Overview
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
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 2 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private French olive grove tour and olive oil workshop and tasting
Food and wine pairing
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet your hosts at their olive orchard in Gordes, Provence. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Meet your hosts at their olive estate in Gordes, Provence.
Meeting Location: Ferme Oleicole Les Callis, 75 Chemin Les Fayards, Gordes 84220
Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kTF6wxw6wTVZ6DXx8
Host name: Alexandra Gauquelin-Roché and Charlotte Konings
Phone: +33 688 622 913
Email: charlottekonings84@gmail.com
Please contact your host directly if you have dietary requests or need help with directions.
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What to expect
This is a unique opportunity to explore traditional French culture and cuisine. Your private, two-hour olive oil workshop with an expert includes a visit to a beautiful Provencal olive grove, an olive oil tasting, food and wine pairing, and a French vinaigrette making workshop!
Walk through Alexandra's organic orchard (weather permitting) dotted with 250 majestic olive trees (a quintessential part of the Provence landscape). Learn about how they grow olives organically and their health benefits. You will be well-versed with terms such as "extra-virgin", "cold extraction" and "ardence"!
Next, join an olive oil tasting workshop! Learn how to taste different varieties of olive oil, identify the aromas associated with each. You will also learn how to make a typical French vinaigrette with Alexandra's Les Callis olive oil and a locally produced vinegar.
Drizzle it over a fresh salad that you will enjoy along with a food tasting and wine pairing. Your food and wine pairing includes high-quality, local cheeses and bread, tapenade, olives and charcuterie. Enjoy your food and wine tasting of local products from Provence. Leave with a 200 ml bottle of your own olive oil blend!
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 2 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 100% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Paris).
Additional Information
- Due to the setting and for safety reasons, dogs and children are not allowed
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Provence Olive Estate Tour and Olive Oil Workshop
How long does Private Provence Olive Estate Tour and Olive Oil Workshop take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Meet your hosts at their olive orchard in Gordes, Provence. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
What's included?
- Private French olive grove tour and olive oil workshop and tasting
- Food and wine pairing
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, French.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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