Immerse yourself in the flavors, scents, and sounds of some of the best farmers markets in Aix-en-Provence on this guided walking tour of Place de Richelme and Place des Prêcheurs. Blend in with local shoppers while exploring items like specialty meats, spices, clothes, and more. Following a meet and greet at a local cafe with your guide, start exploring the markets. Get insider knowhow of the best stalls and recommendations on what to buy with a local guide that knows many of the people at the market. Some of the items you’ll find at both markets include fruits and vegetables and lavender. At the Prêcheurs market, find even more items including spices, clothing, and specialty meats such as Corsican meat. Shop fresh produce and prepared lunches made daily. The Place Richelme is open daily while Place des Prêcheurs is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays only. Whether visiting both markets or just Place Richelme, you’ll be exposed to a variety of French and Provencal market foods and products.

Take your tastebuds on an adventure with a food tour of Aix-en-Provence. Enjoy tasty stops and historical anecdotes about the different streets and places along the way. Start the tour with a tasting of artisanal olive oils as well as three different spreads. Sample a charcuterie and cheese board and discover a delicious Corsican delicatessen. Thanks to its climate and soils favorable to the development of the fungus, Provence is home of delicious truffles. Taste this delicious recipe of Truffle Chicken. Try some small almond-shaped pastries and hear about the legend of a jewel of Aix: the calisson.

Join a guided foodie tour of Aix-en-Provence and sample some of the best fare this town has to offer. Wander along Aix's cobbled streets with a local guide to discover hidden gems and taste local treats like Sicilian pastries, cheese, or olive oil. Meet your guide and set out to savor some of the best food this region of France has to offer. Kick things off with a visit to a small chocolaterie, where you'll try locally-made French chocolate. Next, head to a small restaurant to indulge in Sicilian pastries and gelato. Continue with a visit to Épicerie aux Huiles, a deli offering a selection of regional olive oils. Taste different oils before moving on to your final stop of the day, La Méduse. Sip a glass of wine and enjoy tasty nibbles at this trendy wine bar, the perfect spot to end your foodie adventure. 

Go on a black truffle hunt on the gorgeous property of a Provençal truffle plantation in the Luberon, just 40 minutes from Aix en Provence TGV train station and 1 hour from Marseille Airport. Meet a real truffle hunter and learn how this elusive, edible “black gold” is cultivated and how the truffle dogs are trained. With the help of your guide, you will soon find some truffles to try. Learn about the art of growing truffle trees, training truffle dogs, and finding truffles. Then celebrate your find with a glass of champagne while your hosts teach you how to clean, store, and cook with truffles. Sample some truffle hors d'oeuvres and be sure to ask your hosts to taste the olive and truffle oil produced on the farm. Many delicious products are also available for you to take back home as a unique souvenir. Take a tour of the vineyards, olive tree plantation and bees hives, and fully immerse yourself in the gourmet paradise of the Luberon.

Start with pickup from your hotel and first visit the city's largest and most famous fountain, La Rotonde. Stroll through the Cours Mirabeau and the Quartier Mazarin to feel the atmosphere of the ancient former capital of the Provence region. Make your way to the heart of the city where you will see the famous Clock Tower of the city. First constructed as a watchtower, it is located adjacent to the city hall and is a popular meeting point on the central square. Finally, discover the Cathedral of St. Sauveur, which has a history dating back to the 5th century. Note the range of architectural styles of the cathedral such as Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque.

Meet your English speaking guide in front of the Tourist Information Center in Aix en Provence and start your gourmet walking tour in the historical center. Thanks to this guided tour, you will be able to discover this charming Provencal town and also to please yourself with the diversified scents and flavors of the region.  Let your senses be amazed by the colors and the smells of several local products, be tempted by some Calisson, the sweetest candy of all time created in Aix en Provence, appreciate a toast of green or black tapenade, taste a piece of cheese or a glass of wine from one of the local wine appellations. Everything is organized in order to allow you to discover what Provencal gastronomy truly means.

A city of water and a city of Art, Aix en Provence perfectly embodies this Provencal lifestyle which is so praised around the world. It is the city of the painter Cézanne, whose campaign Aix has inspired some of the greatest impressionist masterpieces of all time. With boulevards shaded by majestic plane trees, the narrow streets lined with rich private mansions, the discreet squares adorned with lovely fountains, lined with welcoming café terraces, Aix invariably seduces those who take the time to linger. This is your opportunity to explore the culture and the history of this place, with the help of your knowledgeable guides. The beauty of Aix-en-Provence, city of art, is discovered while strolling. During your walks around the famous Cours Mirabeau, shaded by its vault of plane trees, you will admire a number of mansions and monuments. You will encounter sites such as City Hall, Old Archbishop's Palace, and Saint-Sauveur Cathedral. The squares decorated with fountains provide so many enchanting places to discover during your strolls. If you want to see another side of this city not mentioned here, simply mention it to your guide and they will take you there. Enjoy a personalized and scenic walking tour, and let yourself discover this wonderful city of Provence.

Get a taste of Aix en Provence and explore its old town. Wander through its narrow streets and discover incredible gourmet small boutiques with an expert guide that will ensure that you miss nothing. Enjoy the irresistible opportunity to savor food specialties like the famous calisson and of course sip a local wine in a charming and relaxing place. Stroll along the city's stately avenue le Court Mirabeau, before heading to an incredible food farmer market. Get to see local producers that sell olive oil, eggs, cheese, honey, lavender, and authentic provencal herbs. An authentic experience full of colors and savors.

You will use knives and baskets so as not to not damage the mushrooms. During your time in the Provence forests you will learn how to distinguish between edible and poisonous mushrooms.  You will hunt for about 10 different varieties, including: cepes, chanterelle, golden chanterelle, hedgehog mushroom, blue stalk mushroom, Tricholoma myomyces, Saffron milk cap, white saddle, elfin saddle, and black trumpet. You'll discover the quiet, unspoiled forests of the area and enjoy the bucolic and relaxed atmosphere of Provence. You will need to be equipped with sturdy, comfortable shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy.    The arrival at the hunting grounds will be followed by a brief tutorial on the different mushrooms we'll be searching for.  An outdoor breakfast, including bread, sausage, paté, tapenade, mushrooms and red wine (juice for the kids), will be served. The search for mushrooms will end with a last glass of wine to toast new friendships.

Discover the city through a treasure hunt in Aix en Provence. You will learn about Aix en Provence by following clues that lead you to the treasure. You will see: - Historic monuments - Paul Cézanne & Emile Zola sites - Fountains - French garden - Medieval churches - Medieval vestiges You will receive clues and be accompanied along the route. At the end you will receive a Provencal treasure, like calissons for example.