Small-Group Provence Culinary Tour

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Duration: 4h 30m
Location: Opio, Opio, France | Opio, France


Category: Day Trips & Excursions

Highlights:
Culinary highlights & olive oil production in Provence
Breathtaking panorama from the fortress at Mont Alban
Taste socca, pissaladière & rosé wine at Chez Pipo
Friendly, personalized atmosphere of a small group tour
Local guide shares the region's history & traditions

Inclusions:
Guided culinary tour of Provence
Food tastings and 1 glass of wine
Roundtrip transportation

Description:

Indulge your eyes and your palate with delicious flavors and splendid panoramas during this gourmet tour in Provence. Learn about olive oil production and savor tapenade in Opio, take in scenic views from the fortress of Mont Alban, and feast on local specialties at the famous restaurant Chez Pipo.

Your gastronomic adventure begins in the charming Provencal countryside, in the charming village of Opio. A tiny, hilltop cluster of houses around a church, Opio offers marvelous views over hills blanketed in olive and pine trees. Widely known for its 15th-century olive oil mill, Opio is the perfect place to get a close-up look at the methods and history of olive oil production and—of course—stop for a tasting. Learn the different techniques for making olive oil, and taste a large range of oils in flavors that include truffle, garlic, and rosemary.

Continue on to the fortress of Mont Alban, a military outpost built during the 16th century. Marvel at the Mediterranean landscapes as you look to Nice in one direction and over the Bay of Villefranche in the other.

Arrive at Chez Pipo, a traditional, Provencal restaurant renowned for its socca, a thin, unleavened pancake that's a specialty in Nice. Soak up the authentic atmosphere of this historic spot, which opened its doors almost a century ago. Enjoy another Nice specialty, the pizza-like pissaladière, and sip a glass of the region's crisp rosé to round out the perfect local dinner.