Set out in search of the world of the culture of the olive, through Regional Park of the Alpilles (Bouches du Rhône department) promised land of the olive tree. Walks, smells and encounters are part of this rendezvous.
Description :
Through the regional park of the Alpilles, in the Bouches du Rhône department, promised land of the olive tree, you will set out to discover the world of olive growing.
Locals will welcome you so as to share with them the love of their profession.
The stay:
Over the course of a day, you will be immersed in the life of a mill operator and an olive farmer.
- 10h: A colorful walk through an olive grove, with a local farmer
- 12h: Authentic lunch with local products cooked with Olive oil, of the AOC designation, from the Baux Valley.
- 15h: Visit of a traditional olive press and a tasting of different varieties of olive oil.
The highlights of the stay:
You will benefit of a pleasant morning in the fresh air, discovering some splendid scenery of the Alpilles, with its olive groves combined with the wonderful gold and silver limestone of this rocky mountain chain.
Locals will demonstrate both their traditional and modern methods of producing olive oil.
You will be introduced to the flavors, perfume and tastes which compose the olive oil, through a convivial tasting with commentary.
Stay availability: year round.
Optional
At the end of the year, November and December, the mills are operating. You have the possibility of observing the olive oil being bottled, participate in numerous celebrations and may pick you own olives if you want to.
Location
This stay takes place in the Alpilles Natural Park
To look up information on the Alpilles, click here
The price includes:
- 2 nights in a hotel of your choice
- A walk with a farmer.
- 1 olive oil tasting.
- 1 meal in an authentic restaurant.
The price does not include:
- Taxes
- Personal Expenditures
- Drinks
- The other meals
- Transportation.
Accommodation
Your choice of B&B, Hotel or vacation rental.
Food
Lunch is included
Possibility of arranging other meals upon request.
Accompanying individual
Alain, Farmer