Provence’s best food & drink: Recommended tours & tickets

Sainte-Victoire circuit: Leave Aix-en-Provence aboard a vintage sidecar to discover the Sainte-Victoire mountain which so inspired Paul Cézanne. Pass through the Bimont dam and discover the Provençal villages of Vauvenargues and Puyloubier. You will go to the Sainte-Victoire vineyards to meet the winegrowers, tour the vines and olive trees, and visit authentic estates. Or Rognes circuit: Along the Provençal roads, you can enjoy a setting of vineyards, cypresses, olive trees and oaks... but not only that! In fact, you will drive over an old collapsed volcano, which due to its flat surface cannot be seen. You will then be able to observe the remains of the volcano and the eruption in this volcanic territory. Visit your choice: A wine estate and its contemporary art center, followed by another wine estate. If the time is right you can admire the lavender fields *Picnic on the estate optional

You will be accompanied by a local expert who will show you the best of what Aix's farmers markets have to offer. Customizable to your food preferences/diet restrictions, let me show you one of my favorite places in Aix-en-Provence. Regardless of the season, the markets are always brimming with fresh produce and local products. Shop like a true local at the farmers markets with me as your guide/interpreter.

Maison Brotte shares its winegrowing know-how through a unique educational path, revealing all the secrets of wine making, the specificities of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the Rhône Valley. On 500 m² of museum, you will be immersed in a memorable, warm and contemporary atmosphere, and follow in the footsteps of the winegrower.

Our Aix-en-Provence food tour is a walking tour around the historical center. The tourist is guided by a "Foodie", a local "buddy" able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant history/curiosities. Our tours are a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way of showing French culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. This is the reason why we accept small groups only. We want to focus on a genuine exchange and give to each tourist the highest attention possible.

Come and discover a family estate in the heart of the famous wine appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The Brotte family has been passing down know-how since 1931 and today, be part of the adventure by coming to discover their secrets. A tasting of 3 wines awaits you, as well as a visit to the Brotte Wine Museum! Museum created in 1972 by Jeanne Brotte, grandmother of the current owner. This Museum is unique in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, it will teach you everything you need to know about vines and wine, and the history of the Brotte family!

Learn about the history or Provence on your day trip from Avignon. Visit the Antique theater in Orange before heading to Châteauneuf du Pape for wine tasting session and a wine and chocolate workshop to see how the flavors compliment each other. On this tour you will visit Uzes, medieval town and the Pont du Gard aqueduct bridge.

Cooking classes start at 9 a.m. with an appointment at the Cuisine Centr'Halles located inside the Les Halles d'Avignon market. We start with a visit to the Market to talk about local products, taste and especially create our menu together. We'll choose our ingredients and craft our menu, then head back to the kitchen for our class and cook our lunch. Lunch is included and consists of the menu we have prepared, water, wine and coffee. The full event ends at 1:30 p.m. Cooking demonstrations are a fun and light alternative to cooking classes. These begin at 9 a.m. with a meeting inside the market at the Cuisine Centr'Halles. We start with a market visit and tastings at some of my favorite vendors. We then return to the kitchen to prepare my tapenade recipes and some other daily preparations.

Possibility of transfer back and forth Aix en Provence for 15€ Possibility of transfer back and forth Marseille for 5€ *Pick up from your location *Walking tour of Old Aix-en-Provence * 6 foodies stops *Visit St. Sauveur Cathedral *Drop off at your location * Optional : Drive 30mn to Aix-en-Provence from Marseille  and back , 120€/group NB- We take minimum 4 people up to 8. *At 11:00 a.m