Provence Lavender Perfume & Essential Oils Workshop
About this activity
Highlights
- Harvest fragrant lavender in Provence fields
- Experience traditional essential oil distillation
- Savor a Provençal apéritif and organic wines
- Personalize and take home your own natural perfume
- Enjoy scenic countryside from Aix-en-Provence
Full description
Surrender your senses to the heart of Provence during this immersive private workshop. Begin with the blissful harvest of lavender, hand-cutting blooms amidst rolling fields and basking in sun-washed countryside. Guided by a passionate local farmer, experience the traditional art of essential oil distillation and watch your fragrant essence emerge.
Discover Provençal gastronomy with a relaxed apéritif and a fresh poke bowl lunch paired with organic local wine. As the afternoon sun warms the mas, a boutique perfumery session awaits, led by an expert who helps you blend a signature natural fragrance to match your unique style. Return to Aix-en-Provence with bespoke creations—essential oil, floral water, mist, and your own perfume—plus unforgettable aromas and insight into the artisanal spirit of southern France.
From Lavender Fields to Perfume: Private Full-Day Experience from Aix-en-Provence
Awaken your senses on a full-day private “plant to perfume” tour from Aix-en-Provence, combining lavender fields, traditional distillation, Provençal flavors and an intimate natural perfume workshop. With hotel pickup, a dedicated English-speaking driver-guide and a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll enjoy a seamless, immersive day in the heart of Provence.
From Lavender Harvest to Distillation
Your experience begins at a charming Provençal mas, where a local farmer introduces you to different varieties of lavender and their uses in aromatherapy and perfumery. Depending on the season, you may take part in the harvest among the fields before discovering traditional distillation: loading the still, watching the separation of essential oil and floral water, and learning how each extract is used in cosmetics, wellness and fragrance. You then bottle your own lavender-based products, creating unique souvenirs to take home.
Provençal Flavors and Natural Perfume Workshop
Between activities, relax over a Provençal apéritif featuring regional spreads, organic wines and juices, followed by a light, seasonal lunch that keeps you energized for the afternoon. The day continues with a small-group natural perfume workshop, where an expert perfumer guides you through a curated palette of essences to help you understand top, heart and base notes and compose your own signature fragrance. At the end of the tour, you return to Aix-en-Provence with your essential oil, floral water and personalized perfume, along with a deeper connection to Provence’s aromatic heritage and artisanal know-how.
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Aix-en-Provence
- Hands-on lavender harvest and essential oil distillation
- Provençal apéritif with organic wines and light lunch
- Personalized perfume creation workshop
- Take-home essential oil, floral water, exclusive mist, and custom fragrance
- Personal expenses or souvenirs apart from provided creations
Itinerary
Hotel Pickup in Aix-en-Provence
Meet your private English-speaking driver-guide at your hotel. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle towards the lavender countryside.
Scenic Drive to Valensole
Enjoy views of Provençal landscapes on the way to the Valensole area. Your guide introduces the region’s lavender traditions and local way of life.
Important information
Know before you book
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Aix-en-Provence included
- Experience operates in small private groups for personal attention
- Workshop hosted in English by local experts
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable footwear for walking through fields
- Bring sun protection such as hat and sunscreen
- Consider bringing a reusable water bottle
Cancellation policy
Up to 72 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
Flore took us on a tour of two chateaux one day, then two wineries the next day. She was outstanding—informative, engaging, and efficient. Perhaps better than any tour guide we’ve ever had. We would highly recommend her.
(Translated by Google) We had a wonderful afternoon during our wine tour in Alsace with Violette! She showed us the region with great passion, kindness, and professionalism. Always smiling, attentive, and very friendly, Violette truly made this an unforgettable experience. A huge thank you to you, Violette, for this superb afternoon and all these wonderful moments! Warmly, your favorite Swiss visitor 🇨🇭🍷😉 (Original) Nous avons passé un merveilleux après-midi lors de notre visite œnologique en Alsace avec Violette ! Elle nous a fait découvrir la région avec beaucoup de passion, de gentillesse et de professionnalisme. Toujours souriante, attentionnée et très sympathique, Violette a vraiment contribué à rendre cette expérience inoubliable. Un grand merci à toi, Violette, pour ce superbe après-midi et tous ces beaux moments ! Amicalement, ton visiteur suisse préféré 🇨🇭🍷😉
Alex was funny and knowledgeable. Doing this tour was so much fun and I cannot imagine visiting the area without it!
Additional information
Ideal for adult travelers and older teens who love immersive, hands-on experiences around lavender, natural wellness, gastronomy and perfume creation in Provence.