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General Questions
Are your packages in English?
Yes! WineInProvence specifically caters to English speakers.
Where do we meet you?
For all of our packages we meet at the specified time beneath the clocktower in “Place Hôtel de Ville” in Aix-en-Provence. Please visit our
Where to Meet Us Page for all of the details.
Where should we park?
Parking in Aix-en-Provence can be a bit confusing. Almost all of the hotels in Aix provide free parking to their guests. If you do not have hotel accommodations in Aix, we suggest allowing
at least 45 minutes to find parking and walk to our meeting point. Please
click here for a map and detailed information on the parking garages in Aix-en-Provence.
What should we wear?
Our wine packages are casual, so we invite you to come dressed in the way you feel most comfortable.
What if the package I am interested in is not scheduled for the day(s) I am in Aix?
We try and stick to the dates listed on our
Schedule. However, we are sometimes able to make special arrangements. Please
Contact Us and let us know your travel details as we would love to have you join us!
What if I don’t know anything about wine?
NOT A PROBLEM! Our goal is to create an atmosphere that is fun and not the least bit intimidating. No matter what your previous knowledge is about wine, we want you to taste, learn, and have an enjoyable experience.
Will there be other people?
We keep our groups to a limited size so as to provide a relaxed and intimate setting for our guests. There will most likely be other guests which makes the experience all the more fun. If you would prefer a private event, please
Contact Us for our private rates.
What about children?
Children are welcome, but obviously are unable to partake in the wine tasting. Our Signature French Wine Tasting, which consists entirely of tasting wine, will probably not be of interest to children. For families with children, we recommend our
Market Day Cooking Class where there are more activities for them to participate in.
Do you have any hotel recommendations for Aix en Provence?
How do we change or cancel our reservation?
If you need to change or cancel your reservation, please
contact us immediately. There is no cost to change your reservation. If you need to cancel your reservation, please read our
cancellation policy.
Signature French Wine Tasting
Is there food at the tasting?
Best of Aix: Market, Cooking, & Wine
What is the difference between “The Best of Aix” and the “Gourmet Market Day Cooking Class?”
The main difference is that our Gourmet cooking class is taught by a professional French chef. We spend more time in the kitchen, and make a bit more complex dishes (we also add an extra wine and an extra cheese course). This is for people who love cooking and are ready to spend a good three hours in the kitchen. Our Best of Aix is shorter, with more simple meals, taught by one of our wine guides.
Gourmet Market Day Cooking Class w/ French Chef
Does the price include everything?
Yes! The price includes all the ingredients purchased at the market and all the wine. There are no hidden costs.
What about allergies / food restrictions / vegetarians / etc.?
This is not a problem as we set the menu with you the morning of, taking into account likes, dislikes, seasonal foods, allergy restrictions, and personal eating habits.
What if I am not good at cooking?
NOT A PROBLEM! Our French chef is there to guide you through the entire cooking process. Beginners and seasoned chefs alike are welcome in this class.
Cheese & Wine Tasting Lunch
Will I still be hungry after the tasting?
No. The vast majority of our guests leave quite full and are satisfied until dinner.
Vineyard & Winery Tour
What does the price include?
Our prices include chauffeured transportation to and from your hotel, tasting & tour fees, fruit/baguettes/water/chocolate for the car ride, and your very own wine expert guide. For full day tours, lunch is included (with the exception of alcohol).
Is there food on the Vineyard & Winery Tour?
On both half-day and full-day tours, we provide water, baguettes, fruit, and dark chocolate to snack on throughout the day.
What about children?
Children are welcome, but obviously unable to participate in the tasting. As long as your kids are comfortable being in/out of a car, we think this package is fun for them to experience; seeing the different gardens, wine caves, etc.
Will there be other people?
Possibly. If we have people requesting the same day, we do combine groups. However, our Vineyard & Winery Tours are always small, intimate groups (never more than 8 people). We find that sharing your experiences with other people is a fun part of traveling. If you would like to book an exclusively private Vineyard & Winery Tour, please indicate that in your email and we will let you know about our private rates.
What if I don’t know anything about wine?
NOT A PROBLEM! Our goal is to create an atmosphere that is fun and not the least bit intimidating. No matter what your previous knowledge is about wine, we want you to learn, taste, experience, and have fun.
Do I have to buy wine? / Will I be able to buy wine?
There is no obligation whatsoever to buy wine. It is fine if you are just looking for a fun experience tasting wines. However, for those who are looking to buy wine to take home, we encourage you to buy a bottle or two as these are some of the best wine regions in the world. Please note, if you are interested in purchasing a larger quantity of wine, know that you may be limited in the number of bottles you can take back with you to your home country due to customs regulations.
What should we wear?
Our Vineyard & Winery tour is casual so we invite you to come dressed in the way you feel most comfortable. We do suggest that you wear comfortable shoes as you will be doing some light walking. We also recommend bringing a sweater or jacket as the temperature controlled barrel rooms are often chilly (not necessary in the summer months).
Where do we meet you?
We will pick you up at your hotel or cruise ship port.