Why choose this Avignon tour ?
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.
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What makes A day in the Luberon: Gordes Roussillon L’Isle s/Sorgue a unique experience ?
After a 30-minute drive from Avignon, stroll through the pretty town of L’Isle sur la Sorgue and its many canals and waterwheels, earning it the nickname “Venice of Comtat”.
Then 40 minutes drive to Mines de Bruoux.
NB: L’Isle sur la Sorgue will be replaced by a walk to Fontaine de Vaucluse when the fountain overflows, for an exceptional spectacle!
Discover the sumptuous Mines of Bruoux for a guided tour of these old quarries where ocher was extracted then enjoy a Provençal picnic in this splendid setting, with only fresh products from local farms.
Then about 15 minutes drive to Roussillon.
Visit the village entirely colored with ocher and listed among the Most Beautiful Villages in France.
Then about 20 minutes drive to Gordes.
Walk in the village of Gordes, voted the most beautiful village in the world by the American magazine Travel & Leisure, also with a photo stop with a breathtaking view of the village.
Then about 50 minutes drive back to Avignon.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Impossible to put a walker or luggage in the car
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
A day in the Luberon: Gordes Roussillon L’Isle s/Sorgue Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Visit to Gordes
- Guided tour of the Bruoux Ochre Mines (April to October only)
- Visit of Roussillon
- Visit to L’Isle sur la Sorgue
Not Included
- Tips
- Picnic between November and March
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Ventourisme.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
