Top Provence Classes & Workshops

Treat yourself to a unique French cooking class set inside the famous Les Halles Market of Avignon. Under the guidance of a master chef, you’ll create a menu using ingredients from the market itself, and then cook them to eat for lunch. If eating (not cooking) is more your thing, you can select a tasting-only option that includes a market visit, samples, and a cooking demonstration by the chef.

Our pétanque lessons are available every day, all year long. The tour last at least 2 hours. First we'll teach you, only in English, the rules of the game along with a brief history of the sport. Then you'll learn how to handle the boule, throw, shoot, score, and master the fine art of disputing a point. You'll play competitive games of pétanque (with a glass of rosé in your hand, of course!). Your hosts will also have some homemade Pastis for sampling. We'll present the winning team with a commemorative trophy during an apero with Pastis, rosé, red wine and traditional homemade Provencal snacks (pâtés, tapenade, mushrooms and goat cheese) while overlooking one of Provence's most magnificent landscapes.

Wouldn't it be fantastic to do an art workshop whilst visiting Provence? We offer a relaxing experience in an authentic and beautiful village, with a qualified teacher who is also a practicing artist. Jean-Louis has degrees in both fine art (BA Fine Art) and teaching (Dip Ed, Art) and 30 years of experience teaching art to all ages - so you can be confident that you'll receive expert tuition. We never need to go very far and most sessions are on plein-air, reached by foot, in or around the village. Being an historical and beautiful village Jouques offers many aspects that are inspirational for any artist. We offer a choice of two workshops at ARTELIER PROVENCE, 'A slice of Jouques' or 'Ochres of Provence'. Our workshops can be customised to individual and small group requirements. We also offer 4 day art retreats with accommodation, 'Art in Provence' or 'Encaustic comes alive', look for us online. Jouques is an easy 45 minute bus ride from Aix-en-Provence, or 30 minutes by car.

Discover the mountain in a relaxed and different way, accompanied by seasoned professionals who are passionate about what they do. We offer you the most fun ski lessons with total transparency and personalised progress monitoring. Thanks to our application, discover the profile of your instructor before your lesson, consult the knowledge sheets to learn more about the resort and the mountain, and find all your photos and video memories at the end of the experience.

Pètanque is a quintessentially French ball game, especially popular in Provence where it was invented. It is loads of fun and a great experience to be able to play it in the beautiful location near the river in Jouques, with the village as a backdrop. The clock tower sounds the hour and the half hour and the Plane trees shade the area until dusk. Your guide Jean-Louis has been playing pètanque since childhood and gives clear, easy to follow instructions. He is assisted by Fiona who has also played the game for over thirty years. All tuition is in English (French is also possible).

Take off from Aix-en-Provence to visit Moustiers Ste-Marie and Manosque on this 9-hour tour. Along the way, visit remarkable sights, such as Verdon Gorge (Gorges du Verdon), Lake of Ste-Croix, and Notre Dame de Lorette. Plus make a stop at a local producer in Valensole.

Saturate yourself in the aromatic fields of lavender in Provence on this guided tour from Aix-en-Provence. Choose between a morning, afternoon or full-day tour and then set out with your guide to wander around the violet-colored fields. Learn about the history of lavender production in the area, wander around a lavender farm and take some time to pose for pics in the middle of a lavender field.

See the best of beautiful, medieval Avignon on this 3-hour walking tour with skip-the-line access to Popes’ Palace. Learn the history of this exquisite UNESCO-listed city with ancient Roman roots and celebrity as the 14th-century seat of the Papacy. Admire hilltop views of the Rhône River, breeze into Popes’ Palace to tour the ornate chambers and chapels, and enjoy a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine near the Place de l’Horloge.

Beaumes de Venise, wine tasting Vacqueyras, wine tasting Châteauneuf du Pape, wine tasting, point of view and visit of the village

Be inspired by Van Gogh’s Provence on this 5-hour small-group tour from Avignon and learn how the region’s extraordinary light affected his work. See the real-life locations depicted in Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night Over the Rhone’ and ‘Café Terrace’ as you explore historic Arles, then visit Saint Rémy de Provence where the troubled artist was hospitalized for over a year. Finally, see works by Van Gogh and other iconic artists at the unique Carrières de Lumières, a multimedia art installation housed in an old quarry.

Discover the highlights of Avignon’s UNESCO-listed Old Town in just half a day: this private tour offers the perfect introduction to the city. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times, and set off on foot. You’ll discover the Palais des Papes (a centuries-old, fortified papal palace), the Pont d’Avignon (the city’s iconic bridge), Les Halles (its bustling, historical marketplace), and more. As you go, learn the secrets behind the sights from your guide.

This motorcycle activity is very quiet for the neighborhood, the electric motor does not release any exhaust gas, you will feel nature: lavender, thyme, rosemary while driving a silent motorcycle, we will discuss on the course while driving, Jerome delair patented motorcycle you will animate the activity while respecting the safety rules. a beautiful change of scenery awaits you, cliffs, canyons, circuits, single, rocks ... Just madness

Marseille: a very complex identity and a great diversity. It's a perfect subject for photography ... Whether you like landscapes, architecture, street photography, portraits or art, your eye will find its interest. I will assist you in the use of your device, its understanding, the composition of your photographs and other technical points. We will be able to choose our itinerary and our objects of attention in adaptation to your needs and the circumstances of the moment. I suggest you start from the camera and what makes you want to go to the future use of the cliché. There is nothing obligatory, few forbidden and a creation of the moment.

We motivate our customers to grow and have fun together by cooking their own foods in the comfort of their own homes. In our 2-hour interactive workshop, you'll connect to the internet and cook on your own, while following the chef's instructions in real time. Workshop type: live, using the ZOOM application Interactive workshop: the participants, by connecting from the ZOOM application, cooked their own menu (or dessert) following the chef's instructions. List of materials and ingredients to be provided: These will be available online, so that participants can purchase them in advance.

You will take a tour of the field, then you will choose to take either a picnic or a tasting banquet. Finally, we suggest that you learn a little more about lavender. In each workshop, you will: • Parfumerie is managed by a perfumer who will share her knowledge and offer to create her own perfume in a 50 ml bottle. • Creation of cocktails hosted by a private bartender who will share his knowledge and offer to create a cocktail.

We propose you to live with us a real local activity: petanque! This ancestral game has become a real local sport. A "game of balls" is always followed by an aperitif: we will take it together in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you know how to play or not, the main thing is to spend a friendly moment around an ancient game! We will start the activity with a visit of the house of the ball, in the heart of the Basket, to get in the mood. After an explanation on the origin of the game and the place visited, we will launch hostilities a stone's throw away. It is on the Esplanade de la Major that together we will try the art of petanque. After an hour of intense play, it will be time for a well deserved local aperitif! Good humor and convivilaité will be the key words.

Author photographer and filmmaker, I have been practicing professional photography for 25 years. I worked as a photographer-reporter for French media and as a cultural photographer for major museums and archaeological sites. My personal approach in street photography is the result of my experience mixed with the technique of reporter and filmmaker, which allows me to single out each photo by animating the unique moment while crystallizing it.

Production of a handmade notebook of Japanese technique in A5 format. DIY experience with carefully selected materials. You would be welcomed in a craftsman's workshop located at the Old Port where you could walk around at the end of the workshop.

Wine guide for 20 years and passionate about wine. I lived and worked in Châteauneuf du Pape as well as other southern Rhône like Vacqueyras. I am looking forward to sharing with you the charm and specificity of the Southern Rhône Valley wine and scenery. In depth presentation of the Rhône Valley, its appellations: Crus, Côtes du Rhône Village, Côtes du Rhone. The Terroir, viticulture, winemaking and history

"Our body is the boat that carries the soul in the ocean of the world. Take care of it. " Swami Vivekananda / Raja-Yoga. Experience a inner journey deep inside, set in an pristine natural setting. Ideal for letting go and for a total renewal. Available in different languages: English, French, German, Spanish. Time to warm up your joints and the rest of your body. Work on your concentration skills and live in the moment. Breathing is central to the yoga teaching. A shared joy and well-being moment in a peaceful and inspiring place: the well known Calanques of Marseille, breathtaking landscapes of water inlets, and pine trees bushes, along the mediterraean sea. Tour suitable for beginners to expert hikers.

Discover, during a workshop, the art and secrets of blending the different emblematic grape varieties of the southern Rhône valley. You will make your own wine from the samples provided to you. Immerse yourself in our oenologist's workshop during this workshop, discover the purpose of a blend and make your own personalized cuvée.

15 years ago Jamie Ivey was working as a lawyer in London when he came up with the idea for an extra-ordinary book – Extremely Pale Rosé, The Hunt for the Palest Rosé in France. A wine loving literary agent thought the idea had longer legs than a vintage burgundy. Jamie and his wife quit their jobs and headed into the unknown. The subsequent book went on to win the Gourmand Award Book of the Year on French wine and to be published worldwide including, American, Australian, Chinese, Polish, and Dutch editions. Peter Mayle, the Author of a Year in Provence kindly commented “At last a man who takes his rosé seriously enough to write a delightful book about it.” After Extremely Pale Rosé Jamie went on to write two more books on pink wine, one on truffles and a Guide Book on Provence. If you love rosé and you love Provence then a wine tasting with Jamie, is an unforgettable experience.

Explanation for the use of saffron in cooking. Cooking recipes provided with the purchase of saffron.

Treat yourself to a mixology workshop led by a seasoned barman, it is the guarantee to please all palates and to discover new talents. It's also an effective way to break the ice ... and mix up temperaments. A fun, interactive cocktail bar, also culinary if you wish, tailored for your team building events, for your stag / hen parties, for your private parties. You will love learning how to prepare delicious cocktails, while having a good time with your team, friends or family.