Signature tour · 5 days
Rosé, Bandol, Cassis and gastronomy in the southern sunshine
A private wine and food journey through France's most fragrant region: Aix-en-Provence, the Luberon, Bandol and Les Baux-de-Provence, with signature addresses away from the tourist rush.
A PERSONAL APPROACH
‘Provence smells of thyme, rosemary and terracotta. I will help you experience it fully, through wine, food and special places.’ YOUR GUIDE-SOMMELIERYour guide-sommelier
Bandol · Cassis · Côtes de Provence · Les Baux
Every address in the programme has been personally selected. No compromises. Only domaines with history, genuine Provençal restaurants with character and itineraries that reveal southern France at its best.
Provence does not like rushing. We do not chase a count of places: a few in-depth stops let you feel the region from within. Enough time for conversation, a glass of rosé on a terrace and the silence of lavender fields.
Provence is not just rosé. It is bouillabaisse, tapenade, Aix calissons, Banon cheese, olive oil from the Vallée des Baux and the market in Apt. We bring it all together in one coherent, fragrant journey.
Private format · By advance request · Limited places
WHY HERE?
Provence is home to the world’s finest rosé. Bandol with Mourvèdre, white Cassis above the sea and organic Luberon domaines reveal themselves quite differently with someone who understands the context beside you.
Provençal cooking is a philosophy of season and place. A market at dawn, olive oil from the Vallée des Baux, Banon cheese and bouillabaisse on Marseille’s waterfront. Everything fresh, everything local, everything extraordinary.
Medieval clifftop villages, lavender fields in late June and July, Alpilles olive groves and terracotta roofs beneath blue skies. Provence is visual poetry that words cannot convey.
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A terrace overlooking the Luberon, a glass of rosé at sunset and dinner in a restaurant with character. Provence is made for couples who know how to slow down.
Private visits to winemakers in Bandol, Cassis and Les Baux-de-Provence. Rare wines, conversations about terroir and organic winegrowing. No obligatory tourist stops.
A shared trip for 4–8 people: food discoveries together, Apt market, a vineyard picnic and an evening in Aix-en-Provence.
Gordes at sunset, colourful Roussillon, the scent of thyme, the sound of cicadas and a white from Cassis above the sea. For those who care about atmosphere as well as flavour.
A Good Year · Ridley Scott A British financier inherits a wine estate in Provence. His trip to sell it gradually makes him reconsider his priorities.
Avis de mistral · Rose Bosch Children visit their grandfather in Provence. After initial disagreements, the family gradually learns to understand one another and value their time together.
Mal de pierres · Nicole Garcia The story of Gabrielle, a woman in post-war Provence who seeks love and tries to escape the life imposed on her.
Programme · 5 days
Scroll through the programme and the map follows you: the day’s point lights up and the route continues. Click a number on the map to jump to that day.
Day1Check-in at a boutique hotel in Aix's historic centre
A walk along Cours Mirabeau, the city’s main boulevard 3 An introduction to Place Richelme market: olives, goat’s cheese and local fruit 4 A first Provençal dinner at a restaurant: tapenade and ratatouille 5 An evening glass of rosé on the terrace Arrival in Aix-en-Provence AIX-EN-PROVENCE
Day2A visit to Domaine Tempier, one of Bandol’s iconic addresses
Tasting of Mourvèdre-dominant reds and rosés 3 Transfer to Cassis, a white-wine appellation above Mediterranean coves 4 A tasting of white Cassis with oysters on the waterfront 5 A walk towards the calanques: turquoise water and white cliffs Bandol and Cassis BANDOL · CASSIS
Day3Morning in Gordes, a medieval village on a cliff, with one of France’s most beautiful views. During lavender season, from late June through July, stop at Sénanque Abbey and its lavender field
Roussillon: ochre cliffs and vivid pigments in the rock 3 Apt market: truffles, nougat, preserves and herbs 4 Visit to an organic Luberon producer, a small domaine with character 5 Dinner in a village restaurant overlooking the valley Luberon: villages and wine LUBERON
Day4Les Baux-de-Provence: a clifftop château above olive groves
Visit Moulin Castelas, producing premium AOC Vallée des Baux olive oil 3 Drive towards the Châteauneuf-du-Pape boundary for an optional tasting 4 Provençal lunch at a traditional farmhouse mas 5 Return to Aix, evening in a gastronomic bar The Baux Valley and the Alpilles LES BAUX · ALPILLES
Day5Morning at Aix market for final purchases: calissons, soap and honey
Farewell coffee and a croissant on Cours Mirabeau 3 A final gastronomic lunch with the finest local rosé 4 Transfer to Marseille Provence Airport or Aix station Final day and departure AIX-EN-PROVENCE
EXPERIENCES
GASTRONOMY
Provençal cooking is freshness, sunshine and the scent of herbs. No unnecessary words, just ingredients.
VALUE
‘A good journey differs from an ordinary one not in its length, but in the quality of every moment.’ This is more than a guide-interpreter. It is someone who understands good wine, the right food and a comfortable travel pace. You feel the difference from the first hour.
Just a couple or a small group of up to eight. No coaches and no groups of thirty strangers following a flag. Just a private pace and proper service.
A private visit to Domaine Tempier, a private tasting at a small organic estate in the Luberon, and the best restaurant in Cassis without booking three months ahead: these are the result of years of relationships.
You do not have to think about the itinerary, parking, translation, payments or bookings. Everything is included. You simply discover Provence.
Provence does not like racing. The programme leaves room for a leisurely breakfast at the market, a conversation with a winemaker and a stop beside an olive grove simply because it is beautiful.
More than a guide and interpreter. Someone who understands good wine, the right food and a comfortable travel pace. You feel the difference from the first hour.
What the tour includes
Everything needed for a carefully planned journey without organisational chaos.
Everything needed for a carefully planned journey without organisational chaos.
Tour on request
from €1,100 per day
Per group per day. Accommodation is not included. The price is calculated for your dates and group.
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Your guide
My name is Kirill, and I help travellers discover the authentic taste of France — its wine, gastronomy and culture. My work goes beyond excursions and tours: it is a deep immersion in a region’s atmosphere, getting to know its traditions, history and people.
I was born in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, but have lived in France since the age of 13. This country has become my second home and a true source of inspiration. For 25 years, I have studied its culture and wine regions, turning that knowledge into my profession.
My education underpins my professionalism:
FLEXIBILITY
“Boutique hotel, mas provençal, château”
The itinerary is a starting point, not a rigid schedule. Each tour is created for a specific person: their pace, interests and idea of a good holiday. Dates Any time of year, around your calendar Group composition Couple, family, friends or colleagues Hotel category
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Tell me your approximate dates, group and what matters to you on this journey. The enquiry form is below.
Within 24 hours, I will write to confirm your dates, format, wishes and preferred focus for the tour.
I prepare a detailed itinerary with addresses and a price estimate, without commitment or advance payment.
Our guests’ voices
It was one of the best holidays of my life. I have travelled a lot, but Provence with this kind of guiding is something entirely different. We visited places tourists do not know, drank wines you cannot buy in a shop and ate food made only for insiders.
Apt market at dawn, bouillabaisse in Marseille and sunset over Gordes with a glass of local rosé: every moment was arranged just right. No fuss.
Six of us travelled together. We expected something good and received something exceptional. The private visit to a small Luberon domaine was especially memorable: we would never have found it ourselves.
It was my first time travelling with a guide, and now I understand the difference. This is not an excursion but a journey with someone who truly knows and loves the region.
It was one of the best holidays of my life. I have travelled a lot, but Provence with this kind of guiding is something entirely different. We visited places tourists do not know, drank wines you cannot buy in a shop and ate food made only for insiders.
Apt market at dawn, bouillabaisse in Marseille and sunset over Gordes with a glass of local rosé: every moment was arranged just right. No fuss.
Six of us travelled together. We expected something good and received something exceptional. The private visit to a small Luberon domaine was especially memorable: we would never have found it ourselves.
It was my first time travelling with a guide, and now I understand the difference. This is not an excursion but a journey with someone who truly knows and loves the region.
FAQ
Answers to the main questions before booking.
The tour can take place at any time of year and is designed around your calendar. I will advise you on what is most interesting in your chosen season.
No. I accompany you throughout the itinerary and handle communication with winemakers, farmers and restaurants.
No. The programme suits both those beginning to discover wine and experienced enthusiasts: I explain things during tastings and adjust the depth to suit you.
Yes. The programme is adapted to the group, whether a couple, family, friends or colleagues. The pace and number of visits are chosen to suit the participants.
Send an enquiry. Within 24 hours I will confirm your dates, format and wishes and prepare a detailed itinerary with a price estimate, without obligation or advance payment. Payment terms are discussed when confirming.
Accommodation is not included in the basic tour price, but I help you choose a hotel or boutique Provençal mas to suit your budget and taste. I often have special arrangements with partner properties.
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Send an enquiry and I will design your Provence itinerary around your pace, interests and travel format.
