Are you dreaming of discovering the secrets of making olive oil?
This excursion is made for you!
We invite you to discover an olive oil mill in the heart of Baux-de-Provence
You will discover all the fabrication steps from the olive on the tree to the bottling of the olive oil.
During this visit you will discover the method of making olive oil, very similar to the one for wine. The mill produces several kinds of olive oil with Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOP), depending on the olive variety.
The mill also offers various products with an olive base such as tapenades, broken olives, olive oil and aromatic oils.
Then, a tasting will be offered to wake up your taste buds.
You will learn to differentiate the various flavors of olive oil. A moment of exchange, sharing and friendship as you discover the "terroir" of Provence.
The olivades takes place from the middle of October to the end of November. At that time the mill operates at full speed and the visit is even more pleasant.
Part of the production of olives is organic: a desire for traditional agriculture all the while respecting the environment.
A process which causes an evolution of practices and a strong reduction in the use of chemical products in the treatment of olives.
For instance, instead of using pesticides, the farmers spray natural white clay on the entire olive tree: It is then protected against the olive fly.
Organic olive oil has earned many medals in competitions, including the gold medal in the general agriculture contest of Paris in 2014.
An exceptional product
Many eco-friendly gestures are made by the owners, the respect of the land and of the environment are essential for them.
Lasting 1 H and 30 min.
The event is open to all.
The rate is 5€ per person.
How to make a reservation for this day: INITIATION IN THE TASTE OF OLIVE OIL
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