Aix-en-Provence Trip Overview
This is an exceptional day’s experience if you enjoy fine food and excellent wines. This is the ‘bon viveur’ tour of the very best of Provence designed for those people who enjoy eating and living well! We begin the day with a visit to the numerous street food markets in Aix-en-Provence, sampling some of the delightful unique regional specialities. Then a leisurely drive towards Rousset stopping for lunch at Le Bistro Grand Boise, time to enjoy a home cooked meal featuring local farm produce with wine. Afterwards browse the shop to discover a diverse range of local produce. Then a short drive to visit the vineyard at Château Grand Boise a wine estate dating back to 1610, which is the date of the earliest title deed discovered. Traditionally family owned, the estate has only changed hands three times throughout its history. Under the influence of its new owner, the recently been renovated – 800 olive trees, 7 acres of vines. End your day wine tasting facing the famous Mt St Victoire.
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Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Aix-en-Provence, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
This is an exceptional day’s experience if you enjoy fine food and excellent wines. This is the ‘bon viveur’ tour of the very best of Provence designed for those people who enjoy eating and living well! We begin the day with a visit to the numerous street food markets in Aix-en-Provence, sampling some of the delightful unique regional specialities. Then a leisurely drive towards Rousset stopping for lunch at Le Bistro Grand Boise, time to enjoy a home cooked meal featuring local farm produce with wine. Afterwards browse the shop to discover a diverse range of local produce. Then a short drive to visit the vineyard at Château Grand Boise a wine estate dating back to 1610, which is the date of the earliest title deed discovered. Traditionally family owned, the estate has only changed hands three times throughout its history. Under the influence of its new owner, the recently been renovated – 800 olive trees, 7 acres of vines. End your day wine tasting facing the famous Mt St Victoire.
Stop At: Chateau Grand Boise, Chem. de Grisole, 13530 Trets, France
Vines have been growing at Chateau Grand Boise since 1610. The terroir is perfect for it. The wines comprise rosés, reds and whites with the Cotes de Provence Sainte Victoire appellation. A huge estate of woods and forests on two sides of a mountain, Chateau Grand Boise overlooks the Arc valley. The site has unbeatable and unique views over the whole of the Mount Sainte Victoire, which is one of the jewels in Provence’s crown.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hotel de Ville, Place de l’Hotel de ville, 13100, Aix-en-Provence France
We visit the street markets in front of the city hall.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Trets, Trets, Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
Lunch stop is at Le Bistrot Grand Boise – you will have the choice of a three course lunch with wine & coffee at this award winning restaurant owned and run by the Château. There is also a speciality food shop specialising in a range of local Provençal produce.
Duration: 2 hours
