Key facts
Excursion departing from Aix-en-Provence to visit the markets and villages of the Luberon, including Gordes, Roussillon, Lourmarin or Apt.
- Visits to Gordes, Roussillon, Lourmarin or Apt depending on the day of the week and local markets.
- Open from 02/04 to 31/10/2026 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and weekends from 9 am to 6 pm. Booking possible.
- Languages spoken: French and English. Pets not allowed.
About
Enjoy the Provençal markets according to your day of stroll: Tuesday (Gordes), Thursday (Roussillon), Friday (Lourmarin), Saturday (Apt), and Sunday (Isle sur Sorgues until March 31, 2026, then Ansouis afterwards).
Tuesday:
● Take the time to stroll through the village of Gordes. This must-see hilltop village in the Luberon is listed among the most beautiful villages in France. With its dry stone walls, limestone huts, and bories (traditional stone huts), Gordes boasts exceptional architecture.
On other days, you will enjoy a photo stop.
From mid-June to mid-July, depending on the flowering season, stop at Sénanque Abbey, where you can admire the lavender.
Thursday:
● Discover the village of Roussillon and its colorful houses (market on Thursdays). Be amazed by its facades, perfectly complementing the ochre cliffs it overlooks. Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant colors: different shades of ochre will enhance your souvenir photos of your trip to Provence. You will also have the opportunity to visit the village on other days.
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● Enjoy a stroll during your free time in Lourmarin (market on Fridays), famous for its Renaissance castle. You will also have the opportunity to visit the village on other days.
Saturday:
● Those with a sweet tooth will be delighted to discover the town of Apt, famous for its candied fruit production. Sample this regional confectionery with its inimitable taste: candied melon, oranges, pears, candied oranges, candied cherries, candied clementines, candied chestnuts...
(no stop in Apt on other days).
Sunday:
● Until March 31, 2026: The village of Isle sur la Sorgue, known for its antique/flea market.
● From April 1, 2026: The village of Ansouis will charm you with its authenticity and its typically Provençal atmosphere. (No stop in Ansouis on Saturdays).
➜ Guided tour / Guaranteed departure from 2 people
➜ Departure from the Tourist Office at 9am
➜ Duration: 9 hours from April to October and 8.5 hours from November to March
➜ Children aged 4 and up
➜ Animals are not allowed
Reservations can be made with the travel advisors at the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office or on the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office website.
- Languages spoken: English, French
- Animals : Not accepted
Prices
- Payment methods: Bank/credit card, Cash, Contactless payment
- Not included: Lunch and entrance tickets to the monuments
From 07/11/25 to 26/03/27
- Adult
- 150€
- Child
- 120€
Schedules
Contact
Starting from the Tourist Office
300 Giuseppe Verdi Avenue
BP 40106
13100 Aix-en-Provence
300 Giuseppe Verdi Avenue
BP 40106
13100 Aix-en-Provence
