Boutique Sainte-Victoire Wine Tour with Gourmet Picnic & Pétanque
Description
More than a wine tour, discover Provence through wine, gastronomy and local life with me. Having worked for years in one of the region’s major wineries, I'll take you beyond the usual tourist paths to explore the beautiful Sainte Victoire Valley, the area I call home. Visit two selected wineries with different philosophies and discover the unique Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire appellation. I'll explain the winemaking process, you'll taste different wines and enjoy a local olive oil tasting. After that, you can explore an authentic hilltop village or walk through the vineyards and countryside. We'll share a relaxed moment with a traditional game of pétanque and a gourmet picnic prepared by me with local specialties, fresh goat cheese, Provençal figs, lavender honey, local herbs and olive oil from my garden. It will be the perfect moment to open the rosé you enjoyed most during the day and share the Provençal art of living. A relaxed, authentic and premium experience in Provence.
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Itinerary
Drive through the spectacular landscapes of the iconic Sainte-Victoire Mountain, the symbol of Provence and a constant source of inspiration for the painter Paul Cézanne. Enjoy several scenic stops to admire the vineyards, olive groves and limestone cliffs surrounding the valley while discovering one of Provence's most beautiful wine regions.
Visit an elegant family-run organic winery producing gastronomic wines in the Côtes de Provence Sainte-Victoire appellation. Discover the winemaking process during a guided tasting and learn how the unique terroir, climate and grape varieties shape the character and identity of each wine.
Continue to a second winery with a completely different philosophy, where creativity and experimentation take center stage. Discover original grape varieties rarely found in Provence, taste different styles of rosé and enjoy a guided tasting of local olive oils before choosing your favourite bottle of wine for the gourmet Provençal picnic.
Enjoy free time in an authentic hilltop village at the foot of Sainte-Victoire Mountain. While you explore its peaceful streets or take a short walk through the surrounding vineyards, I'll prepare your gourmet Provençal picnic with carefully selected local specialties. We'll then share a relaxed apéritif with Provençal wine and a traditional game of pétanque before enjoying the picnic together.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(15)
Tom was the absolute best tour guide we could have imagined. My friend and I spent one day doing the wine and picnic tour, and the next day with Tom doing Gorges du Verdon and lavender fields and we had the most spectacular experience. Tom is so funny, and kind, and takes amazing photos. You can tell he truly loves what he does and we didn’t want our time to end. 100% will recommend to anyone I know visiting the area!!
Hannah, Jacky...Thank you for this review, the one on Google as well...Thank you for your trust and what can I say..For me it was an amazing time too during these 2 days ! Looking forward for your pictures and videos ! I am sure we will meet once again ! Take care, hugs !!! Tom - Happy Day in Provence
This was the most amazing experience with Tom!!! He is soo much fun and taught us about the surrounding areas, stopped at the best photo places and packed the best picnic. I could not recommend this tour more and Tom as the best guide!!
Merci beaucoup for your review ! I am really happy you enjoyed ! It's always a real pleasure to have some feed back and all these stars.... !! :) Take care !
Tom was a very amenable host and accommodated our special requests as we had restricted time. We went to a vineyard and a wine cooperative and tried lots of delicious wines, learning lots about how they were made and the culture of family wine-making. Although our picnic was rained off (which is really unusual!), Tom took us on a little drive and showed us a cool artists mansion and then dropped us at the hotel with our picnics and wine to take away! Despite the rain we all had a great time! Would highly recommend Tom. Great local knowledge, excellent English and more than helpful.
Ohhhh really thank you for your review ! 🙏🙏 I remember the day finished with a big, unusual rain, but I m glad you had a general good experience !! ❤️👌🙏
This is a fantastic half day trip. Tom was friendly, knowledgeable and obviously passionate about Provence. Lavender and sunflower fields, amazing scenery, exceptionally good wines and Pétanque - what a great morning Thank you Tom, your English and sense of humour are brilliant
Ohhhhh thank you guys!! I had a very nice and funny morning too with you, it was a pleasure! Don't forget you have a house to buy in Provence:) I'll help u as promised ! And continue to play pétanque, don't let your son in low be better :) it's a sport for retired people :)
My group had an amazing day with Tom! He was very friendly and laughed with us all day. The picnic and pétanque was the highlight! He is very knowledgeable about wine and gave us a great tasting and lots of information. Would recommend to anyone interested in a fun and informative tour!!
Lucy, merci beaucoup! I had a great day too thanks of your positive energy! A game of petanque was super fun....lol I highly recommend your group as customers :) take care girls! Merci encore!
This was an outstanding experience ! Tom is the best! The day is full of fun and learning. Lots of infos out Aix and wine and we also had a Provençale picnic and played pétanque. The day went so quickly but it will be one of my fondest memories of beautiful Aix!! Thank you, Tom!!
Thank you very much! It wqs such a fun playing pétanque together! I wish you the best guys and with plezsure for the next round :)
A great day exploring the area east of Aix en Provence, under Saint Victoire mountain. We had a diverse set of activities including a vineyard walk, winery visit and tasting, snacks along with a fun games of pelanque, lunch, and a visit to a basilica in St. Maximin. Tom was our driver and guide and shared so much information throughout the day. What a memorable day we had!
Theresa and Kevin, I'm really happy you liked the day especially after the numerous visits and trips you did before this one :) Thank you !
Tom did a great job staying in touch and showing us how the locals live! He recommended some amazing restaurants while on the tour and in Aix. Would def recommend.
Thank you very much! Happy to hear that!
What a great tour. Tom was an amazing guide, vivacious and knowledgeable. He has and easy going personality and makes you feel welcome and at ease. We tasted great wines, had a nice lunch and walked through some small villages off the beaten track, which adds to the authentic flavor of the experience. It feels more like a semi private tour, due to the individualized attention to a small group ( maximum of 6 people). Highly recommended.
Hey Liliana, Thank you very much for the review, it was nice having you! I really appreciate.
What a great tour. Tom was an amazing guide, vivacious and knowledgeable. He has and easy going personality and makes you feel welcome and at ease. We tasted great wines, had a nice lunch and walked through some small villages off the beaten track, which adds to the authentic flavor of the experience. It feels more like a semi private tour, due to the individualized attention to a small group ( maximum of 6 people). Highly recommended.
Hey girls, thank you very much for your comment! It was a pleasure to meet you and having you at my place..Share provence with you !
