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Aix-en-Provence and surroundings | Culture &Heritage | Visit of tourism sites

Wines of Provence

Description
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 sceneries of our unrivaled Provence.

 

The lands of Provence and authenticity await you as you get a colorful and flavorful overview of each place you visit.
Program / Schedule of the day

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 most
-          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.
Valid
All the year.
Optionally

We are able to offer you an oenologist guide who will accompany you during your stay and who will drive you to different sites.

Situation

Luberon Natural Park

Alpilles Natural Park 

Camargue Natural Park

Aix en Provence

Avignon

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Summary
Accommodation
 Your choice of B&B, Hotel or vacation rental.
Restoration
Lunches are included.

Other meals available upon request

Supervised
Welcome by farmers, in each area of interest

Guide or oenologist available upon request

This 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

 
This price does not include
-          Othermeals
-          Transport
-          Beverages other than those proposed during winetastings
-          Personalexpenses