Cooking Classes in Provence – Aix-en-Provence, Marseille & the Alpilles
Provençal market visit, wine tasting and a convivial lunch
Discover Provence through its flavours with a full-day experience combining a Provençal market visit, wine tasting, a hands-on cooking class and lunch.
In Aix-en-Provence, Marseille or the Alpilles, join a shared cooking workshop and enjoy a memorable day with other travellers. Accompanied by your host, discover local produce, help prepare regional recipes and sit down together to enjoy the dishes you have created.
This Provençal cooking class changes with the seasons and the ingredients available at local markets. It is a wonderful opportunity to explore the region’s cuisine, learn new recipes and enjoy a food experience during your holiday in Provence.
Your day at a glance
Provençal market visit and discovery of local produce
Your day begins with a stroll through the market in your chosen destination. Explore the stalls, meet local producers and discover the regional specialities and ingredients that will feature on the day’s menu.
Seasonal fruit and vegetables, aromatic herbs, olives, cheeses and other local delicacies introduce you to the flavours of Provençal cuisine. Enjoy a selection of tastings along the way, with tips and insights from your host.
Wine tasting
The full experience also includes a wine tasting, offering another opportunity to discover the flavours of Provence in a friendly atmosphere.
Hands-on cooking class
After the market visit, head to the cooking venue and get ready to cook!
Take an active part in preparing 3 to 6 Provençal specialities, depending on the season and available ingredients. Your host will share techniques, practical tips and advice on making the most of fresh market produce.
This group cooking class invites everyone to get involved in a welcoming atmosphere, preparing generous, traditional recipes together.
Lunch featuring the dishes you have prepared
Once the cooking is complete, sit down together to enjoy the meal prepared during the class.
This shared lunch rounds off your food experience in Provence, with time to savour your creations and chat with the other participants.
Destinations, departure days and prices
Cooking classes in Aix-en-Provence
Discover fresh market produce before taking part in a cooking class in Aix-en-Provence, followed by lunch featuring the specialities you have prepared together.
Usual departure day: Tuesday.
Full-day group experience: €255 incl. VAT per person.
Minimum required: 3 participants in total.
The schedule in Aix-en-Provence is flexible: other days may be available upon request, subject to availability. Contact us to find out what can be arranged during your stay.
Cooking classes in Marseille
Join a cooking workshop in Marseille celebrating seasonal ingredients and Provençal flavours. The experience includes a market visit, wine tasting, hands-on cooking and a convivial lunch.
Usual departure day: Saturday.
Full-day group experience: €255 incl. VAT per person.
Minimum required: 4 participants in total.
Cooking classes in the Alpilles
Enjoy a gourmet day departing from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence or Eygalières, combining a local market visit, a Provençal cooking class and a shared lunch.
Wednesday: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.
Friday: Eygalières.
Full-day group experience: €300 incl. VAT per person.
Minimum required: 5 participants in total.
For an experience departing from Maussane-les-Alpilles, please contact us to enquire about availability and participation requirements.
What is included?
The price includes the Provençal market visit, tastings during the morning, wine tasting, the hands-on cooking class, all ingredients required for the recipes and lunch.
Short transfers between the market and the cooking venue can be provided upon request, for up to 8 people. For groups of more than 8 participants, guests will need to arrange these journeys using their own vehicles.
Travelling solo, as a couple or in a small group?
You can enquire without having to organise a full group yourself. The workshop brings together different travellers: the minimum number of participants applies to everyone booked onto the experience, not just your own booking.
The activity will go ahead subject to availability and confirmation that the minimum number of participants has been reached.
Practical information
Approximate duration: 6 to 7 hours.
Package: full-day experience only, including a market visit, wine tasting, cooking class and lunch.
Type of experience: shared group workshop with other participants.
Cuisine: 3 to 6 Provençal specialities, depending on the season and market produce.
Departure days: usual scheduled days, subject to availability.
Meeting time and location: provided when your booking is confirmed.
Booking is on request, subject to availability and the minimum number of participants being reached.
Contact us with your preferred destination, holiday dates and number of participants to arrange your cooking class in Provence.