PROVENCE! Adventures
Picture yourself in this lush lavender field! At Sunshine Lavender Farm, we believe in working hard. Playing hard is a priority too. Once the lavender is cut, bundled and tucked in the barn to preserve its color and sweetness, it’s Bon Voyage! Let’s take a lavender adventure!!
Is visiting the South of France on your bucket list? If so, and you wish to join a 2021 or future Lavender Adventure to Provence, please email your interest to hello@sunshinelavenderfarm.com. View more photos of Provence and follow the farm on Facebook and Pinterest. Watch the videos from the Farm to France 2018 trip and 2019 adventure.
Every year is different and some travelers have enjoyed these trips year after year. Exploring the lavender in Provence began in 2011 when Annie and her youngest daughter, Sylvie, were joined by friends of the farm on the inaugural trip to one of the most amazing lavender growing regions in the world. Having returned to France many times since that first amazing trip, groups have visited farmers markets, vineyards, olive cooperatives, teamed with local nonprofit organizations, toured lovely villages with talented locals, and of course, viewed (beaucoup) lavender fields and farms! With yet another creative travel plan in the works, we’re returning in 2021.
Wanderlust in your soul? Provence on your bucket list? Prefer to travel in the comfort of a group? Perhaps joining the next off-the-beaten path trip from Sunshine Lavender Farm is perfect for you.
Check out the sample Provence itinerary! This is a unique, behind-the-scenes adventure to the South of France, unlike any other. Just for a small group of travelers, previous trips have resulted in lasting friendships, with kinships only possible when experiencing interesting people and places together. There is already a list of travelers ready to make some amazing memories in Provence, so reserve your spot now if you wish to travel with the group.
Let’s go to Provence!
“I enjoyed the France trip so much! Thanks for making it a very memorable experience. The countryside and villages were beautiful. In awe of being in the presence of 16th century walls and buildings. … the time together was so special.”
Send an email to hello@sunshinelavenderfarm.com today to add your name to the growing list of folks interested in traveling to Provence in 2021.
SAMPLE early July itinerary with Sunshine Lavender Farm
Friday
Group arrives
Get acquainted dinner at the hotel
Saturday
A day in the South Luberon
In the morning a guided visit of the Jardin Tinctoriales at Lauris
Lunch Lauris or Lourmarin village
In the afternoon a guided visit (in French) of the Chateau at Ansouis
Dinner at own choice of restaurant
Sunday
Visit Fete de Lavande
Travel to Isle sur la Sorgue to take in the uniquely French antique and farmers market and enjoy the tastes of the region while shopping about, or stop for lunch at a nearby cafe or restaurant
Dinner at own choice of restaurant
Monday
In the morning drive to the Alpilles area for a visit to a beautiful private garden
Lunch at the garden
In the afternoon visit the Carrieres de Lumiere near Les Baux for a stunning sound and light show on an artistic theme in the stone quarries
Dinner at own choice of restaurant
Tuesday
A day in Avignon
In the morning a guided walking tour visiting different artisans with tastings of their produce
Visit to the large market Les Halles and ending with a glass of wine
Free adventuring in the afternoon with time to visit the Papal Palace or other museums for those who wish
Dinner at own choice of restaurant
Wednesday
Visit Riez, one of the oldest towns in Provence
Explore the old town and the market this morning
Lunch in Riez
Tour the lavender fields of the Plateau de Valensole
Possibly include a visit to a honey producer
Visit Occitane en route on return if desired
Dinner at own choice of restaurant
Thursday
A wine tasting all day excursion in the French countryside with wine guide
Visit two vineyards in the region for tour and tastings
Lunch with wine tastings
Dinner at own choice of restaurant
Friday
A local day in a quaint Village
Farmers market in the morning to gather items for the cooking class
Cooking class in the afternoon
Free time during the day – Country walk or possible private garden visit
Dinner at the hotel to enjoy culinary delights created in the cooking class
Saturday
A guided visit of the Jardin des Plantes Tinctoriales at Lauris (a garden dedicated to growing plants for their use in dyeing and in food)
In the afternoon a guided visit of the Chateau at Ansouis – a beautifully preserved chateau now in private hands (guided visit in French)
Au revoir dinner at the hotel
Sunday
Depart after breakfast
MORE BOOKING DETAILS:
30% deposit to reserves your space. Balance is due in early April.*
July 2021
If you’ve had your heart set on this trip with the farm, let us know your interest based on this sample information and add your name to the potential traveler list with a quick email to hello@sunshinelavenderfarm.com. The 2021 trip itinerary is in process now. Stay tuned for more information by signing up for the Lavender Letters from the farm. Review the sample itinerary to get a feel for these off-the-beaten path and unique experiences to the world’s most spectacular lavender growing region in the world.
BOOKING DETAILS for the sample itinerary:
Included in the tour price:
Accommodation for 9 nights
Dinner in the hotel for 4 nights as shown in the itinerary
Cooking class
Visit to honey producer
Visit to a distillery or lavender farm on the Plateau de Sault
Guided walking tour of Avignon
Guided tour of Jardin Tinctoriales at Lauris
Guided tour of Ansouis Chateau
Whole day guided wine tasting excursion including lunch
Visit to an olive oil mill
Visit to private garden in the Alpilles including lunch at the garden or a nearby location and visit to the Carrieres de Lumiere near Les Baux
Guided tour of Oppede le Vieux
Transport throughout by minibus with English speaking driver or by local taxis
Not included in the tour price and payable direct:
Lunch at nearby during Plateau de Sault lavender excursion day (restaurant will be pre-booked with lunch cost according to own choice of lunch menu)
Lunch during Valensole lavender day (restaurant will be pre-booked with lunch cost according to own choice of lunch menu)
Visit to Jardin de la Louve during free afternoon on cooking class day if desired
Taxi transfers to and from the hotel if required and for any additional local excursions
Airfare and ground transportation to and from the host hotel
Ground Transportation Option: Travelers that used the same destination airport excursioned together in a rental van for an additional fee, with convenient pick-up at hotels/apartment and lunch along the way.
Guests may fly into major cities in Europe and travel via train to Avignon, France. Taxi transfer can be arranged for guests to and from the hotel.
There is a good choice of cafes and restaurants in the village for other evenings/lunches. Also, a good bread shop and small supermarket if you wish to purchase your own lunch snacks and wine. At the hotel, there is a summer kitchen for clients to use where you can prepare your own light meals and eat either inside or outside in the garden or on the terrace, poolside.
- Participate in a gathering over a delicious meal to meet fellow travelers.
- Final trip package rate will be discussed and determined based on rate exchange and the number of confirmed travelers closer to departure.