Private Provence Olive Estate Tour and Olive Oil Workshop

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About the 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

2 hours

Private Tour

Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

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Travelers

Adult : 4

Inclusions & Exclusions

Private French olive grove tour and olive oil workshop and tasting

Food and wine pairing

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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!View Location

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Starters

French vinaigrette and fresh salad
Local cheeses and bread
Regional charcuterie board
Tapenade and olives
Wine tasting

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

Meet your hosts at their olive orchard in Gordes, Provence. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.View Location

End point

Meet your hosts at their olive orchard in Gordes, Provence. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
This is a private activity - only your group will participate.
Due to the setting and for safety reasons, dogs and children are not allowed

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English
French

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketMeet 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. -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com 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!

Cancellation & Refunds

Special cancellation policy.

If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 100% refund.
Cancel at least 2 day before activity starts in Europe/Paris time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Traveling SpoonCreated on 01 May 2020Created on 17 Dec 2024

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