During our weeklong stay, we offer you the possibility of discovering different AOC vintages in the heart of the authentic Provence. You will encounter wines of character, while you enjoy the splendid and varied scenery of our unrivaled Provence.
DESCRIPTION OF THE HOLIDAY STAY :
Gastronomy, the lands of Provence and authenticity await you as you get a colorful and flavorful overview of each place you visit.
To highlight this visit, we will supply you with a travel book which will guide you to your meeting points. This illustrate guide will provide you with rich and varied explanations about the farmers you will visit.
Over the course of 6 days, we invite you to discover exceptional sites:
Day 1: Arrival in the evening
Day 2: Region of Aix en Provence –
Discovering the flavors of the AOC Coteaux of Aix en Provence
From 9 :30 to 5pm
Visit of a vineyard. Oenology class learning about the vocabulary and flavors of wine, lunch.
Day 3: Avignon –
Discovering the flavors of superior vintages of Châteauneuf du Pape and AOC Côtes du Rhône
From 10 to 11:30am- Visit of a vineyard that produces organic wines and winetasting.
12 :00 Lunch in a Avignon restaurant
2 to 6pm- Visit of the historical sites Palace of the Popes and the bridge of Avignon.
Day 4: Luberon –
Discovering the flavors of the AOC Côtes du Luberon
Visit of the tiny hilltop villages of the Luberon - something you can’t miss - through unforgettable landscapes that the agency heartily recommends: Camera required!
9am to 2 :30pm – Cooking class given by a Provençal chef where you will prepare copious dishes of a thousand flavors and colors, as we say in Provençal.
3 to 4pm- Winetasting and visit of an unusual museum that displays corkscrews from around the world and through the ages.
Day 5 : Alpilles –
Discovering the flavors of the AOC Les Baux de Provence
A walk through a vineyard exploring the world of Biodynamic wines followed by a winetasting.
Meal in a restaurant of St Rémy de Provence, a village of the Alpilles area that you must see!
Afternoon of shopping
Day 6 : Camargue –
10am to 2:30pm – A wonderful local chef, awarded a star by the Guide Michelin , a disciple of the indisputable master chef DUCASSE , will welcome you to his extraordinary vegetable garden.
Harmonizing DISHES and WINES, gourmet meal served with wines from every region visited. Accord
3pm- Activities – A horse ride discovering the splendid scenery of the Camargue or a hike, as you wish, to admire, among others, pink flamingoes, in the heart of their nesting land, a unique part of the world.
The above itinerary can be reorganized depending on the season
Day 7: Departure
The best points:
- An introduction of the wine world in an organic farm.
- Immersion in a place with a lot of Provencal smells and colors.
- Discover of historical sites and other spectacular roman vestiges.
THE PRICE INCLUDES :
6 nights in an accommodation of your choice
Admission to the different Vineyards
Oenology classes
Admission to the Palace of the Popes and the bridge of Avignon.
Cooking class
Horse ride or a hike in Camargue
Lunch
Breakfast
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE :
- Othermeals
- Transport
- Beverages other than those proposed during winetastings
- Personalexpenses
Stay validity: all the year.
Situation
This theme day takes place in the Calanques Natural Park
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In option:
We can add one more day in order to discover Camargue, according to you.
We are able to offer you an oenologist guide who will accompany you during your stay and who will drive you to different sites.
Accommodation
Your choice of B&B, Hotel or vacation rental.
Restauration
Lunches are included.
Other meals available upon request
Accompagnement
Welcome by farmers, in each area of interest
Guide or oenologist available upon request