--- title: Market & Perched Villages of the Luberon Day Trip from Marseille lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/marseille/tours/market-perched-villages-of-the-luberon-day-trip-from-marseille/ type: tour city: Marseille country: France price: 165 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 88 duration_minutes: 660 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Luberon villages? rank_in_category: 12 of 16 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-24 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/marseille/tours/market-perched-villages-of-the-luberon-day-trip-from-marseille/ --- # Market & Perched Villages of the Luberon Day Trip from Marseille **Guidekin's take:** A minivan day through the Luberon villages of Lourmarin, Gordes and Roussillon with a stop at the open air market of the day and a look at how lavender becomes oils and soaps. Lunch, museum entries and hotel pickup are not included, and children under four cannot join. 4.76 from 88 reviews for 11h. **Luberon villages?:** Choose Roussillon, Lourmarin and the market of the day by minivan, 11h at €165 per person; lunch and entries extra. 4.76, 88 reviews. Trade-off: Lunch and entries extra. (last checked September 24, 2026) ## Overview Explore picturesque medieval villages deep in the Provençal countryside on this tour through the Luberon region from Marseille. Travel by minivan with your guide to the Luberon villages of Lourmarin, Gordes (photo stop only) and Roussillon. Wander through the bustling open-air markets (depends of the day of the week) and perhaps browse the stalls for souvenirs. Learn how lavender — the symbol of Provence — is transformed into luxurious essential oils and beauty products and, from mid-June to mid-July, make a photo stop at Sénanque Abbey to admire Provence’s beautiful lavender fields in full bloom. ## Before you book - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Lunch, Food and drink - Age rule: Children under 4 years old are not allowed on tours ## Key facts - Price: from €165 per person - Duration: 11h - Rating: 4.76/5 from 88 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: A La Française Marseille ## What's included - Market and Luberon villages - Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle - Driver/guide ## Not included - Lunch, Food and drink - Entrance fees to monuments and museums - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Gordes** (1h) - Photo stop. Stop in the village only on Tuesday for market day 2. **Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque** (15m) - Photo stop from mid-June to mid-July 3. **Roussillon** (1h) - Free time in the village to discover the red ochre. Market day on Thursday 4. **Lourmarin** (1h) - Free time in the village. Market day on Friday 5. **Apt** (1h) - Stop at the market, on saturday only. 6. **Ansouis** (1h) - Free time in the village. Market on Sunday. No stop on saturday. 7. **Aix-en-Provence** (pass by, no stop) - On certain days, a drive through Aix en Provence may be included to pick up and drop off passengers. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-24 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking. - On certain days, a drive through Aix en Provence may be included to pick up and drop off passengers. - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide. - Children under 4 years old are not allowed on tours ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 16** | €165 | 11h | 4.76 (88) | shared | | [Shore Excursion: Drive a Convertible to Cassis & Calanques](/france/marseille/tours/shore-excursion-drive-a-convertible-to-cassis-calanques/?format=md) | €549 per group | 5h | 4.98 (248) | private | | [5-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour of the Provence from Marseille in Luxury Car](/france/marseille/tours/5-hour-private-sightseeing-tour-of-the-provence-from-marseille-in-luxury-car/?format=md) | €780 per group | 6h | 4.93 (99) | private | | [Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille](/france/marseille/tours/full-day-wine-tour-around-bandol-cassis-from-marseille/?format=md) | €165 | 7h 30m | 4.98 (52) | shared | Ranked #12 of 16 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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