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Host: Alexandra and Charlotte

Gordes, Provence, France

USD
$160 per person

Provence olive grove tour, olive oil workshop and food pairing

Host offerings
  • Rural farmhouse
  • Professional cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Alexandra and Charlotte

Charlotte is an olive oil expert and sommelier who hosts your Provence olive oil tour and workshop along with Alexandra, the olive grower and passionate oleologist! Alexandra quit her Parisian life and successful PR agency to devote herself entirely to olive growing and production in Provence. Here in Provence, olive oil is taken as seriously as wine! Your private Provence olive oil tour, tasting and workshop takes place at Alexandra's idyllic farm in Gordes - officially named one of the most beautiful villages in France. Learn about why the olive is such an essential part of the Provençale culture and cuisine and how to appreciate its flavors and aromas. Charlotte and Alexandra are excited to teach you all about olive oil production and tasting!

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food tour: (5-30 guests) Your private, two-hour olive oil workshop with an expert includes a visit to a beautiful Provencal olive grove, an olive oil tasting, food and wine pairing, and a French vinaigrette making workshop! Walk through Alexandra's organic orchard (weather permitting) dotted with 250 majestic olive trees (a quintessential part of the Provence landscape). Learn about how they grow olives organically and their health benefits. You will be well-versed with terms such as "extra-virgin", "cold extraction" and "ardence"! Next, join an olive oil tasting workshop! Learn how to taste different varieties of olive oil, identify the aromas associated with each. You will also learn how to make a typical French vinaigrette with Alexandra's Les Callis olive oil and a locally produced vinegar. Drizzle it over a fresh salad that you will enjoy along with a food tasting and wine pairing. Your food and wine pairing includes high-quality, local cheeses and bread, tapenade, olives and charcuterie. Enjoy your food and wine tasting of local products from Provence. Leave with a 200 ml bottle of your own olive oil blend!

Notes: Your host requests a minimum of 5 people for this private experience. Please NOTE that dogs and children are not allowed because of the pool on the property.

Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • French vinaigrette and fresh salad
  • Local cheeses and bread
  • Regional charcuterie board
  • Tapenade and olives
  • Wine tasting
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Alexandra and Charlotte

$160 USD

per person
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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
Food Tour
Not offered Not offered $160
Alcohol
$0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
Food Tour
Not offered Not offered $160
Alcohol
$0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
10:00am-12:00pm 4:00pm-6:00pm

Meet Alexandra and Charlotte

Charlotte is an olive oil expert and sommelier who hosts your Provence olive oil tour and workshop along with Alexandra, the olive grower and passionate oleologist! Alexandra quit her Parisian life and successful PR agency to devote herself entirely to olive growing and production in Provence. Here in Provence, olive oil is taken as seriously as wine! Your private Provence olive oil tour, tasting and workshop takes place at Alexandra's idyllic farm in Gordes - officially named one of the most beautiful villages in France. Learn about why the olive is such an essential part of the Provençale culture and cuisine and how to appreciate its flavors and aromas. Charlotte and Alexandra are excited to teach you all about olive oil production and tasting!

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food tour: (5-30 guests) Your private, two-hour olive oil workshop with an expert includes a visit to a beautiful Provencal olive grove, an olive oil tasting, food and wine pairing, and a French vinaigrette making workshop! Walk through Alexandra's organic orchard (weather permitting) dotted with 250 majestic olive trees (a quintessential part of the Provence landscape). Learn about how they grow olives organically and their health benefits. You will be well-versed with terms such as "extra-virgin", "cold extraction" and "ardence"! Next, join an olive oil tasting workshop! Learn how to taste different varieties of olive oil, identify the aromas associated with each. You will also learn how to make a typical French vinaigrette with Alexandra's Les Callis olive oil and a locally produced vinegar. Drizzle it over a fresh salad that you will enjoy along with a food tasting and wine pairing. Your food and wine pairing includes high-quality, local cheeses and bread, tapenade, olives and charcuterie. Enjoy your food and wine tasting of local products from Provence. Leave with a 200 ml bottle of your own olive oil blend!

Notes: Your host requests a minimum of 5 people for this private experience. Please NOTE that dogs and children are not allowed because of the pool on the property.

Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • French vinaigrette and fresh salad
  • Local cheeses and bread
  • Regional charcuterie board
  • Tapenade and olives
  • Wine tasting
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
Food Tour
Not offered Not offered $160
Alcohol
$0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
Food Tour
Not offered Not offered $160
Alcohol
$0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
10:00am-12:00pm 4:00pm-6:00pm
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