My group of 3 did the rose excursion with Brian. I can't think of a more memorable way to celebrate…read moreProvence's bounty of good wine and food than indulge in this one-of-a-kind wine "lesson" (which, for us, was more of a boozy, let's-drink-and-laugh-and-celebrate-life excursion). Brian picked us up from Aix and drove us along a scenic route stretching along Mount Ste. Victoire. We arrived at a local winery where we sampled red, white, and rose wines. We walked amongst the vines, had a great time and eventually made it to a secluded park where we set up a picnic table and drank 2 bottles of rose, ate fresh baguettes from the market and nibbled on fresh strawberries and grapes. All this epicurean goodness while drenched in the golden, Provencale sun and surrounded by the very landscape that inspired Cezanne's paintings. Does it get any better? Only if you have great company to do it with (and I did!). I would relive this afternoon again in a heartbeat. Some quick tips: -This wonderful afternoon excursion was approximately 80 euros a person, which included all the bites, (lots of) wine, and transportation. -I highly recommend it to anyone traveling through Provence who is more comfortable speaking English (although our host was also fluent in French). -Our host was very knowledgeable and personable. If you are serious about tasting wine and learning about it, the Wine in Provence folks have your back. -Wine in Provence offers other great wine tastings, cooking classes and winery tours.

My wife and I are traveling Europe with another couple and stopped in Aix for a few days. We just…read morefinished "The Best of Aix" tour with Hilary and had a great time. She took us shopping in the market, olive oil tasting, to the cheese shop, the wine shop and back for a cooking class to pair a three course lunch we cooked with three wines. We made a quiche, fruit dessert and a little app and it was all delicious! I can't say enough about this tour. Hilary was incredibly bubbly and knowledgable. She was on a cheek kissing basis with everyone, even the cheese guy who scowled at the rest of the locals. I recommend this tour to anyone and everyone traveling in Aix!

During our tour we were able to see Le village des Bories,Gordes (stone village built in 19th…read morecentury), the beautiful and quaint villages of Gordes and Roussillon (many nice shops and artist studios), Senanque Abbey, beautiful lavender fields, the ochre trail, and an old roman bridge. We thoroughly enjoyed each of these sites and would highly recommend Claire from Travelling Provence for a fantastic tour in France.

From the owner: Book a Private Tour in Provence! I will be your Guide and Chauffeur Privé!…read more When you think about Provence, many images come to your mind: the endless lavender fields, the high perched villages, the song of the cicadas,... I offer you to discover Provence as you can read it in books, see it in movies and paintings, but mainly to experience it like no one else. As your guide and driver, I will show you the real provencal way of life through the most famous places, but also the most hidden ones, of this wonderful area! Tailor made Full and Half Day Tours, walking tours and airport transfers: do not hesitate to contact me for further information! See you soon in Provence! Visit our website: www.travellingprovence.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram From Avignon, Nîmes, Marseille, Aix en Provence, Luberon, Alpilles, Camargue, Gordes, Roussilon, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Isle sur la Sorgue, Orange, Saint Rémy de Provence, Les Baux de Provence

From the owner: L'univers de Marcel Pagnol en santons Deux cent figurines fabriquées par les maîtres santonniers…read moreaubagnais depuis 1974 mettent en scène l'univers de Marcel Pagnol. Ce musée à la fois vivant et pittoresque ressuscite les personnages de l'auteur ainsi que ses amis. Parmi toutes les figurines se trouve ça et là des visages connus : Fernandel, Depardieu, Emmanuelle Béart, Marius... Des passages de films sont aussi mises en scène, comme par exemple la fameuse partie de carte. Aux côtés des santons se trouve une exposition de photos, des lettres, des bustes et des livres consacrés à l'auteur.

From the owner: Sur les pas de Marcel Pagnol Dans les collines du Garlaban, 20 kilomètres de sentiers sont à jamais…read morecolorés par les œuvres de l'enfant de la cité. Pierres, arbres et source ont été immortalisés par la littérature et le cinéma de Pagnol. Pour raviver vos souvenirs et voir de vos yeux ces endroits que vous avez seulement vu derrière l'écran ou aux travers les lignes d'un roman, une randonnée s'impose pour contempler ces sentiers. Le circuit pédestre est jalonné par des étapes : les bâtisses. Tour à tour, on peut apercevoir le puits de Raimu, le mas de Massacan où Ugolin s'est pendu, la grotte de Manon, le Taoumé, la bastide Neuve, lieu de villégiature des Pagnol... Mais pour pouvoir contempler ces coins de collines, il faut braver les chemins étroits, pierreux et pentus. Un effort qui vaut le détour ! Sachez que les sentiers sont fermés de mi-juin à mi-septembre en raison des risques de feu, en dehors de cette période ils sont accessibles sans accompagnement et ils sont balisés.