Aix-en-Provence: Food Tour with Truffle Tasting & Pastry Stop

Summary

Truffle bites, charcuterie boards and pastry shops in Aix

You’ll follow a local foodie through Aix-en-Provence’s winding old town streets, tasting truffle products, sharing wine over charcuterie boards, biting into gooey Croque Monsieur with truffle, and finishing with delicate pastries from a beloved bakery. Expect laughter, stories you won’t read in guidebooks, and flavors that linger long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

We stepped off the Cours Mirabeau and right into that buzz you only get in southern France — the kind where shutters are half-closed and there’s a faint smell of baking bread in the air. Our guide, Camille, waved us over with a grin and started us off straight away at this tiny shop where truffle products were stacked like treasure. I’d never tasted truffle before (not properly), but she handed us little slices on bread and it was earthy and sharp at the same time — almost smoky? I tried to describe it but just ended up nodding along with everyone else.

After that we wandered through narrow streets, past fountains where kids were splashing their hands, and landed at a spot for a proper charcuterie board. The wine was cold — not too sweet — and Camille told us about how the climate here makes everything taste stronger somehow. She pointed out a mural across the street and told a story about the artist getting into trouble for painting without permission. I liked that she knew all these side details; it made Aix-en-Provence feel less like a postcard and more like somewhere people actually live.

The Croque Monsieur stop was next — honestly, I thought I knew what to expect but then there was truffle in it (again!) and hot cheese oozing out. Not subtle at all but so good. There was this older couple at our table who kept saying “c’est magnifique” after every bite, which made me laugh because I can barely manage “merci” without stumbling. The whole thing felt relaxed, like no one was watching the clock or hurrying us along.

We finished in a pastry shop that looked almost too perfect from outside — turns out it’s been there since 1954. The smell inside was just… warm sugar? Hard to describe but you know it when you’re standing there. Choosing just one pastry took forever; I went for something with pistachio cream and still think about it sometimes when I’m hungry late at night. We said goodbye outside while people zipped past on scooters, which felt right somehow — like Aix-en-Provence is always moving even when you’re standing still.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Aix-en-Provence gourmet walking tour

• Walk through historical city center
• Taste truffle-based products
• Sample charcuterie and cheese board
• Try Croque Monsieur with truffle
• Visit famous pastry shop
• Choose and enjoy a pastry

Top questions

How long is the Aix-en-Provence food tour?

The tour covers four stops around the historical center of Aix-en-Provence.

Is food included on this food tour?

Yes, tastings at each stop are included: truffles, charcuterie board with wine, Croque Monsieur with truffle, and pastries.

Does the tour include water?

Yes, water is included along with other tastings during the tour.

Are guides local experts?

The tour is led by a local “foodie” who shares stories about Aix-en-Provence’s cuisine and history.

Is this food tour suitable for children or infants?

Yes, infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are welcome.

Will my guide speak English?

The guide may speak both English and French during your tour.

Where does the Aix-en-Provence food tour take place?

The walking route covers central attractions like Château de La Gaude and Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence’s old town.

Do I need to be very fit for this walking tour?

No special fitness level is required; public transport options are nearby if needed.

What’s included

Your day includes four tasting stops across central Aix-en-Provence: guided samplings of truffle products from one of the best shops in town, a classic charcuterie board paired with local wine, Croque Monsieur with truffle served in true French style on Cours Mirabeau, plus your pick of pastries from an iconic bakery that’s been perfecting sweets since 1954. Water is provided throughout the walk as well.