Once your villa booking is confirmed, our concierge will be happy to arrange activities for you, or share contact details if you prefer to book yourself.
Drop into any of the wineries below for tastings—many are free, and several offer guided cellar tours for a small fee. It’s the most flexible way to explore, letting you linger where you love and move on.
Let a dedicated wine guide lead you through the appellations—Côtes de Provence, Luberon, Alpilles, Cassis, or the legendary Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Half-day and full-day options available.
Blend wine discovery with other passions—a morning at the market followed by tastings, lunch at a vineyard restaurant, or a private cellar visit paired with a chef’s dinner back at your villa.
Relax as you’re picked up from your villa in a private van by your expert wine guide for a journey through Provence’s most celebrated wine regions—Côteaux d’Aix en Provence, Cassis, the Luberon, the Alpilles, or Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Visit a local goat farm, where you’ll discover the secrets behind the region’s rich, creamy cheeses. Next, enjoy a guided wine tasting at a stunning vineyard, followed by a leisurely lunch and a full afternoon of exploration.
Discover the renowned wineries of Provence while enjoying the charm of local villages and bustling markets along the way. Full-day experiences are thoughtfully designed to go beyond wine, offering a deeper connection to the culture, history, and landscape.
Working with our hand-picked network of local experts—private guides, vineyard chefs, market insiders—we can help you blend wine discovery with whatever else moves you: a morning at the market followed by tastings, lunch at a vineyard restaurant, or a private cellar visit paired with a chef’s dinner back at your villa.
The dramatic white peaks of the Alpilles create a microclimate ideal for bold, mineral-driven wines. These estates combine exceptional terroir with some of the region’s most striking settings.
Château Romanin | Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: Biodynamic pioneer since 1988, with an extraordinary cathedral wine cellar carved into the rock. The panoramic terrace offers 360° views from Mont Ventoux to Avignon. (Cathedral Cellar Tour: €19/person, 1 hour)
Domaine d’Estoublon | Fontvieille: Guided tours through both vineyard and olive grove, concluding with tastings of the estate’s celebrated wines and olive oils. (Tour & Tasting: €45/person, 1.5 hours)
Domaine des Lauzières | Eygalières Organic and biodynamic estate founded in the 16th century when Huguenots sought refuge in the Alpilles. Call ahead to arrange your visit.
Mas Sainte Berthe | Les Baux-de-Provence: Fine wines, olive oils, and regional products in the shadow of Les Baux. Open daily 9am–12pm and 2pm–6pm.
Domaine de la Vallongue | Eygalières: Stunning natural setting with daily tastings during high season, 10am–1pm and 2pm–7pm.
Vineyards here climb the slopes of hilltop villages, producing wines that reflect the wild herbs and limestone soil of this protected natural park.
Château de Mille | Apt: The Luberon’s oldest documented wine estate (1238), with carved stone basins that may date to the Bronze Age. A rare blend of wine, history, and biodiversity. (Self-Guided Tour: Free, 1.5 hours; Guided Tour: €19/person, 1.25 hours; VIP Experience: €90/person—private tour including chapel, winery, and tasting with local nibbles)
Domaine de la Verrière | Goult: Named for the 15th-century glassworks established here by Roy René de Provence, this estate sits within a Natura 2000 protected zone.
Domaine de Marie | Gordes: Twenty-three hectares just outside Gordes, with multiple tasting options from casual to immersive.
Domaine Citadelle | Ménerbes: More than a winery—explore the cellar, wander the botanical gardens, and discover the famous Corkscrew Museum.
Domaine La Tuillière | Murs: A lovely spot for tastings and early evening tapas with vineyard views.
The southern slopes produce some of the region’s most exciting biodynamic and organic wines, with estates that welcome visitors into their winemaking philosophy.
Château Fontvert | Lourmarin: Organic and biodynamic estate offering free cave tastings—or, for something extraordinary, a three-hour behind-the-scenes experience with owners Fabrice and Corinne: biodynamic farming deep-dive, wine and food pairings, heirloom vegetable harvest, aperitif, and pétanque. (Behind the Scenes: €300/person, 4–7 guests, reservation required.)
Domaine La Cavale | Cucuron: Free tastings, cellar visits (€12/person), and one-hour wine workshops (€25/person, book 48 hours ahead). Closed Sundays.
Château La Coste | Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade: A destination unto itself: world-class wines, an acclaimed art and sculpture walk across 600 acres, and multiple restaurants including fine dining in the vineyards. Plan for a full day.
Château de Beaupré | Saint-Cannat: Six generations of family winemaking, with free tastings and 1.5-hour guided tour options. Reservations required. Several other excellent wineries line this same road between Rognes and Aix.
Forty-five minutes north, the storied vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape produce some of France’s most celebrated reds. Many estates require advance booking—plan ahead for these exceptional visits.
Château de Beaucastel | Courthézon: One of the appellation’s most revered estates, family-owned for generations. By appointment only.
Château La Nerthe: Five centuries of elegance, with terrace views over the vineyards to the remnants of the papal city. Advance booking required.
Domaine Beaurenard: Family estate with tastings and tours.
Les Caves Saint Charles: Tastings in a 13th-century cellar in the heart of the village—perfect for a walk-in visit.
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Only Provence co-founder Lydia Dean writes about their experiences raising a family, building a business in Provence, and later combining the love of travel with giving back in "Jumping the Picket Fence”. In 2021, she published “Light Through the Cracks,” a continuation of her journey, much of which has been based in Provence. Both books are available Amazon, Amazon.uk, and Amazon.Fr.
