When you’re based in Provence—whether at a wellness retreat, boutique hotel, or hillside Airbnb—it’s easy to explore the region on curated one-day or half-day trips. From lavender fields to Roman ruins, artisanal wine tastings to coastal getaways, here are the 10 best local companies offering unforgettable tours that align with Aprica Wellness values: nature-based, culturally rich, and deeply rejuvenating.
1. Provence Panoramas
📍 Based in Avignon
🌐 provencepanoramas.com
Specializing in small-group tours with an eco-conscious ethos, Provence Panoramas offers custom lavender field excursions, wine tastings in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and photo-worthy village strolls through Gordes and Roussillon.
2. La Provence de Claire Tours
📍 Based in Aix-en-Provence
🌐 laprovencedeclaire.com
Run by a local guide with a passion for storytelling, these intimate half-day trips include food tastings, market walks, and visits to hidden gems like the Silvacane Abbey.
3. A la Française! Provence
📍 Based in Avignon & Aix
🌐 alafrancaise.fr
Offers wine tours, lavender routes, and scenic drives with guides who blend historical insight with modern flair. Great for solo travelers and couples.
4. Truffle & Wine Tours by Les Pastras
📍 Based in Cadenet, Luberon
🌐 lespastras.com
This organic farm offers seasonal truffle hunts, wine tastings, and olive oil tours—a sensual celebration of Provence’s terroir.
5. Discover Provence
📍 Based in Aix-en-Provence
🌐 discover-provence.com
Led by expat-turned-local Emily Durand, these small-group day trips cover the best of Provence: lavender, rosé, Roman history, and charming artisan villages.
6. Tour Designer in Provence
📍 Based in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
🌐 tourdesignerinprovence.com
This luxury operator crafts high-end, custom itineraries for travelers seeking art, antiques, wellness, and unique countryside spots.
7. Provencal Wine Tours
📍 Based in Aix-en-Provence
🌐 provencalwinetours.com
Sustainable wine tasting tours through the Côtes de Provence and Sainte-Victoire regions, with education on organic and biodynamic vineyards.
8. Nature and Sens
📍 Based in Luberon region
🌐 nature-et-sens.fr
Offers forest therapy walks, herbal workshops, and wellness-focused excursions tailored for small groups or retreat guests.
9. Walk Inn Provence
📍 Based in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
🌐 walkinnprovence.com
Perfect for active travelers, this company offers guided and self-guided walking and cycling tours through villages, vineyards, and lavender fields.
10. Pistache Provence
📍 Based in Marseille
🌐 pistacheprovence.com
Day trips along the Mediterranean coast, including the Calanques National Park and Cassis, combining hiking with beach time and local cuisine.
🌿 How to Choose the Right Tour for You
- For Wellness & Nature: Try Nature and Sens or Les Pastras.
- For Wine Lovers: Opt for Provencal Wine Tours or Discover Provence.
- For Cultural Immersion: Go with A la Française! or La Provence de Claire.
Many of these operators will pick you up from your retreat or local accommodation—just ask! Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or part of a group, Provence offers infinite opportunities to explore, connect, and be inspired.
At Aprica Wellness, we’re happy to help guests arrange mindful excursions that reflect our values of sustainability, connection, and beauty.
