Small Group Marseille Shore Excursion: Lavender Tour
Description
During this shore excursion from Marseille seaport, you will discover one of the symbol of Provence : lavender.
Tour Options
Itinerary
This activity is only for cruise passengers. You must enter the name of your cruise ship at the time of the booking.
Take pictures of the lavender fields in bloom. Please note that the order of visits and the stops at the sites may change depending on operational conditions
Local producer
Spend time in the village. Please note that the order of visits and the stops at the sites may change depending on operational conditions
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please wait your tour guide at the exit of the ship/cruise terminal, do not start to walk in the port area. The tour departs from the pier shoreside. Once you disembark, whether there is a terminal building or not, your local tour guide will be waiting at the exit with a sign with your last name. The local tour guide will greet you and walk you to the transportation. This is important not to follow the green line on the floor. Please Note: It is important that you refrain from strolling about the harbor area and just go to the meeting location.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Please wait at the exit of the ship/cruise terminal, do not start to walk on the port area.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- Children under 4 years old are not allowed on tours
- Please note that the order of visits and the stops at the sites may change depending on operational conditions
- We cannot be held responsible if the cruise ship company cancel the stop over at the port, less than 24 hours the tour departure. No refund can be claimed.
Reviews(16)
It was a short drive to the lavender fields. I still remember the fragrance of the fields .... pure heaven... The guide was pleasant and was able to find fields that were still in bloom. My one complaint is that there were issues in picking up a few passengers from the cruise which delayed our start for an hour and a half and took time away from our tour (which is crucial when you have to get back to the ship). We could have explored more. What happened is that one couple didn't follow the instructions and stay next to the ship to be picked up. Instead they went all the way into Marseilles. I know that people make mistakes, but this was a doozy. The company then went overboard in search for them. I could understand if they just went to the entrance of the port and could be accommodated. However, the company, A la Française, prioritized them over us and their other guests; seemingly so they would not have to refund that couple's fee. Even though the couple apologized, no offer or apologies were made by the company. When the couple made this major of a mistake, they should expect to deal with the consequences. The company should have gone on without them and then address the issue with that couple instead of making everyone pay.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sincerely sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations and that there was a delay at the beginning in locating the lost customers. Our team always strives to provide the best possible experience for all our customers, even in the event of unforeseen circumstances such as delays or last-minute incidents. We are fortunate that the excursion through the lavender fields with our guide was unforgettable, and you have wonderful memories to cherish! Best regards, TEAM A LA FRANCAISE!
Our tour guide, Pablo, met us promptly at 9AM sharp at the end of the gangway, steps away from the ship in Marseille. Outside the small gift shop you will see a number of tour operators holding up whiteboards and cell phone messages with client’s namesnames, this is where your tour operator will be.DO NOT get on one of the transfer busses! And your tour operator will drop you off at the same location steps from the ship. This was confusing on the directions given for the meeting point.. it was a lovely day through the French countryside with plenty of opportunities to take photos in both of lavender and sunflower fields. We stopped at organic farm to get a demonstration on the various types of lavender that are grown in this region as well as an olive oil tasting and also almond tasting as they are also grown in this very fertile area of Provence. We had lunch in the small village of.Valensol in Provence. We also sampled the lavender ice cream from one of the shops in town and purchased lavender sachets from the local stores as souvenirs.. It was a beautiful day in the French countryside and quite relaxing..
Bonjour, Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a lovely day exploring the French countryside with Pablo and that you enjoyed the lavender and sunflower fields, the visit to the organic farm, and your time in Valensole. We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the meeting point directions, we'll make sure to clarify them for future guests to avoid any confusion. It’s always a pleasure to know our guests leave with beautiful memories. We hope to welcome you again soon for another adventure in Provence! Best Regards, A la Française
Fantastic tour! We loved everything about it. The guide was knowledgeable, took us to less crowded sites, shared the history of the area and even helped take family photos 😍
Bonjour, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time and that your guide helped make the experience memorable, especially with those great family photos! We hope to welcome you again soon for another great adventure! Best Regards, A la Française
Fabulous time! Our guide Emmanuel was friendly and knowledgeable! He found us so many amazing spots to stop and take pictures. Highly recommend!!
Bonjour, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had a fabulous time and that Emmanuel made your experience so memorable. He's indeed a great guide, and we’re happy he could show you such beautiful spots. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon for another adventure in Provence! Best Regards, A la Française
Paolo was an excellent guide and made sure we had a curated experience exploring Provence and Valensole! The pick up/meeting was seamless and he arrived early. It was a unique small group experience which included stops at various lavender fields (less crowded ones), sunflower fields, a lavender museum, cute town of Valensole for lunch, and a local grower of olives and almonds. Paolo made sure we had great scenery with the least amount of crowds. We learned a lot about the way products were grown and refined in the south of France. He also made sure we were as comfortable as possible during the drive/excursions. The van was very spacious, clean, and cool (98 degrees out today!). Thank you Paolo for giving us an 11/10 experience on this tour. We are so thankful we found your company on Viator. Highly recommended!
Hello, Thank you so much for this wonderful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear that Paolo made your day in Provence and Valensole so special. It sounds like you truly got the full experience, from peaceful lavender and sunflower fields to charming villages and local producers. We're especially happy to know Paolo’s thoughtful guidance, timing, and care helped create a seamless and memorable journey. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we’re so glad you found us. We would love to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure in France! Best Regards, A la Française
If you’re looking for a great tour of the lavender fields, then this is the one for you. Even though the trip to the fields from Marseille is about an hour and a half it is well worth the time spent. We enjoyed being in a small group of eight people in a very comfortable Mercedes minivan.
Bonjour, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the lavender fields tour and appreciated the comfort of our small group setup. The journey from Marseille is indeed a bit of a drive, but we're thrilled you found it worthwhile and relaxing. We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable experience in Provence! Best Regards, A la Française
Viator was great about setting up the reservation, answering questions and following up with notices of automatic payment 24hrs in advance. We chose to pay in advance to be done with it. Unfortunately, with less than 24hrs notice, the cruise ship notified us that there was a strike at the port preventing the tour operator from providing the tour and for the cruise ship to dock, so Viator chose to keep our money.
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Our tour guide, Alex, was excellent and very accommodating. He spontaneously stopped at additional fields he saw to be in better bloom than his designated stops and was very helpful taking photographs of us.
Bonjour, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and our guide Alex! Thank you for choosing A la Française! and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience! Best regards Team A la Française !
Great tour, easy pick up from the cruise port. Petrine was a great guide and we were able to seee a lot of the amazing lavender!!
Bonjour, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and our guide Petronille! Thank you for choosing A la Française! and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience! Best regards Team A la Française !
My favorite part of the trip was Elias trying to give us the best experience possible. On a scale of 1-10 he’s a 11! Meeting Francois at her organic lavender farm of many generations was very meaningful. She was very gracious and generous. Thank you Elias for giving Will and me a lifetime memory. You are an amazing young man and we wish you the best. The Californians
Hello, We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback . Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience. Team A la Française !
