Explore the scenic Verdon Canyon on a 9-hour tour from Aix-en-Provence. Visit the L' Occitane cosmetics factory, get panoramic views of the Verdon River gorges, enjoy some free time at Sainte-Croix Lake, and end at picturesque Moustiers-Sainte-Marie.

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Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Highlights

Explore the dramatic scenery of the Verdon Canyon
Visit the famous L'Occitane cosmetics factory
Enjoy panoramic views of the Verdon Gorges
Go to the scenic beaches of Saint-Croix
Browse the earthenware workshops of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

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Enjoy a scenic full-day tour of the picturesque Verdon Canyon, departing from Aix-en-Provence by air-conditioned minibus. Meet your guide at the Tourist Information Center of Aix, and set off on a lovely drive through the dramatic splendor of the Grand Canyon du Verdon. Stop en route at Manosque for a guided tour of the L' Occitane factory, famous for its cosmetics using local flowers and plants. Cross the Valensole plateau, which is especially spectacular when the lavender fields are in full bloom (mid June to mid July). Head to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, famous for its earthenware workshops, and enjoy some free time for lunch on your own. Continue to the Verdon Gorges of the Verdon River for breathtaking views of the lake of Sainte-Croix. Stop for some free time on the beach before driving back to Aix-en-Provence via the enchanting village of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon.

Includes

Transportation by air-conditioned minibus
Driver-guide
Entrance to the Occitane cosmetics factory

Entrance fees (unless specified)
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Gratuities (optional)

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts

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Meeting point

Please meet your guide outside the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Information Center

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Camera

Not allowed

Pets
Oversize luggage
Smoking
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

Comfortable walking shoes and a swimsuit are recommended for this tour.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 20 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4/5
Transportation
4/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Safety
4.8/5

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It was the best. Verdon Gorge is not famous in Japan, but it was a really wonderful place. The village of Moustiers-Saint-Marie was also very unique and fun, and I had enough time to go sightseeing. But after all, the guide is very nice. He was knowledgeable and told me a lot of fun stories while driving.

8 August 2019

It's a great trip.

I was a great combination of a learning experience and beautiful nature. Although I would prefer spending more time at the Canyon Verdon and the lake, I also enjoyed the visit to the L'Occitane factory. It was an interesting experience to see how the products are developed and manufactured. I would definitely recommend this trip. The best is to do this trip in June because there are plenty of lavender fields around which were unfortunately already harvested when I took the tour.

1 September 2017

Magnificent view

The guide is humorous and the trip is fun. Verdon canyon is especially amazing but we met a thunderstorm there. Hence, had no chance for the boat ride. Not really interested for L'Occitane factory visit. If we could opt out of the visit or replace with wine tour, it may be more fun for us.

29 July 2015

Aix-en-Provence: Verdon Canyon & Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Aix-en-Provence: Verdon Canyon & Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

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