Private Tour

Private Provence Olive Oil & Wine Tasting + Vinaigrette Workshop

Overview

Available languages

English

French

3 hours

Mobile ticket

In Provence, olive oil is taken as seriously as wine! Your private Provence olive oil tour, tasting and workshop takes place at the olive orchard owner Alexandra's idyllic farm in Gordes - officially named one of the most beautiful villages in France. Learn about why the olive is such an essential part of the Provençale culture and cuisine and how to appreciate its flavors and aromas. Alexandra and Charlotte, olive oil experts and sommelier, are excited to teach you all about olive oil production and tasting!

• Introduction to France's culture and cuisine

• Explore an olive orchard in Provence with the owner

• Olive oil tasting of several olive oils from Provence

• Blend your own olive oil and take home a 200ml bottle

• Learn to make a typical French vinaigrette

• Enjoy a food and wine pairing that includes:

- Fresh salad with French vinaigrette

- Local cheeses and bread

- Olives and tapenade

- Charcuterie board

- Glass of red/rose and a glass of white wine paired with your food

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

This is a private activity - only your group will participate.

Due to the setting and for safety reasons, dogs and children are not allowed

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private French olive oil tasting and vinaigrette workshop

Regional food and wine tasting

What To Expect

This is a unique opportunity to explore traditional French culture and cuisine. Experience a private 3-hour olive oil and wine workshop with an expert, featuring a visit to a wine estate, an olive oil tasting, food and wine pairing, and a French vinaigrette-making session. Learn about the organic cultivation of olives and their health benefits while familiarizing yourself with terms like "extra-virgin," "cold extraction," and "ardence." Discover how to taste different olive oil varieties and identify their unique aromas in a guided tasting. Then, create a classic French vinaigrette using locally produced olive oil and vinegar, which you’ll enjoy over a fresh salad. Delight in a food and wine pairing featuring local cheeses, fresh bread, tapenade, olives, and charcuterie. End your experience with a tasting of Provence’s finest products and take home a 200 ml bottle of your personalized olive oil blend!

Sample Menu

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Fresh salad with French vinaigrette

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Local cheeses and bread

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Regional charcuterie board

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Tapenade and olives

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Wine tasting

Options

Olive Oil Tour and Workshop

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Gourmet, informative & fun!
emilyinprovence,
May 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The olive oil workshop (followed by a vinaigrette workshop) was very well structured and explained. The information was very practical, answering many questions I've had on olive oil for a long time. I consider this experience, not only educational but cultural. Charlotte shares her French knowledge on history & cuisine in the world of olive oil, transporting us through time to an economy that shaped the region. The cherry on the cake is we all had so much fun. A perfect hands-on activity to experience in Provence.
French vibes at home
CRISTINA S,
Apr 8, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00
We enjoyed very much our lesson with Lèonie. She is very nice and she made us able to cook a wonderful quiche. We felt like in Paris, cooking all together and chatting. Lovely morning!