Unique things to do in Aix-en-Provence

We will do a tour of the marché Richelme and the marché des Prêcheurs. These farmers marchés (market) are the best ones in Aix en Provence. Here's the list of some of what's sold at the maket: produce (fruits &vegetables) (marché Richelme & Prêcheurs) special meats (Corsican) (marché Prêcheurs) lavender (marché Richelme & Prêcheurs) spices (marché Prêcheurs) clothes (marché Prêcheurs) Great prepared lunch food at marché des Prêcheurs. Come and experience a true french & provençal experience of a marché!

I suggest you discover, by sea kayaking, the creeks of the Côte Bleue from Estaque in Marseille, heading in the direction of Carry-le-Rouet. On the program, full of anecdotes and good humor. For a half-day excursion allow 3 hours of total time. It is an experience for all. Provide a swimsuit for a swim in the crystal clear waters of the cove where we stop for the break. Course of your day: - Reception in the premises of Thalassanté in l'Estaque. - Formalities & Briefing (explanations of safety rules, presentation of the navigation area and the route, weather forecast) - Distribution of personal equipment (kayak, life jacket, paddle, waterproof bag) - Launch, let the adventure begin! All our boats are equipped with a jute bag if you want to collect floating waste. All our equipment is new (2021). In case of unfavorable weather, for you safety, tour will be canceled. In the world of marine leisure there is a saying: "the sea cannot be bought". We have to adapt to it. Let's share nature, create our memories.

We will do a complete tour of a typical French wine shop: how it's organized with the different kinds of wine and alcohol. Then we will dicuss the many different types of wine. The goal being that after this experience you'll be able to navigate through a French wine shop with ease. We will have a wine tasting of three different kinds of wine at the wine shop. Then, we will go to a nearby winebar for a glass of wine.

Les visiteurs sont accueillis à l'Epicerie aux Huiles, située au coeur du centre ville d'Aix-en-Provence, pour y déguster des huiles d'olive de qualité supérieure (AOP) sélectionnées dans la région Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur. Notre sélection d'huiles d'olive aux arômes, fruités et intensités très différents permet aux visiteurs de déguster toutes ces huiles en un même lieu. Un échange entre les pratiques culinaires est alors ouvert.

Meeting in front of the Portal of the Cathédrale Saint Sauveur, rue Gaston de Saporta. We will then have a 3 hours walk in the Historical Center, a unique opportunity to capture the Soul of this town and the specificity of Aix's way of life . Through the Present, we will explore the Past: the numerous buildings of the 17th and 18th centuries, but we will also enjoy the multiple treasures unknown to the rushing travelers . We will end with the Producers Market where I will recommend you the representative places for Local Provençal delights, and the best addresses in Aix. You will continually be surprised by the artistic and creative wealth of the City, and we will walk your own pace, in order to have the most unique and pleasant visit. Other things to note If you have any question, please don't hesitate to ask.

Interested in food and want to learn more about all the delicacies Aix has to offer? If so, let me be your guide on a tour of some of the best food spots in Aix. You will get the best of what Aix has to offer accompanied by a bilingual guide who knows Aix like the back of his hand. Once you book the tour, I will get in touch with you shortly there afterwards to see if you or anyone in your party has allergies or food preferences. Example of a possible tour: Puyricard Chocolaterie (amazing, locally-made French chocolate) Posi Cosi (exquisite Sicilian pastries and gelato) L'Épicerie aux Huiles (sample local olive oils) Léonard Parli (calissons - an Aix specialty) La Méduse (finish off the tour with a glass of wine and some nibbles) Santé

Aix es el corazón del estilo de vida provenzal, descubre su maravillosa arquitectura y sus tesoros gastronómicos. Aacompáñenme a un mercado provenzal típico, disfruten de sus colores y aromas a lavanda, hierbas en un ambiente alegre. Pruebe los productos locales como tapenade, nougat, anchoïade, calissons y brindemos con una copa de vino rosado de Provence. Les contare la Historia y anécdotas de la ciudad que vio nacer a Paul Cézanne y crecer a Emile Zola. Venga a pasear por las calles del centro histórico a conocer sus románticas fuentes, sus plazas secretas y tomar hermosas fotos. Visite la capital provenzal del siglo XV con un habitante local! Venga a descubrir, la historia, la gastronomía y vivir una experiencia inolvidable. No pierdas tu tiempo buscando en mapas, dame la oportunidad de hacerle vivir y disfrutar a Aix, aprende y disfruta su estancia en Provence! Other things to note Grupo de 2 a 8 Ninos bienvenidos

Take a tour of a Provençal truffle plantation, learn how truffles are cultivated and truffle dogs are trained, and go on a hunt for France's elusive "black gold" with professional hunters who know all the tricks of the trade.  Tours are followed up with fresh truffle hors d'oeuvres, Champagne and a tasting of our organic olive and truffle oil, truffle salt, truffle honey with truffle ice cream. Other things to note Our clients either bring their own car, rent a car or hire a chauffeur/driver to come to our property. We don't have public transportation to our place. Uber & taxi are not available to drive you back.

Discover the city of Aix through the eyes of an artist, join Madeleine, a professional artist and art historian on this unique exploration of Aix! Follow in the footsteps of Cezanne, known as ‘The Father of Modern Painting’ and uncover the secret of the light of Provence that has inspired artists for centuries. Dive into a full sensory experience of Aix as we discover the sights and sounds through our own colorful compostions. There will be three main sites where we stop to capture the beauty of the city. Step by step guided painting and drawing advice will be given. Walk away with your very own impressions of Aix and create a beautiful memory to look back on. No prior sketching or painting experience needed! This tour is suitable for complete beginners, those with years of painting experience and for anyone wanting to try something completely different. Themes include history, art history, architecture and painting and drawing guidance. A general historical overview of the city will be given as we go, as well as local tips on where to eat and what to see and do around town! 

Drawing and painting materials can be provided with the option to bring your own sketch book and choice of materials. Feel free to reach out to me with requests for dates and tours other than the ones already listed!

Discover the city through a treasure hunt in Aix en Provence. You will learn about Aix en Provence by following clues that lead you to the treasure. You will see: - Historic monuments - Paul Cézanne & Emile Zola sites - Fountains - French garden - Medieval churches - Medieval vestiges You will receive clues and be accompanied along the route. At the end you will receive a Provencal treasure, like calissons for example.

Discover the amazing scenery and mountain trails of Sainte Victoire Mountain with an electric mountain bike. The 3 hour tour will take you to unexpected trails up and down the mountain. The electric mountain bike makes it easy to ride up steep hills and explore the mountain. The 3 hours morning or afternoon tours start in Aix-en-Provence. I will meet you and set you up with an electric mountain bike. The first few kilometres are on the road to the mountain so that you can get accustomed to the electric bike before you start the climb up the hill. We will stop at various points to appreciate the magnificence of the mountain and to take videos, photos and have a snack. We go to various viewpoints such Zola Dam, Bimont Dam and others. An E-Bike is a great way to explore the trail for people of all ages and riding capabilities and enables you to ride to areas you never thought possible. There are different trails to ride depending on the skill level of the group. We return and finish at the starting point in Aix. Other things to note Must be able to ride a bicycle on your own Tour covers a distance of approximately 25 km, including steep uphills and downhills Tour may be cancelled due to bad weather such as heavy rain and if access to the mountain is closed due to risk of forest fires

We will meet in the center of Aix-en-Provence and have a walk around the beautiful places and picturesque streets. It will be an unhurried walk, during which I will take lots of interesting photos for you. Also, I'll show you how to pose properly, so that the photos are alive, emotional and stylish. Other things to note I will teach my guests how to pose beautifully for the camera. I will send you minimum 30 edited digital photos within 10 working days after our photo-walking. I can speak english, french and russian.

Walking tour in the country of Aix. From the Tholonet village, you will know everything about the cultural and natural heritage of the Pays d 'Aix. Follow the trails of the Parc départemental de Roques Hautes to the Bibémus plateau: breathtaking contrasts: ochre-red land, green pine forest and azure sky. Way back along the natural cliffs with panoramic views of the Sainte-Victoire Mount and Bimont Dam. In this palette, time has shaped the relief from a master's hand. Tasting included. ⚠️ HIKE launched from 3 participants.. PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE BOOKING

Looking for an unique and high-quality souvenir? We will customize a pair of Espigas - the espadrilles made in Marseille - into your style! You will be welcomed at the Espigas boutique, a made in Marseille espadrilles store, in a relaxed, trendy and family-friendly atmosphere. (Covid-19 responsability requires, we will have hydroalcoholic gel available and all the equipment will have been cleaned before your arrival. Airbnb invites us all to wear a mask during our artistic experience. In complete safety, we will have a good time together!) You will be invited to choose the pair of espadrilles you will paint on and once the shoe has been chosen, it's time to get our brushes dirty! If you have a drawing idea in mind, it's great, we'll try to make it happen. If you are looking for designs, I have a small catalog of drawings for suggestion, or we can discuss themes based on your hobbies and taste - and level of painting. No previous experience is necessary but it will be up to you to fulfill your art project! I'll be there all along for lots of technical and artistic advice ... and a little brushstroke if needed! The goal of our workshop is that you leave Espigas happy with the time spent with us and proud of the work accomplished. You will leave with a high quality product that is truly unique in the world! Other things to note You'll be choosing your espadrilles directly where the atelier will take place. The choice of shoes will be limited to 1 of 2 specific models, the espadrilles and one with laces. As they are a local brand production is not huge, they might not have a specific color to a specific model and size.

ALL FOOD IS INCLUDED! At least 4 food stops (food choice depending on season and availability): - The best Food in Aix en Provence - Olive oil tasting - Charcuterie and wine from the region - Croq' à la truffe - Traditional French sweets - the legend of a jewel of Aix: the calisson! - One glass of wine and water What this tour IS about: - Great Food - Great company with a local expert - Curiosities and anecdotes - Nice walk in the Old Aix en Provence area - Fun and smiles - New friends from all around the world What this tour is NOT about: - An historical tour - Boring long speeches PLEASE NOTICE THAT THE TOUR WILL BE HELD IN FRENCH/ENGLISH. CONTACT US FOR OTHER LANGUAGES CONTACT US FOR PRIVATE EXPERIENCE Typical dishes, served in different restaurants, will present you the local food culture! You will have the opportunity to taste some food delights from our beautiful citiy, finding out secret places that tour guides don’t even mention. They will give you an outstanding and unique culinary experience!