Private tour in Marseille Olivier F

Full day tour in Luberon National Park and its gorgeous "perched" villages

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Olivier F.

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Bienvenue en Provence ! My name is Olivier and I am based in La Ciotat, a charming beach resort close to the fishermen village of Cassis, nearby Marseille, Toulon and Aix en Provence. I started my adventure in the tourism industry as a freelance, conducting guided sightseeing tours in Provence and winery tours in the area. To date I have been guiding since 2015, providing a high standard of service and a unique experience to all my customers. I am an enthusiastic person and I love Provence, where I have lived for many years. As I provide visits of Cassis, Marseille, and Aix en Provence, I always take time to do stop to scenic viewpoints for dramatic views and interesting historical facts. Natural park of Luberon and surroundings of Avignon and Rhône valley are some of my favorite areas in northern Provence where I like to share good times there. Feedback and reviews of my customers describe me as a humorous, flexible and courteous person as well as a safe driver! I am trilingual native French and fluent English and Italian. All my tours can be customized to meet your needs, so feel free to message me if you have any special request. - Professional driver license, according to the French regulation for people transportation for touristic purposes - Permanent free access to ship piers of the Marseille Cruise Port Enclosure - First-aid certificate PSC1 delivered by firefighters of Marseille district (2015) - Degrees in science (University of Paris) - I am not able to guide you inside of the museums or historical monuments. - I can only guide in English, Italian and French.

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Overview of your Marseille tour

Let yourself be led for an amazing breakthrough in the Luberon if you want to see as many as possible of the choices, it's the place to go! Gordes is standing on the edge of the plateau of Vaucluse and is one of the "in" villages of Luberon. Notre-Dame de Senanque might be considered a must see in Provence in lavender season. The Cistercian abbey is near the spectacular hilltop village of Gordes in Vaucluse-en-Provence. Experience Roussillon situated in the heart of one of the biggest ochre deposits in the world and its magnificent red cliffs and ochre quarries. Discover The Julius bridge, a Roman bridge that crosses the Calavon between Apt and Cavaillon to offer a passage to the Domitia route linking Italy to Spain. Enjoy Lourmarin, a very animated village in the summer due to its numerous cafe terraces and shop! I can recommend in Roussillon a very good local restaurant !

Recent Reviews

Patricia G.United States
September 2025

Thank you Yoann for guiding us through the Palace of Popes and Chateauneuf de Papes. There was so much to learn and your in depth knowledge of the history was remarkable. You knew just the perfect restaurant for lunch. Then on to two well known wineries for more to learn. You are fun to be with and friendly and professional too. A perfect guide. Thank you again, Yoann.

John W.United States
July 2024

Skilled guide who really knows the region. We had a serious medical emergency and Olivier skillfully found the nearest hospital.

Ryan C.United States
June 2024

Olivier was a wonderful tour guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and you could tell that being a tour guide is something he really enjoys doing. The tour itself was also great. The villages we visited were all beautiful.

Terry Y.Canada
October 2023

What a delightful day we had with Olivier. Connected with his personality, energy and rapport! T.HE derfinition of a French Gentleman. Knowledgeable, engaging with all of is the group. Excellent spotless deluxe Mercedes van. Attentive chauffeur! Our day was filled with education, local cukture and history. The villages we experienced, breath taking vistas the Olivier knew exactly where the eye candy was best. Lunched in an amazing local bistro style gem, yes friends he knew, but WOW! Bravo Olivier, 5+++

Lois Z.United States
August 2023

We had a delightful day with Olivier as he drove us thru the perched hill villages of France. He moved us thru what seemed like an impossibly ambitious itinerary with finesse and confidence. We never felt rushed. He communicated well and left us with a strong desire to return to France soon.

Deborah L.Australia
July 2023

Thank you Olivier for your wonderful tour of the Luberon National Park, we so enjoyed the visit to Gourdes, Senanque abbey and the flowering lavender, Roussillon and Lermarin. It was an interesting day we enjoyed all the information you shared, you were fun and such a good driver, we appreciated your vehicle which was so very clean and comfortable…. If anyone is looking for a wonderful shore excursion you won't be disappointed with a tour undertaken by Olivier, thanks again Olivier!!

Your Marseille tour itinerary

- Gordes and its medieval/Renaissance castle - Visit the preserved village of Bories, a dry-stone building huts dating back to 17th century (8€/person) - Sénanque Abbey and Lavender Fields (in season from mid- June to July) - Roussillon where you can learn about the ochre/ochre pigment production - Roman Julius Bridge . . . Vehicles could cross over this 2000 years old bridge a short time ago! - Lourmarin and its shady restaurant and café terraces as well as many local art galleries - Admire the Rennaissance castle of Lourmarin and its elegant French garden

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Tour is carried out in a private, air-conditioned minibus, with licensed professional driver

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Village of Bories (option) 6€/person Lunch and drink
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

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Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Layover
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
History
Tour reference number
457259
Languages
French
English
Italian
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

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This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the beautiful countryside of Luberon National Park and its charming "perched" villages. It's ideal for those interested in the scenic landscapes described in Peter Mayle's "A Year in Provence". The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for cruise ship passengers looking for a shore excursion.

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