Top Provence Classes & Workshops

Discover the unique flavors of Provençal cooking during this private, interactive French cooking class with your host. You'll get hands-on training from a warm and professional chef with a great sense of humor. Your host's deep ties to Provence and Michelin-star training make this a rare opportunity to learn from a true local expert. Opt for the market tour on Sundays to hand-select seasonal ingredients, transforming them into a bespoke three-course Provençal meal.

These courses are designed to offer a user-friendly, personalized experience. These are real moments of sharing and exchange. I show them that baking is an art accessible to everyone. I teach different baking techniques, and I give a lot of tips. Pastry is a passion and the joy of passing on to others is above all a lot of fun. Courses are given in French and can also be given in English. Private lessons from 2 people.

There’s no need to travel all around France to sample the country’s renowned wines—this wine-tasting experience lets you develop your palate without leaving Marseille. Visit a popular local wine shop and enjoy a guided wine-tasting experience led by an experienced wine trader and importer. Choose to focus on Provence wines, taste the different French wine regions, or compare French and world wines during a unique tasting tailored to your group.

France is loved for its croissants, and rather than just eating them, this hands-on baking experience allows you to learn how to make your own fresh croissants. Led by a local chef, you can enjoy step-by-step tuition, including tips on how to shape the perfect croissant. Best of all, you can make multiple pastries—including pain au raisin and pain au chocolat, with a tasting session at the end.

See the best of beautiful, medieval Avignon without worrying about language barriers on this walking tour. Learn the history of this exquisite UNESCO-listed city with ancient Roman roots and celebrity as the 14th-century seat of the Papacy. Admire hilltop views of the Rhône River, tour the ornate chambers and chapels at the Palace of the Popes, and enjoy a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine near the Place de l’Horloge.

Enjoy a distinctly Provencal cultural experience with this pétanque lesson in Lourmarin. You’ll learn the rules and history of the popular French sport, along with techniques you can use in the competitive games that follow the lesson. Accompanied by traditional snacks, wine, and homemade pastis, this is the perfect opportunity for a fun and relaxing outing in a picturesque setting.

At the French Baking Academy, our pastry workshops offer a warm, authentic experience for beginners. In the heart of Aix-en-Provence, you’ll learn the art of French baking in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, infused with the hospitality and generosity typical of Provence, thanks to our local chef, born and raised here. It’s a unique way to connect, share, and discover French culture through its delicious pastries. Join us for a truly original journey into the heart of France!

A fast, tutored wine tasting in a top wine shop, including: 6 premium wInes. Included in the price is a glass of any single favorite wine at the close of the tasting, and tastings can be tailored to your tastes, and include either of the three following options: - Wines of Provence (a dive into the tastes and history of this wonderful region) - Wines of France (comparing and contrasting regional styles, varietals and tastes) - Comparative tasting of France and the World (3 pairs of one French and one foreign wine of the same varietal, with a focus of the qualities of different countries, and their relation to France) Wines are largely premium, with most tasters coming from bottles at between €15 and €50, and we talk about the history, biology and business of Provencal, French and global winemaking. Stay on after to taste more of the 25 wines open daily in our wonderful Enomatic dispenser machines.Read less

Discover the secrets of olive oil through a guided tasting where you will learn to recognize the aromas, the quality of this exceptional product but also all these benefits in cooking and on your health. A unique sensory experience for curious travelers and foodies.

Former creator of a Parisian bistro dedicated to the cuisine and wines of the South of France, Gina, always passionate about Mediterranean cuisine, welcomes you, in small groups of 4 people, to her house in Avignon. She will teach you how to choose the best products from the Halles market, to cook them skilfully and nevertheless, joyfully. You will discover Provençal traditions rethought by a contemporary cook attentive to your well-being and the preservation of the Planet. If you had the chance to know the Maison Trvier in Carpentras, you will be delighted to find Gina and her good humor.

- A Complete Cultural & Historical Immersion - A deep dive into the history of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, including the remains of its castle. This adds a strong cultural and historical dimension, connecting the wines directly to their centuries-old origins. - In-Depth Understanding of a Legendary Terroir - Rather than just tasting wine, you will gain a real understanding of the unique terroir that defines the appellation: Diverse soils, Mediterranean climate, authorized grape varieties, traditional winemaking expertise - A Structured Journey: From Land to Glass - The activity is thoughtfully designed as a narrative journey: Village → Terroir → Vineyard → Tasting It allows to fully understand how history, land, and expertise shape the final wine in the glass.

Treat yourself to a unique French cooking class set inside the famous Les Halles Market of Avignon. Under the guidance of a master chef, you’ll create a menu using ingredients from the market itself, and then cook them to eat for lunch. If eating (not cooking) is more your thing, you can select a tasting-only option that includes a market visit, samples, and a cooking demonstration by the chef.

More Than a Wine Tasting – An immersive evening blending exceptional Provençal wines with history, culture, storytelling, music, and local traditions. Exclusive Boutique Wines – Taste carefully selected wines from Aix-en-Provence and the wider region, including bottles rarely found in standard tastings. Hosted at Our Registered Offices – Enjoy a relaxed, intimate setting designed for meaningful conversation, discovery, and authentic local insight. A Multi-Sensory Experience – Depending on the evening, guests may enjoy music, visual presentations, creative activities, sound immersion, or painting alongside the tasting. Small Group Format – Limited numbers ensure a personal, engaging atmosphere where everyone can participate, ask questions, and connect. A Deeper Connection to Provence – Leave with more than wine knowledge; gain a richer understanding of the region’s culture, people, flavours, and way of life.

Visit the Provencal town of Moustiers Ste-Marie at the mouth of Verdon Gorge and Sainte-Croix Lake, on this tour from Aix-en-Provence. Combine natural scenery—including the lavender fields of the Valensole Plateau in summer—with a taste of local culture as you visit scenic viewpoints and local villages and producers. Enjoy a relaxed pace with free time to swim, wander the villages, and have lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant.

Be inspired by Van Gogh’s Provence on this 5-hour small-group tour from Avignon and learn how the region’s extraordinary light affected his work. See the real-life locations depicted in Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night Over the Rhone’ and ‘Café Terrace’ as you explore historic Arles, then visit Carrieres des Lumieres for multimedia shows and Saint Paul de Mausole where the troubled artist was hospitalized for over a year.

We motivate our customers to grow and have fun together by cooking their own foods in the comfort of their own homes. In our 2-hour interactive workshop, you'll connect to the internet and cook on your own, while following the chef's instructions in real time. Workshop type: live, using the ZOOM application Interactive workshop: the participants, by connecting from the ZOOM application, cooked their own menu (or dessert) following the chef's instructions. List of materials and ingredients to be provided: These will be available online, so that participants can purchase them in advance.

A customized tour and a unique opportunity to improve your French and get more confidence in speaking French during your stay.

You are in the only workshop specializing in block printing in France with more than 15 years of expertise in this field. You will be able to travel between Provence and India and create your own textile or decorative story. Your creativity will be able to express itself.

Discover the best of Aix-en-Provence's culinary delights with an expert local food guide! All food is included on this tour, and you'll make a total of 4 stops to sample the best cuisine the city has to offer. Your journey begins with an oil and truffle tasting, where you'll sample the high-quality products this region is renowned for. You'll learn about the history of the area and how oil production has been an integral part of the local culture for centuries. Next, sample a high-quality selection of charcuterie and cheese and try the specialty of a local restaurant, the mouth-watering Croq' à la truffe. As you explore the city, you'll also indulge in traditional French sweets. Guest can feel free to bring their own drinks as well! This is a fun and unique culinary tour of Aix-en-Provence. Explore the city and indulge in its most delicious dishes!

Experience the magic of Provence with a one-of-a-kind olive oil and ice cream pairing in a stunning olive grove. Led by a sommelier and olive oil expert, this exclusive tasting blends tradition and indulgence, offering a delicious way to explore the region’s flavors in a breathtaking setting.

You will taste our selection of the best wines of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, for an even more exclusive experience!

In an informal and personalized format, the visit will begin with a presentation of the rural heritage of the Mas des Bories estate and the agricultural history of the Salon de Provence region. Then we will make an educational visit of the olive grove and the oil mill, explaining all the stages involved in the production of our artisanal olive oil, from the cultivation of the olive trees to the bottling. To end on a gourmet note, a tasting of our different extra virgin olive oils will be offered to you. You will be able to taste our monovarietal oils, our flavored oils and our signature blends. And we have a point of sale on site for your olive oil purchases.

Come and discover long-pitch climbing with your guide Fred. You will head towards the splendid cove of Sormiou for an ascent which lasts 2h30 to 3h00. It is a magnificent playground above the Mediterranean Sea, a unique place with incredible views of the Marseille islands. Climbing passages on slabs, crossings above the sea, on pillars, in cracks, all on a sculpted rock. There is plenty to do with up to 150m of cliff height to climb!