I am looking for a recommendation about trips to Provence, France in June 2026. We are going to be in France in June 2026 just finishing a Lakes Tour in the Bordeaux region, and would like very much to find a 2-3 days tours to Provence to see blooming lavender fields, including hotel accommodations, and some meals. We can get ourselves to Provence on the starting date. Does Rick Steves have such tours?
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I don't think Rick does tours under a couple of weeks in length. If you want someone to put together a tour for you I would search for recommendations on tours and decide whether you want to stay and explore a town or two and take a day tour to the countryside so you don't have to rent a car. This can be a nice option since you only have a couple of days. I'd pick a base reachable by train - Avignon, Aix-en-Provence - and then look for a wine, countryside, and/or small town tour for one day.
One note, however, is that lavender is in full bloom in August into September. In June you can expect hints of purple but not the deep fields of full bloom. However, the lovely red poppies of Provence will be everywhere in June.
Have a great trip,
=Tod