Private Day Trip to Manosque, Valensole, Moustiers Ste Marie and Lake Ste Croix from Avignon

Avignon, France

Discover in this private full day tour the North of the French Riviera in the Alpes de Haute-Provence and enjoy the stunning scenery of the area. Go to the charming village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, learn about the famous cosmetics brand L'Occitane en Provence, in Manosque, with the visit of the historical factory. Back on the road to Valensole and enjoy the fabulous view of the lavender fields (from 10th June  to 20th July). Once in Valensole, get some free time to discover this Provencal village, before heading up to Lake of Sainte-Croix where you can enjoy the view over the Verdon canyon.

In this full day private tour from Avignon, your guide will pick you up in the morning at your hotel in Avignon. In your private mini-van, after a 1-hour drive, reach the villlage of Manosque where you will stop at the factory of L'Occitane en Provence. There, you will get a guided tour and discover all the fragrances and natural cosmetics making processes. If desired, you can buy perfumes and cosmetic products with a preferential price.

Back on the vehicle where you will be driven towards your next stop following some picturesque roads lined with blue lavender fields (from 10th June to 20th July ). Your driver will stop on your way to Valensole so you can take many pictures. In Valensole, have a stroll in this Provencal village.  Then, your final destination is Moustiers-Sainte-Marie where you will enjoy  the fabulous views. Finally, your guide will take you to Lake Sainte Croix: one of the biggest artificial rivers in the South East of France, where you will admire the view over the Verdon canyon.

At the end of the tour, your guide will drive you back to Avignon.