Private Provence Olive Oil & Wine Tasting + Vinaigrette Workshop

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Traveling Spoon

Ages: Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private French olive oil tasting and vinaigrette workshop
Included: Regional food and wine tasting

Itinerary

This is a unique opportunity to explore traditional French culture and cuisine. Experience a private 3-hour olive oil and wine workshop with an expert, featuring a visit to a wine estate, an olive oil tasting, food and wine pairing, and a French vinaigrette-making session. Learn about the organic cultivation of olives and their health benefits while familiarizing yourself with terms like "extra-virgin," "cold extraction," and "ardence." Discover how to taste different olive oil varieties and identify their unique aromas in a guided tasting. Then, create a classic French vinaigrette using locally produced olive oil and vinegar, which you’ll enjoy over a fresh salad. Delight in a food and wine pairing featuring local cheeses, fresh bread, tapenade, olives, and charcuterie. End your experience with a tasting of Provence’s finest products and take home a 200 ml bottle of your personalized olive oil blend!

Stop 1

Fresh salad with French vinaigrette · Local cheeses and bread · Regional charcuterie board · Tapenade and olives · Wine tasting

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your host Charlotte at Moulin Clos des Jeannons in Gordes, Provence.

End point

Meet your host Charlotte at Moulin Clos des Jeannons in Gordes, Provence.

Using your ticket

Address: 1729 Rte de Saint-Pantaléon, 84220 Gordes, France

Meet your host Charlotte at Moulin Clos des Jeannons. Here is a Google Maps link to the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wYw23F19fXkE511z6

GPS coordinates: 43,88311° N, 5,18965° E

Phone: +33 688 622 913

Email: [email protected]

Please contact your host directly if you have dietary requests or need help with directions.

Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above.

We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!