Luberon Regional Park villages tour: Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux

Four hilltop villages in one day, ending at Gordes

A private day tour of Luberon Regional Park visits four Provençal villages (Lourmarin, Bonnieux, Roussillon, and Gordes) with a driver-guide in an air-conditioned van for up to eight passengers. You stroll through each village, stop at a viewpoint over the Luberon valley, taste wine at Citadelle estate, and photograph lavender fields when in bloom (mid-June through July). A photo stop at the Belvedere in Gordes ends the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Luberon hilltop villages

• Drive 45 minutes to Lourmarin
• Stroll Lourmarin streets and shops
• View Renaissance-style castle in Lourmarin
• Visit Bonnieux viewpoint over Luberon valley
• Photo stop in lavender fields (seasonal)
• Wine tasting at La Citadelle winery
• Explore Roussillon and Ocres trail
• Lunch in Provençal restaurant in Roussillon
• Photo stop at Gordes Belvedere

The experience

The route starts with a 45-minute drive to Lourmarin, where you walk the narrow streets and see its Renaissance castle. From there the van climbs to Bonnieux for a viewpoint across the entire Luberon valley. If you're traveling between mid-June and late July, you'll stop in the lavender fields for photos. The same window opens the option to taste wines at La Citadelle winery in Ménerbes. Roussillon comes next (the village known locally as Colorado Provençal for its red and orange earth and houses), where you can walk the Ocres trail if you want, or simply explore the restaurants and shops.

Gordes, labeled the most beautiful village in France, is the final stop. You get a photo moment at the Belvedere before the van returns. The guide speaks English or French and drives a Mercedes-Benz van with air conditioning. Bottled water is provided throughout the day. Depending on the day of the week, you may pass through a Provençal market (Friday in Lourmarin, Thursday in Roussillon), though the itinerary centers on the villages themselves.

What’s included

• Driver-guide in English or French.
• private transport in an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz van.
• bottled water.
• wine tasting at Citadelle estate (mid-June to late July only).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Discover Provence on a private tour

Is this one for you?A private van means your group stays together and the driver adjusts the pace to suit you: useful if someone wants extra time in a village or prefers to skip the wine tasting. The seven- to eight-hour day fits the four villages, the valley viewpoint, and the lavender fields (in season) into one outing without rushing between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What is there to do in Roussillon on this tour?

Roussillon sits on Colorado Provençal, the distinctive red and orange earth of the region. You can walk the Ocres trail if you choose, or spend time in the village's restaurants and shops. Lunch is on your own.

Can I taste wine on this tour?

Yes, wine tasting at La Citadelle estate in Ménerbes is included when you travel between mid-June and late July. Outside that window, the tasting is not offered.

When do the lavender fields appear?

Lavender blooms from mid-June through the end of July. During those weeks, the tour includes a photo stop in the fields. Outside the season, that stop does not happen.

How many people can fit in the van?

The Mercedes-Benz van holds up to eight passengers, so families and small groups travel together in one vehicle with air conditioning and bottled water included.

What is Gordes known for?

Gordes holds the official designation of the most beautiful village in France. The tour ends with a photo stop at the Belvedere, the viewpoint that frames the village.