Reservations
I look forward to welcoming you to my French homeland
To book your Week in Provence, Custom Tour, Small Group Tour or A Few Days in Provence, please fill out and submit the Pre-Reservation Form or contact me directly. After your pre-reservation form has been submitted:
- I will get back to you to confirm tour dates and provide more information on possible private tours or availability on small group tours.
- After we have discussed details, a non-refundable deposit is required in order to secure your reservation. Deposit amounts very depending on tour.
- Written confirmation of your tour will be sent to you along with Terms & Conditions for you to read and sign.
- Your detailed itinerary will be sent to you as a PDF document.
- Full payment is due 3 months prior to tour start date (will be stated in the T&Cs).
Terms & Conditions
A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your reservation. Detailed Terms & Conditions will be sent to you to read and sign prior to your tour.
Purchasing travel insurance is necessary to protect yourself in case of trip cancellation, baggage loss/damage, and for health/accident insurance. See recommended travel insurance companies.
Payment Methods
Accepted payment methods include:
- Zelle transfer
- Stripe (2,9% processing fee added)
- PayPal (3,49% processing fee added)
- Wire transfer (contact me for bank information)
- Check payable to Your Private Provence, LLC (contact me for mailing address)
2024 June Lavender & Cultural Tour
“Emily’s tour is the perfect introduction to the beautiful region of Provence! My daughter and I joined her small group in June and had the most delightful time. The 2 inns where we stayed were gorgeous dream properties — plus both locations allowed easy exploration by foot during leisure time for anyone who wanted to spend more time in the quaint villages Unique to her tour is the opportunity to visit the nature preserve region of Camargue and spend time at a manade learning about Gardian cultu…”
High Provence Lavender Tour – July 2022
“”Finally third time was a charm! I found Emily while looking for trips to Provence to see the beautiful fields of lavender. I sent my deposit for 2020 and Covid happened so transferred it to 2021 and things were still crazy but finally 2022. There were 5 of us in our group, my daughter decided to join me and then my grand daughter joined in, and finally the lovely Carroll’s Jill and Greg. We had so much fun, so much wine and so many laughs. We showed the French how to party before midnight the…”
June 2018 3-day private tour
“”The beautiful, relaxed culture of Provence makes it an ideal vacation spot for first-time guests and return visitors alike.As a return visitor, I reached out to Emily to see some of the hidden treasures I was on unable to see during my first visit. She asked me what I enjoyed, what I wanted to see most, and how I’d like to spend my time. From there, she tailored an itinerary specific to me.She was able to encompass all I requested and made excellent suggestions! I had an incredible tim…”
May Day Tours & Biking the Luberon
“We booked Emily for a day trip to Avignon & the Pont du Gard. She was wonderful. She picked us up & dropped us off at our accommodation near Gordes. She accommodated all our requests to the point that the tour was extended at no cost. We had a lovely day visiting the main sites in Avignon and a lovely walk around the Pont du Gard. Her restaurant recommendations were terrific for both the day we spent with her and then her great recommendations for other restaurants in other towns we wer…”
May 2018 3-day private tour
“”Dear Emily,The moment you returned my inquiry, your response was swift, professional and warm, a cut above and refreshingly reliable!You provided us with a jeweled itinerary, nuggets of different rich landscapes, the unknown history which made the ‘to do’ landmarks interesting and fun. The hiking to discover the history, the flora, was an absolute highlight, cycling along the canal, your organizing of epicurean dinners. Not to mention the accommodation you recommended, an insight into…”
5 Day Tour – September 2017
“”Thank you so much for all you did to make our trip to Provence EXTRA special! Rosamond, the Babbs, the Murfees, and the Youngs all had a grand time and loved our whirlwind tour of the Provence area. It was a special treat to have a guide who knew the area so well, as well as someone we could understand! We felt like we were with an old friend!”“Emily, Thank you for driving and guiding my friends and me around Provence. You are charming, knowledgeable and punctual and we all enjoyed our…”
Group Lavender Tour, July 2017
“Thank you for everything, it was an amazing week. The B&B was perfect as well as the whole itinerary. It will definitely be among my most favorite trips of all time.Leslie GrizzardEmily is a kind spirit with a gift for bringing people into an authentic Provencal experience. Her planning, organization, and itinerary were perfect and she was flexible when we needed some personal time to wind down or even take a nap and recharge. Her attention to detail is impeccable and her desi…”
May 2018 3-day private guided tour
“”Quality plus! Emily is very comfortable to be with, is very knowledgeable and is totally accommodating. Her Mercedes is very comfortable and adds to the pleasure. Provence is special and we can’t imagine anyone doing a better job of presenting it. Thank you.”Ken & Sue Poorman, Portland, Oregon USA”
Photography Tour plus Elopement, June 2016
“”Dear Emily, Words cannot express our gratitude for everything that you did for us. Thank you so much for going above and beyond not just for our tour, but also our elopement! We’re touched and grateful for your attention to detail, flexibility and patience. The tour was hands down, one of the best experiences ever and we’re so thrilled we got do do it with you. Last but not least, thank you for being our officiant and “marrying” us. The entire trip is something we’ll cherish forever. ”Liz…”
Family Reunion Lavender Tour, June 2017
“”I spent time on Google and found Emily’s Lavender Tours. Not wanting to drive this time around, Emily seemed to be the perfect solution. I wanted to spend some time in Sault, the lavender capital of Provence, as well as showing my family all Provence has to offer since most had never been there: Roman ruins, beautiful hill towns and incredible scenery, markets and lovely villages, castles and flowing rivers. Once our dates worked out with Emily and she got to know my preferences, we spent lots…”