The Culinary Specials of Southern France

Pick up your rental car upon arrival in Marseille. The vehicle will be available throughout your 9-day stay, allowing you to explore Provence freely before returning it on departure.

Travel to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, nestled in the Alpilles mountains. Enjoy a private guided walking tour through the village with a licensed guide, discovering hidden streets, local history, and authentic Provençal charm.

Meet the chef at Le Mas des Figues for a guided tour of the farmhouse gardens before beginning a Provençal cooking class.

Learn to prepare regional specialties including tapenade, pesto, anchoïade, cod aïoli, ratatouille, fried zucchini flowers, papeton d’aubergines, and chilled strawberry soup. Afterwards, enjoy lunch paired with local wine.

In the afternoon, visit Les Baux-de-Provence, a fortified hilltop village in the Alpilles Regional Natural Park. Explore cobbled streets, castle ruins, and panoramic views over Provence.

Visit the Carrières de Lumières, an ancient quarry transformed into an immersive art and sound exhibition space.

Discover the Camargue Natural Park, a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve known for flamingos, wetlands, white horses, and black bulls.

Visit the Camargue ornithological park to observe flamingos, egrets, and herons across the shallow waters and marshlands.

Enjoy a private horseback ride through rice paddies and pastures accompanied by a local guide, exploring hidden areas of the Camargue.

Dine at L’Apostrophe in Arles and sample seasonal dishes including Camargue bull chop, Iberian charcuterie, octopus, tiramisu, tarte tatin, and crème brûlée.

Spend the afternoon exploring Arles and its Roman and Romanesque monuments, as well as sites connected to Vincent van Gogh.

Visit the Brewery of Provence for a private guided tour and tasting session at an artisanal brewery.

Learn about traditional brewing methods, ingredients, and beer production while tasting locally crafted beers.

Spend the afternoon exploring Aix-en-Provence and the famous Cours Mirabeau, lined with fountains, Renaissance mansions, cafés, and plane trees.

Walk through the shaded boulevards and enjoy Provençal delicacies in the city’s cafés and restaurants.

Travel toward the French Riviera and stop at a local organic vineyard for a wine visit and tasting session.

Taste wines from the Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire appellation before enjoying a picnic overlooking the vineyards and Sainte-Victoire Mountain.

Continue to Saint-Raphaël, a seaside resort on the French Riviera known for its beaches, harbor, and views of the Massif de l’Esterel.

Explore the Corniche d’Or coastal road and the harbor of Agay surrounded by red rocks and Mediterranean scenery.

Travel toward Nice with an optional stop at the beach town of Cagnes-sur-Mer.

Relax at Le Cros de Cagnes with its beach bars, harbor, and waterfront promenade.

In the evening, join a rosé tasting session in Nice led by sommelier Viktorija Todorovska. Learn about rosé wines from Provence and the French Riviera while enjoying Nice street food and Mediterranean food pairings.

Spend the evening in Nice’s Old Town before dinner.