Top Provence Food & Drink Classes

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.

Head out on a 2-hour foodie tour of Aix-en-Provence, exploring the best local flavors and regional specialities. Sample meats, cheese, chocolates, macarons, and wine at spots around the city, each handpicked by a local. Learn the history behind each delicacy and make the most of your stay with insider tips on the best restaurants to visit.

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.

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.

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

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.

Discover the delights of Provençal wines—and benefit from the inclusion of round-trip transprotation—on this guided, half-day wine tour from Aix-en-Provence. Visit two traditional wineries in the Côtes de Provence winemaking region, where you can look forward to learning about the local terroir and the winemaking process, and enjoy tastings. Plus, have the opportunity to purchase take-home bottles as souvenirs of your trip.

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!

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!

Pair fine wines with spectacular Provencal scenery on this small-group tour from Aix-en-Provence. Sample delicious wines at two wCôtes de Provence St-Victoire wineries then wind your way through some of the most charming villages in the Luberon region: make photo stops at Lourmarin and Bonnieux and enjoy free time to explore Roussillon and Gordes at your own pace.

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

Experience an exclusive chef’s table inside a private château, where French haute cuisine is celebrated in an intimate and elegant setting. Unlike standard culinary activities, this gastronomic experience offers direct access to the chef’s artistry, featuring a refined 5-course tasting menu crafted with the finest seasonal ingredients from Provence. From a sophisticated aperitif on arrival to meticulous tableside service—including the filleting of sole meunière—every detail reflects the excellence of French culinary tradition. Exceptional regional wines complement each dish, enhancing the richness of local flavors. Set within a historic estate rarely accessible to the public, this experience stands out for its exclusivity, authenticity, and immersive connection to French art de vivre. A unique opportunity for discerning travelers seeking elegance, craftsmanship, and unforgettable gastronomy in a timeless château ambiance.

This activity offers a tasting of French cheeses and wines in an artisanal and friendly setting in Marseille. Travellers are welcomed to Laurette to discover a selection of products representative of French gastronomic heritage. The tasting includes several artisan cheeses, chosen for their diversity of textures, tastes and ripenings, accompanied by wines carefully selected to create balanced pairings. Throughout the experience, the presentation allows us to better understand the products tasted, their origin, the methods of ripening as well as the principles of pairing between cheeses and wines. The activity takes place in a relaxed atmosphere, encouraging exchange and discovery, without any special knowledge requirements. This experience is aimed at both the curious and amateurs wishing to live an authentic moment around French gastronomy, in a local and warm place in Marseille.

A True Local’s Experience – This isn't just a food tour; it's a relaxed apéritif-style evening like locals do, blending culture, drinks, and social moments. Begin with a bang - Start by having a classic Pastis by one of the gorgeous fountains in the heart of city. Mix of Tradition & Modern Flair – Learn about wine from all over the region with local sommelier expert and ask all the questions you've been begging to ask about. Enjoy it like a local – Many tours focus on wine alone, but we'll finish at a little well known local hot spot and enjoy the local Panisse (chickpea pancake) or Tiramisu (for the sweet lovers), and most importantly, make friends. Small & Intimate – Unlike larger (7+), more generic tours, this small-group format ensures a social, fun, and engaging evening where guests actually get to chat and enjoy the atmosphere. Transformative Experience - Elevate your knowledge on Provençal Wine and deepen your appreciation for the smells and tastes of the region.

- 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.

Discover, during a workshop, the art and secrets of blending the different emblematic grape varieties of the South of the Rhône valley. Immerse yourself in our oenologist’s workshop during this workshop, discover the reason for a blend and create your own personalized vintage.

Come and recharge your batteries with a walk in the midst of fields of wheat, lavender, and clary sage. Under the almond trees. Discover how the fruit trees grow, smell the fragrance of the aromatic plants, and learn how to recognize them. Learn how plants are distilled and transformed into essential oils... Generations of expertise! With the scent of Provençal lavender, awaken your senses under the olive and almond trees, emblematic trees of Haute Provence. In summer, you can continue to pamper yourself in the shade of the fruit trees at Les Grandes Marges, during a session filled with the essence of aromatic plants whose scents tickle your nostrils.

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.

The discovery consists of a discovery of the estate as well as a commented and detailed tasting of the emblematic wines of Domaine de Galuval.

Bonjour wine lovers As locals from Avignon, we offer here the best of our area : The exquisite wine from CDP (Chateauneuf du Pape ) and from Gigondas wine areas alongside real experts, so you don’t need to search which place to go, and bother yourself with driving. Your driver guide and a professional on-site at every winery will lead you all day in beautiful wineries. With us, you can learn and have fun all day in a relaxed way with plenty of memories at the end of the day.

Immerse yourself in the flavors of Provence with an exclusive, private, olive oil and gourmet food tasting experience in a stunning Luberon estate. Guided by an olive oil expert and sommelier, discover the art of olive oil making, taste three unique profiles, and savor local delicacies - all while enjoying breathtaking views of the countryside.

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.