Aix-en-Provence Rosé Tasting & Provençal Food Tour

Sip rare Aix wines while painting, listening to stories, and tasting local flavors

This is an intimate evening tasting of boutique Provençal rosé wines hosted at a registered office in Aix-en-Provence, combining wine education with regional food pairings, storytelling, music and visual presentations about the region's culture and traditions. The small-group format keeps numbers low so everyone can ask questions and connect. A live guide leads the experience in English, Spanish or French, and the minimum age is 18.

The experience

What sets this apart from a standard wine bar tasting is the setting and the depth. You taste carefully selected rosé wines from Aix-en-Provence and the wider Provence region: many of them limited-production bottles rarely found outside France. Throughout the three-hour evening, a guide walks you through the story of each wine alongside regional food pairings: an apéro-style spread of goat cheese, olives, gherkins and Provençal almonds; panisse and aioli, a local Marseille specialty; and madeleines to close. The experience is not a vineyard tour or a cellar visit. It happens entirely at the tasting venue in Aix itself.

The evening unfolds around more than wine. A multimedia presentation explores the history and culture of Provence: the people, places and traditions that shaped the region. Live music, poetry and local insights weave through the tasting, turning it into a conversation about how Provence tastes, sounds and feels. The small-group atmosphere means you're not sitting in a crowded room. Everyone participates, asks questions, and has space to absorb what they're learning. Depending on the evening, the guide may also lead creative activities or sound immersion alongside the tasting.

Included in the price are one pastis and three bottles of wine to be shared generously among the group, all the food served throughout, a photo souvenir, and the guide's knowledge and storytelling. Any additional drinks, souvenirs or tips are separate. The venue is wheelchair accessible and service animals are welcome. Public transportation options are nearby if you're traveling without a car.

What’s included

• One pastis and three bottles of wine shared among the group.
• goat cheese, olives, gherkins, Provençal almonds and olive oil dip, panisse with aioli, and madeleines.
• a guided tasting with storytelling, music and visual presentations about Provençal history and culture.
• a photo souvenir.
• and a live guide in your chosen language.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Aix Tours

Is this one for you?This is a shared small-group experience led by a guide, so you're tasting and learning alongside others rather than exploring on your own. Choose this if you want wine education woven into Provençal culture and history, with food and music as part of the evening, not a solo tasting or a large group tour.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What kind of wines do I actually taste at this experience?

Boutique Provençal rosés from Aix-en-Provence and the wider Provence region, including limited-production bottles rarely available outside France. The guide selects them carefully and pairs each one with regional food, so you taste them in context rather than as a lineup.

How does this differ from a regular wine tasting I could do at a wine bar?

This experience combines wine with storytelling, music, visual presentations about Provençal history and culture, and regional food pairings: all in an intimate small-group setting at a registered tasting venue in Aix itself, not a public bar or vineyard. The focus is on understanding the region through its wines and traditions, not just tasting.

What food is served, and does it work for dietary restrictions?

The evening includes an apéro-style spread with goat cheese, olives, gherkins, Provençal almonds and olive oil dip; panisse and aioli, a local Marseille specialty; and madeleines to finish. Contact the operator directly about dietary needs before booking.

How many people will be in the group?

Numbers are kept small to ensure a personal, engaging atmosphere where everyone can participate and ask questions. The exact group size varies by evening, but the small-group format is central to the experience.

Is this experience suitable for someone who doesn't know much about wine?

Yes. The guide leads you through the tasting and explains the wines, history and culture as you go. It's designed as an immersive introduction to Provence, not a technical masterclass, so curiosity matters more than prior knowledge.