aix with a photo stop on the Combe road, arriving around 18:00.
What’s included
- ✓ Dedicated driver all day
- ✓ Mercedes at disposal
- ✓ Hotel pickup included
- ✓ Flexible Luberon routing
Your chauffeur’s tip
For Sénanque lavender, aim for 8:45–10:00 on weekdays in late June–early July: low, clean light, thinner crowds, and cooler shade around the cloister.
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