Aix-en-Provence Wine Tours

Aix-en-Provence or Aix en Provence is a beautiful city in France and the third largest after Paris and Lyon. Because of its location, it is an ideal place for excursions to nearby cities. However, in Aix-en-Provence you can find the best things to do on your holiday, starting with wine tours.

If you are thinking of travelling to Aix-en-Provence and tasting its wine, I have good news! Not only will you be able to taste this drink, but also to live a different and fun experience. Some of these tours are walking tours through the historic city centre or along the famous Cézanne route. Others even include a private vehicle or motorbike with sidecar.

If you are travelling to Aix-en-Provence and want to have a typical gastronomic experience, I recommend a wine and cheese tasting. You won't regret spending a day exploring and learning at a wine cellar and a goat farm. This tour usually lasts seven hours on average and costs around 150 €.

Before starting a wine tour in Aix-en-Provence like this one, you should meet with your private guide. Depending on the service you hire, you will meet him or her at a point in the city to board the vehicle that will take you to all the stops. Alternatively, he or she may pick you up from your hotel so you don't have to find your own way around.

The first stop is usually the vineyard. When you arrive you can enjoy the fresh air of this beautiful place. There your guide will show you the bottling room and the cellars where the wine is stored. There you will be able to taste the best rosé, aromatic white and red wines. You will also learn when to drink them.

The next stop will be an authentic goat farm. If you like animals, you will love this part of the trip! Your guide will explain how to interact with these animals and even feed them, but only what the farm representatives tell you to feed them. Then it's time to taste the goat cheese and enjoy the scenery. At the end, you will return in the vehicle to the starting point.

Interesting details

• Price: around 150 €.
• Duration: approximately 7 hours.
• Means of transport: private vehicle.
• Advantages of this option: you will be able to taste a variety of wines and cheeses, as well as learn how they are produced and when they are best consumed.
• Disadvantages of this option: if you are lactose intolerant, it would be better to choose another option. Also note that lunch is not included, only cheese and wine samples.

When you are in Aix-en-Provence, I suggest you take the opportunity to do a wine tour from Aix-en-Provence. A good destination if you like wine is the beautiful Luberon countryside. This type of excursion takes about seven hours and has an average cost of 150 €.

To begin this tour you meet your guide at a certain point in the city. From there you will board a private vehicle and drive to the Luberon. There you can visit two family-owned wine cellars. These two sites produce delicious red, white and rosé wines.

Your guide will take you on a tour through the estate to taste the different types of wine. You will also learn all about each of them. While you are in the area, take the opportunity to enjoy the Mediterranean climate. At the end of the tasting, it will be time to visit the village.

There you can have lunch and then visit the Luberon Natural Park. Although the visit will take an hour or less, it will be worthwhile to see this beautiful site so characteristic of the region. Make the most of it and take the best pictures.

Details of interest

• Price: around 150 ¤.
• Duration: approximately 7 hours.
• Means of transport: private vehicle.
• Advantages of this option: you will get to know an area close to Aix-en-Provence, taste different wines and get to know the Luberon Natural Park.
• Disadvantages of this option: this tour is usually long, as the Luberon is about an hour and a half away from Aix-en-Provence.

The old town is definitely one of the must-see places in any city and Aix-en-Provence is no exception. If you love wine and art, then a tour that explores these two important elements of the city is the best thing to do. These tours usually last eight hours and cost €400.

On these tours you will meet your guide in the historic centre. One of the highlights is the statue in honour of the famous painter Paul Cezanne. You will also see the typical local markets and taste chocolate. After a one-hour tour, you'll hop into a vehicle to head to the next stops.

Just 15 minutes from the historic centre is Châteaux Beaupré, a French vineyard and wine cellar that I'm sure you'll love. You will be able to see the beautiful natural scenery that spreads over the 42 hectares of this vineyard. Enjoy the best red, rosé, white, Sauvignon and many other wines this site has to offer.

Next stop will be the Château Bonisson wine estate. Although you can also taste good wine here, the highlight of this visit will be its contemporary art centre. There you can admire different art exhibitions of movements such as expressionism, minimalism, realism and many more. At the end of the tour, your guide will take you back to the starting point in a private vehicle.

Interesting details

• Price: around 400 €.
• Duration: approximately 8 h.
• Means of transport: at the beginning it will be a walking tour and then in a private vehicle.
• Advantages of this option: you will get to know the historic city centre, visit one of the oldest vineyards of Aix-en-Provence and finally the most iconic art centre of the area. It is definitely an experience full of interesting activities.
• Disadvantages of this option: lunch is not included, but in the places you will visit you will find different options for a leisurely lunch with delicious French cuisine.

Have you heard of the famous painter Paul Cezanne? Well, on your visit to Aix-en-Provence you will have the opportunity to take a tour along the Cézanne route. This is a tour through all the landscapes that inspired the work of this artist. The average duration of this tour is six hours and the average cost is €400.

You will be accompanied by your guide, who will take you on a walking tour to the different destinations. He or she will tell you where the Cézanne route begins, but you'll quickly find out if you look for the little plaques with a "C" engraved on them. Along the way you will see more than 100 fountains that have become iconic to the city.

This was the birthplace and inspiration for Cézanne. The beautiful landscapes of the city, and especially the Sainte-Victoire mountain, were a major source of inspiration. You will also see the neighbourhoods and other places where he lived and painted. You will even see his birth house and his last address, located at 23 rue Boulegon.

Halfway through the tour your guide will point you to a restaurant where you can have lunch. For dessert I recommend you to order the sweet calisson, typical in this region. Please note that this meal is at your own expense. Towards the end of the tour it will be time to visit a wine cellar near the mountain, where you can taste a variety of wines. This is the perfect way to round off a day full of art and nostalgia.

Details of interest

• Price: around 400 €.
• Duration: approximately 6 hours.
• Means of transport: walking tour.
• Advantages of this option: you will learn about the life and work of the painter Paul Cezanne while getting to know the city and finally tasting the best wines of the region.
• Disadvantages of this option: if you don't know much about the painter's work, you may not be too interested in the information on the tour. However, it is well worth the trip for the beautiful scenery it includes.

Traveller Tip
For walking tours it is always advisable to bring a bottle of water and ergonomic shoes that allow you to walk for hours without discomfort.

Do you like beer? If so, I recommend a tour where beer and wine are included. If you are looking for an experience that goes beyond a simple beer tasting, then a motorbike sidecar tour is for you. Experience this in Aix-en-Provence for around €250 in approximately four hours.

To do this tour, you must meet your guide and group at a pre-arranged point. As driving and drinking is not recommended, you will travel in the sidecar and the motorbike will be driven by a guide. This allows you to drink in peace at the following stops, but be careful! This doesn't mean you can get drunk, health always comes first.

The first stop will be a brasserie, as this typical French place is known, which is very popular in other cities like Marbella. There you will learn all about the brewing of this drink and you will be able to taste some of the most popular ones. Usually the brewery of choice for this experience is the Brasserie Aix Pression.

The next stop will be a wine estate near the St. Victoire mountain. There you can enjoy the cool mountain climate while tasting and learning all about the best wines of the area. At the end of the tour you will ride the sidecar with the rest of your group back to the starting point.

Interesting details

• Price: around 250 €.
• Duration: approximately 4 h.
• Means of transport: motorbike with sidecar.
• Advantages of this option: travelling in a sidecar will give you the chance to feel the wind in your face and get a closer look at the places you pass by. You will also learn all about the local wines and beers.
• Disadvantages of this option: This type of tour does not usually include lunch, but snacks to accompany your drinks.

Visiting Aix-en-Provence and not taking a wine tour would be an incomplete visit. This place hides the best wine cellars with the most exquisite flavours of France. Not only is it worth a tasting, but it is also worth seeing the beautiful vineyards and learning about a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation.

France is known as a wine mecca and if you know nothing about the industry, a tour here would be a perfect introduction to French wine. In addition, these tours often include interesting activities such as artwork, cheese tasting, motorbike rides and much more.

Although wines, and especially red wine, offer health benefits, if drunk in large quantities they can lead to drunkenness. To avoid this, the guides of this type of tour take care of the quantities of wine and driving so that you don't get drunk and arrive safely at your destination.

In Aix-en-Provence, the city of Cézanne, you can appreciate beautiful scenery from almost any point. Travelling here is an experience that will delight all your senses, especially your taste buds. Wine tours are among the most popular and my suggestion is that before you go, eat well or, in any case, make sure that the tour includes aperitifs.

If you want to prepare yourself better for this type of trip, I suggest you research some tips on wine tasting. This way you will be able to put all this knowledge into practice when you go on your tours.