Gordes, Roussillon ( + ochre trail) & Vaucluse Fountain

4.9
(38 reviews)
Avignon, France

7 hours (approximately)

Open to solo travelers!
A tour to take the time to discover 2 beautiful villages of the Luberon including Gordes which preserves the legacy of its agricultural and artisanal past (local Point of Sale on Tuesday).
You will make a stop at the 12th Century Abbey of Sénanque, a place of peace surrounded by lavender from June to July.
You will then go to Roussillon, village of ochre and its former place of extraction converted into a path, which you can visit (entrance included), then stroll in the colorful village, to take a free lunch break.
Your day will end in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse where you will discover the gushing and refreshing waters of 'la Sorgue', fascinating and clear river, you can discover the traditional techniques of cloth paper making as in the 15th century.
Namely: This circuit requires a physical condition suitable for walking, including the ability to climb and descend and take stairs.

What's Included

Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
41 Cr Jean Jaurès

Please wait outside the Tourist Office, Florine, your Guide will pick you up.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Gordes

    Photo stop at the viewpoint of the most beautiful village in the world Visit the village and free time in the alleys (Weekly Point of Sale on Tuesday morning).

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque

    Photo stop at the abbey of Sénanque and possible visit of the shop (free entrance)

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Le Sentier des Ocres

    Visit the Ocher Trail at the entrance to the village (Ticket entry to the Ocher Trail included). Free visit

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Roussillon

    Free time in the most beautiful village in France (Weekly Point of Sale on Thursday morning) Time including lunch break

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Fontaine de Vaucluse

    Walk along the river to admire the waves of the Sorgue (access to the abyss temporarily closed due to a risk of falling stone). Passage to the traditional paper factory fed by a water mill.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travellers travelling with difficulty
Supplied by Provence Excursions

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