In the charming town of St. Remy-de-Provence, Provence Gourmet offers an immersive cooking experience that begins with a visit to the vibrant local market. Peruse the fresh ingredients alongside its chef guide, learning about regional specialities such as herbes de Provence, local cheeses, and seasonal produce. Then you’ll visit a traditional Provençal farmhouse for a hands-on cooking class, where you’ll be guided through creating a multi-course meal featuring dishes such as ratatouille, daube provençale, or bouillabaisse. You’ll enjoy a leisurely lunch in the beautiful farmhouse garden, paired with local wines. The experience is conveniently located just a 15-minute drive from Baumanière Les Baux-de-Provence, a luxurious Relais & Châteaux property known for its stunning views and exceptional dining, including the Michelin-starred L’Oustau de Baumanière.

In the heart of the wild Camargue region, La Chassagnette is a Michelin-starred restaurant that epitomises the farm-to-table philosophy. Chef Armand Arnal makes use of more than 200 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers which are cultivated in the restaurant's two-hectare organic garden. The menu changes daily based on the garden's harvest, featuring innovative dishes that highlight the pure flavours of Provence. Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens before your meal to learn about sustainable farming practices and the restaurant's commitment to biodiversity. This dining experience makes the perfect day trip for those staying at the InterContinental Marseille Hotel Dieu, located in a beautifully restored 18th-century building an hour’s drive away.

If you’re seeking a comprehensive culinary journey, the Gastronomad Provence Rosé Experience takes place across various locations in Provence, and is especially brilliant during the region's famous lavender bloom in the summer. You’ll enjoy a truffle hunt with trained dogs in the oak forests near Aups, followed by a truffle-themed lunch. In the Bandol wine region, you’ll learn the art of blending rosé wines with expert vignerons. The experience also includes a visit to a family-run goat farm in the Luberon, where you’ll make your own chèvre and sample artisanal cheeses. If you're staying at Villa Gallici, a Relais & Châteaux property in Aix-en-Provence, you'll find this experience particularly accessible, as it is just a 30-minute drive from the truffle-hunting locations. Our editors love the opulent accommodation and serene garden setting.

Discover Provence's diverse artisanal products with a day tour of the St. Remy area. Visit an olive mill to learn about the production of AOP olive oil and sample various pressings, before discovering the art of affinage and sampling regional cheeses such as Banon and Pélardon at a local fromagerie. The tour also includes a stop at a family-run apiary, where you’ll learn about beekeeping in Provence and sample monofloral honeys such as lavender and rosemary. The day concludes with a visit to a boutique winery, with a tasting of Côtes du Rhône wines. This tour is ideal for those staying at Baumanière Les Baux-de-Provence or Villa Gallici, both of which are located close by, with Baumanière just a 15-minute drive away and Villa Gallici only 30 minutes away.

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