Sainte-Victoire sidecar tour from Aix-en-Provence: Three wineries

Vintage sidecar through Provence's wine country and mountain views

A six-hour sidecar tour from Aix-en-Provence follows the Cézanne Road past Sainte-Victoire mountain to the village of Vauvenargues, stopping at three local wineries for tastings along the way. Pickup is included, and a live guide in English narrates the route. Bottled water is provided. Wine tastings are at the estates themselves.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sidecar tour with wine tastings

• Leave Aix-en-Provence by vintage sidecar
• Ride towards Sainte-Victoire mountain
• Photo stop at Bimont Dam
• Visit first winery and taste wines
• Pass through village of Vauvenargues
• Visit second winery and taste wines
• Visit third winery and taste wines

The experience

The tour leaves Aix-en-Provence in a vintage sidecar, heading toward Sainte-Victoire mountain on the legendary Cézanne Road. You'll stop at the Bimont Dam for views of the mountain, then continue through the landscape to Vauvenargues, the village where Picasso spent his final years. The sidecar itself is the point. You're not watching Provence pass by through a bus window, but riding through it, stopping when the light hits right or a vista demands a photograph.

Wine tastings happen at three separate estates throughout the day. You'll meet winemakers at each stop and taste what they're making, which means the tastings are unhurried and tied to the people behind the bottles rather than rushed through a tasting room. The guide drives and narrates, so you're free to look around and ask questions without navigating or worrying about the route.

Bottled water is included for the day. The tour runs six hours total, which gives time for the drive, the stops, and the tastings without feeling compressed. Wheelchair accessibility is available, and the tour suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for pregnant travelers.

What’s included

• Vintage sidecar ride through the Cézanne Road and Sainte-Victoire landscape.
• three winery visits with tastings and meetings with winemakers.
• stop at the Bimont Dam for mountain views.
• passage through Vauvenargues village.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• live guide in English.
• hotel or meeting-point pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by LA BELLE ECHAPPEE

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary and the stories about Cézanne, the mountain, and the villages without translation. This suits anyone who wants the landscape and the wine without navigating or driving themselves, and who's comfortable in an open-air sidecar for the full six hours.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Cézanne Road and why does this tour follow it?

The Cézanne Road is the route through the Provençal landscape that painter Paul Cézanne traveled repeatedly to paint Sainte-Victoire mountain from different angles. This tour follows the same path, stopping at viewpoints and villages Cézanne documented in his work.

Do I need to know about wine to enjoy the tastings at the three estates?

No. The winemakers you meet at each of the three estates will explain their wines as you taste them, so the tastings work whether you're experienced or trying wine for the first time. The guide is there to add context about the region and the producers.

How much time do we spend at each winery?

The itinerary includes a tasting stop at each of the three local estates, but the exact time at each one depends on the winemaker and what they want to show you. The six-hour total allows for unhurried tastings rather than a quick pour-and-go.

Is the sidecar ride comfortable for a full day?

The sidecar is vintage and open-air, so you're exposed to the weather and the road. Comfort depends on your tolerance for wind and motion, but the tour is suitable for all fitness levels and includes stops for photos and tastings where you can stretch and rest.