Market Food Tour & Tastings in Aix en Provence
● Enjoy a 3-hour guided tour exploring culinary traditions, local history, and tastings.
● Meet local artisans and taste regional products in Aix en Provence including a market visit.
● Conclude this delightful experience in a charming cave à vin, where you'll enjoy a tasting of your market treasures paired with a glass of fine wine.
Spend your morning soaking up the charm of Aix-en-Provence, the capital of Provence and a treasure trove of history and flavor. Meander through its picturesque streets and dive into the lively energy of the marché de paysans, an open air market where local producers showcase their seasonal delights. As you take in the vibrant sights and irresistible aromas, your guide will share fascinating stories about the city’s past and the traditions that make French gastronomy so extraordinary.
Shop like a true Provençal, picking up delicacies such as artisanal charcuterie, freshly baked bread, creamy cheeses, and the region’s signature treat, calissons, amongst other sweet and savory products. This isn’t just shopping—it’s a sensory adventure that will leave your taste buds tingling.
To top it off, head to a charming cave à vin for a tasting of your market treasures, perfectly paired with a glass of fine wine. A little history, a lot of flavor, and an unforgettable morning in the heart of Provence!
* Best experienced on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, when the city's largest open-air market takes place.
*To be avoided on Mondays and Sundays (since many local food shops are closed).
* Kindly note that during this tour the guide has specific products in mind to be bought depending on the season and of course on your preferences. If in any case you want.
Included
● Private licensed food guide
● Commented visit of the city
● Various stops and tastings to artisans shops and market stands (sweet & savory products)
● Tastings of the bought products paired with a glass of wine at a unique wine cellar
● One wine bottle opened in the wine cellar to taste with the local products bought in the morning
Not Included
● Transportation from your place of stay
● Entrance tickets to any museum or other activity
● Gratuity to the food expert guide
● Any additional products purchased outside of what is intended by the guide to be consumed during the food tour are to be paid for by the client
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