Route Overview
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About this Tour
Provence stimulates all senses. Between mid-June and mid-July, the lavender blooms and dips the landscape in deep purple. Visit Avignon, the Ochre rocks of Roussillon, and the spectacular Verdon Gorge.
Your Journey in Detail
💜Avignon & Luberon
The Palace of the Popes in Avignon is the start. The Luberon with its mountain villages like Gordes is picture-perfect Provence.
⛰️Lavender & Ochre
Wait for the bloom! The plateau of Valensole is a purple sea. In Roussillon, wander through bright red ochre rocks.
🎭Grand Canyon & Coast
The Verdon Gorge is Europe's Grand Canyon. Turquoise water deep below. Continue to Aix-en-Provence or the coast.
💡Practical Tips
- ✓Travel mid-June to mid-July for the lavender bloom.
- ✓The roads in the Verdon Gorge are narrow – drive carefully!
- ✓Market days are sacred in Provence – visit one!
At a Glance
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Duration
5-7 Tage
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Distance
350 km
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Difficulty
Moderate
Highlights
- ⭐Lavender Fields (Valensole)
- ⭐Verdon Gorge
- ⭐Avignon
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