With its geographical and cultural diversity, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region has a wide variety of lands that have influenced its culinary heritage, rich in colors, smells and flavors, deeply rooted in tradition yet resolutely forward-looking.
What a pleasure to sip a pastis, nibble on olives, taste some tapenade on lightly toasted bread, be tempted by a bouillabaisse, succumb to some nougats, calissons and fruit jellies!
But what an unforgettable experience is to learn the secret of making these sweets, to be introduced to the world of Provencal aperitifs, to visit French vineyards in region SUD, to learn the history of an old olive oil mill or to take a Mediterranean style cooking class!
With its geographical and cultural diversity, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region has a wide variety of lands that have influenced its culinary heritage, rich in colors, smells and flavors, deeply rooted in tradition yet resolutely forward-looking.
What a pleasure to sip a pastis, nibble on olives, taste some tapenade on lightly toasted bread, be tempted by a bouillabaisse, succumb to some nougats, calissons and fruit jellies!
But what an unforgettable experience is to learn the secret of making these sweets, to be introduced to the world of Provencal aperitifs, to visit French vineyards in region SUD, to learn the history of an old olive oil mill or to take a Mediterranean style cooking class!
Food pairing in the Comtat Venaissin
This introduction to the art of successful food pairing combines wines, chocolates and truffles between the Dentelles de Montmirail and Mont Ventoux.
1 day
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When is the best time to enjoy this food pairing tour?
The truffle season hits its peak from mid-January.
We recommend visiting from November to March or from mid-May to mid-August to enjoy the summer truffle and its hazelnut perfume.
1 – Beaumes-de-Venise
BEAUMES-DE-VENISE WINE CELLAR / RHONÉA
The day starts with a tour of the Beaumes-de-Venise cellar and wine tasting session at Rhonéa. The guide shows you around the production area and explains the secrets behind wine making and ageing before a commented tasting session with the sommelier including local products paired with four mythical Rhône valley vintages: Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Beaumes-de-Venise and the Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise.
Beaumes-de-Venise > Châteauneuf-du-Pape : 23 km
2 – Châteauneuf-du-Pape
CHOCOLATERIE CASTELAIN
The Palet des Papes was the first chocolate created by Bernard Castelain who opened his Chocolaterie in 1994, in the heart of the famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyard. It was a question of finding the perfect balance between dark chocolate and Marc de Châteauneuf-du-Pape, to bring delicious chocolate and fine wine together. Try it out for yourself, with an introductory workshop on wine and chocolate pairings at the Chocolaterie Castelain. Experience an exhilarating journey of discovery with five chocolates and three wines at the tasting session.
Suggestion for lunch: Verger des Papes in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, famous for its food but also for its wine cellar, architecture and shaded terrace overlooking the village, the vineyard and the Rhône valley.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape > Monteux : 17 km
3 – Monteux
TRUFFES DU VENTOUX
In the afternoon, enjoy a visit to La Truffe du Ventoux (truffle growers) in Monteux. At the foot of Mont Ventoux, accompanied by truffle dogs, this is a real introduction to the mysteries of truffle growing and “cavage” (truffle hunting). The tasting focuses on choice recipes and pairings. Truffles go well with neutral dishes (potato, fresh pasta, eggs, etc.) and truffles with olive oil is always a match made in heaven.
Food pairing in the Comtat Venaissin
This introduction to the art of successful food pairing combines wines, chocolates and truffles between the Dentelles de Montmirail and Mont Ventoux.
1 day
—
When is the best time to enjoy this food pairing tour?
The truffle season hits its peak from mid-January.
We recommend visiting from November to March or from mid-May to mid-August to enjoy the summer truffle and its hazelnut perfume.
1 – Beaumes-de-Venise
BEAUMES-DE-VENISE WINE CELLAR / RHONÉA
The day starts with a tour of the Beaumes-de-Venise cellar and wine tasting session at Rhonéa. The guide shows you around the production area and explains the secrets behind wine making and ageing before a commented tasting session with the sommelier including local products paired with four mythical Rhône valley vintages: Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Beaumes-de-Venise and the Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise.
Beaumes-de-Venise > Châteauneuf-du-Pape : 23 km
2 – Châteauneuf-du-Pape
CHOCOLATERIE CASTELAIN
The Palet des Papes was the first chocolate created by Bernard Castelain who opened his Chocolaterie in 1994, in the heart of the famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyard. It was a question of finding the perfect balance between dark chocolate and Marc de Châteauneuf-du-Pape, to bring delicious chocolate and fine wine together. Try it out for yourself, with an introductory workshop on wine and chocolate pairings at the Chocolaterie Castelain. Experience an exhilarating journey of discovery with five chocolates and three wines at the tasting session.
Suggestion for lunch: Verger des Papes in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, famous for its food but also for its wine cellar, architecture and shaded terrace overlooking the village, the vineyard and the Rhône valley.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape > Monteux : 17 km
3 – Monteux
TRUFFES DU VENTOUX
In the afternoon, enjoy a visit to La Truffe du Ventoux (truffle growers) in Monteux. At the foot of Mont Ventoux, accompanied by truffle dogs, this is a real introduction to the mysteries of truffle growing and “cavage” (truffle hunting). The tasting focuses on choice recipes and pairings. Truffles go well with neutral dishes (potato, fresh pasta, eggs, etc.) and truffles with olive oil is always a match made in heaven.
