Culinary Journey: Provence, Oct 3-11, 2025

Join *[Saveur the Journey](http://www.saveurthejourney.com/)* on an exciting small group Culinary Adventure through Provence; from the fishing villages flanking Marseille and the expansive Rhone river delta of the Camargue, all the way North to where shepherds graze their animals on the lush pastures of the Alps. In between, there is a part of Provence, the inner lands of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, where agriculture is the main economic activity, and the countryside is still lively and attached to its rural traditions.

Provence is famous for picturesque lavender fields, the *[Gorges de Verdon](https://about-france.com/tourism/verdon-gorge.htm)* (the deepest canyon in Europe), [Chateauneuf-du-Pape](https://www.foodandwine.com/wine/a-crush-on-chateauneuf-du-pape), olives groves, charming hilltop villages, and great food. Bordered by the Mediterranean sea, the Southern Alps, and Italy, this region is one of France’s most seductive. Featuring beautiful and severe landscapes, excellent wines (Chateauneuf-du-Pape!), an abundance of seafood, and a rich agricultural history, Provence should not be missed. However, a good local guide is imperative to find and experience the small farms, cheesemakers, wineries, fisherman, shepherds, and food artisans that don’t cater to the usual tourists to this area. Our local guide for this trip is [Maddalena Relli](https://www.saveurthejourney.com/product/provence-a-culinary-adventure-france-9-days-8-nights/?preview=true#team), a Gastronome with a Master’s degree in *Food, Culture and Communications* and Tour leader for Slow Food’s University of Gastronomic Sciences.
Taste a luxury [Bouillabaisse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouillabaisse) with fresh-caught seafood near Marseille, see the estuaries of [Camargue](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camargue) with its rich bird life (including flamingos), wild horses and free-range bulls, as well as rice fields, salt production, oyster farms, and the special wines of the Camargue. Hike along the [Plateau de Valensole](https://www.france-voyage.com/tourisme/plateau-valensole-1455.htm), passing by a family-run cereal farm to visit the mill and have picnic lunch under the fig tree. Spend the morning shopping at a local farmers market and then participate in a cooking class that evening with the fresh produce from some of Provence’s best farmers. Taste some of France most famous and important wines in [Chateauneuf-du-Pape.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teauneuf-du-Pape_AOC) Learn about the Roman history of Provence, as well as the influence of Spain and the mixing of Spanish and French cultures. Explore the tiny medieval streets of Arles, and be led to a few REALLY good restaurants. Visit some of the most beautiful and lesser known picturesque medieval hillside villages of Luberon, famous for their charming grey and white stone architecture, churches, castles and narrow roads. Forage with an expert for wild edible and medicinal plants or follow a shepherd as they watch their animals graze on the lush mountain grasses.
What: Culinary Adventure to Provence, France
When: October 3-11, 2025 (9 days, 8 nights)
Where: Provence, France (Marseille Airport is the closest)
Cost: $4150 (double occupancy) Use code: MEETUPSAVE24 to save an additional $500 when you book before December 15.
Includes: All tours and tastings, lodging, guides, most meals, transportation during the trip, english translations.
Not included: Airfare (Marseille Airport is closest), alcohol, trip insurance or gratuity.
Maximum Participants: 12
For more information and to reserve a spot please email [aaron@saveurthejourney.com](http://aaron@saveurthejourney.com/) (541-250-0087) or visit [https://www.saveurthejourney.com/product/provence-a-culinary-adventure-france-9-days-8-nights/](https://www.saveurthejourney.com/product/provence-a-culinary-adventure-france-9-days-8-nights/)