Come experience the markets, cook a simple and delicious three-course lunch accompanied by three exceptional French wines, and still have your afternoon free to continue exploring Provence.
10:00am – 11:15am ~ In the Market
Walk with us through the famous open-air fruit and vegetable market to select local produce for our meal (starter, main course, dessert) from some of our favorite market vendors. While selecting seasonal ingredients, learn about the culture of French food and how locals shop and eat. Then visit our favorite wine shop in town to choose three wines to pair with the meal.
11:15am – 12:45pm ~ In the Kitchen
We invite you to our kitchen in a charming loft located right off of the market square. Hilary and Brian teach you the skills they have acquired from working with various French chefs over the years. The goal is to have you prepare a menu that you can easily recreate for friends and family at home.
12:45pm – 2:00pm ~ Bon Appétit!
Sit down, relax, and enjoy the lunch you created with the selected wines. Throughout the meal, you will have the opportunity to learn about the world of French wine, including food and wine pairing, the French wine classification system, some amazing wine stories, and much more!
General Info
Price: 120€ per person
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Days: Tuesdays & Saturdays
Maximum: 7 people
All of our wine packages require a minimum of two people. If you would like to reserve for just one person, please contact us to find out if we already have other guests reserved for that day.
If you are interested in our full day cooking class with one of our professional French chefs, please visit our Gourmet Cooking Class w/ French Chef package page.
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FAQ
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, Caroline, is there to guide you through the entire cooking process. Beginners and seasoned chefs alike are welcome in this class.
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.
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 schedule listed on our
Calendar. However, we are sometimes able to make special arrangements. Please
Contact Us and let us know all of the 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 learn, taste, experience, and have fun.
Will there be other people?
We keep our groups to a limited size so as to provide a fun and intimate setting for our guests. There will most likely be other guests which makes the experience of sharing and wine 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.
