Summer tours 2026 in the Luberon: guided visits, walks and night outings
Discover the 2026 summer tours in the Luberon: hilltop villages, nature walks, night outings, heritage, astronomy and art. Online booking available.
Discover the 2026 summer tours in the Luberon: hilltop villages, nature walks, night outings, heritage, astronomy and art. Online booking available.
This summer, see the Luberon in a whole new light. Destination Luberon and L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Tourisme invite you to enjoy a programme of guided tours, nature walks and night-time visits, offering a different way to explore the villages, landscapes and heritage of the region.
Along cobbled lanes, beside the Sorgue, facing the sweeping panoramas of the Luberon or beneath the starry sky, each outing invites you to enjoy a meaningful, friendly and accessible experience.
These tours are led by passionate guides and are designed for everyone to enjoy, whether with family, friends or on your own.
From heritage and nature to art and astronomy, create your own summer programme and discover the Luberon differently, at your own pace.
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Good to know: some tours do not take place every week. Please check the dates shown in the calendar carefully. Booking is required for all tours.
To enjoy your visit safely and in the best possible conditions, a few simple items will help you make the most of the guided tours, nature walks and night-time outings.
For daytime walks and tours
For night-time tours
Dogs are welcome, provided they are kept on a leash. Some tours may be accessible with a pushchair, depending on the route.
Discovery tours invite you to explore the region’s emblematic villages, gain a deeper understanding of their history and notice the details that give them their charm: canals, waterwheels, springs, narrow streets, monuments, Provençal squares and unspoilt landscapes.
Discover this emblematic village of the Luberon, famous for its spring, the Sorgue, considered the most important resurgence in France.
Beyond the chasm, this tour invites you to see the village, its waters and its preserved natural setting in a different light, through heritage, landscapes and a truly unique atmosphere.
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Around a bend in the narrow streets or along the many canals and waterwheels, discover the fascinating history of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.
This town, shaped by its industrial past, surprises visitors with its emblematic monuments, typically Provençal squares, antique dealers and art galleries.
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Perched on the foothills of the Luberon, this medieval village has preserved a timeless atmosphere and a turbulent history.
Starting from Place de la Croix, set off to discover its ramparts, old houses, market hall, belfry, fortress and the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame d’Alidon.
As the walk unfolds, the evening light reveals the village stones and opens up superb views over the Luberon. An ideal visit to enjoy the local heritage in a softer, more contemplative atmosphere.
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In L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, enjoy a guided walk along the picturesque banks of the Sorgue.
Soak up the mysterious charm of this river, let yourself be wrapped in its cool freshness and observe the richness of its wildlife and plant life.
A peaceful waterside interlude, ideal for discovering L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in a different way, through natural heritage, Provençal atmosphere and refreshing sensations.
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As daylight fades, the Luberon takes on a whole new atmosphere. The villages light up, the landscapes soften and the sky becomes a source of wonder. These night-time tours combine heritage, sensations, observation and contemplation.
Fabrice invites you to discover, in a fun and accessible way, the secrets of constellations, stars and planets.
The evening begins with a sunset walk, offering panoramic views over the Calavon Valley and the sounds of nocturnal wildlife, before a period of sky observation.
A friendly and relaxing experience beneath the night sky, perfect for discovering the stars in a different way and enjoying the gentle summer evenings in the Luberon.
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Fabrice invites you to enjoy a fun introduction to stars, planets and constellations, at the heart of a night-time immersion in the Luberon.
The first part of the evening is devoted to listening to nocturnal wildlife, before being guided at the foot of the Château de Lourmarin.
Comfortably settled with your blanket, enjoy a friendly and enriching experience, complete with observation tools and fascinating explanations.
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As night falls, your guide, dressed in period costume and carrying lanterns, leads you through the stone-paved streets of the old village of Gordes.
A fun, sensory and family-friendly tour that takes you back to life in the Middle Ages and lets you feel the full atmosphere of the village as its stones are gently lit up.
Between shadow and light, this night-time walk reveals a more intimate side of Gordes, perfect for stories, architectural details and sensory impressions.
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Let the mighty Château de Gordes, its church, stone-paved streets and picturesque squares tell you, in the twilight, the story of a village once devoted to craftsmanship and trade.
Under the evening lights, the village reveals a more intimate atmosphere, blending heritage, panoramas and architectural details.
An ideal tour for discovering Gordes differently, away from the bustle of the day, in a gentle, mysterious and poetic atmosphere.
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As part of the Buzz Art Festival, discover Nicolas Alquin’s sculpture exhibition during an open-air guided tour.
The route provides keys to better understand his artistic world, the forms he creates and the materials he explores, while revealing the dialogue between the artworks and the places that host them.
A sensitive and accessible experience, blending contemporary art, heritage and an urban stroll, inviting you to see L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in a new light.
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Each stage of this tour offers keys to understanding the artworks on display, while encouraging encounters with the artists.
It is also an opportunity to access heritage sites usually closed to the public and reveal all their richness.
At the crossroads of contemporary art and history, this experience is designed to be enlightening, sensitive and accessible to all.
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Booking available soon
Booking is required for all tours. Reservations can be made online or at one of the Tourist Offices. No on-site booking is accepted.
The Tourist Offices offer fun activity resources to help you explore the region’s emblematic villages independently, with no time constraints.
Investigator kit
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
Intrigue in the Town, available every day from 10 am to 6 pm at the Tourist Office.
€15
Game booklets
Gordes and Lourmarin
Booklets for exploring the villages at your own pace, available from the Tourist Offices.
€2
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Opening times and periods
Reservation required for all visits.
Summer tours 2026 available from July to September, according to the schedule. Tours take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays, depending on the theme: discovery tours, nature walks, night outings, astronomy and artistic tours.
Please note: some tours do not take place every week. Please check the exact dates listed in each tour schedule.
Price(s)
Adult price : from €8
Child price (10–17 years) : from €5
Children under 10 : free
Book online: https://boutique.destinationluberon.com/
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