Local Connections: Olive Growing Farm & Tasting with Owner Mill St. Jean

7.5 hours | Marseille (Provence) | M R S - 1 5 5
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$ 189.95
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Points of Interest

  • Les Baux de Provence
Shopping Opportunities, Includes meal, Moderate activity

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

A delectable French Provencal experience awaits on this full-day Discovery Exclusive tour that introduces you to the charms and gastronomic heritage of the region. Begin with a 90-minute motorcoach ride to the village of Fontvieille, nestled in the heart of Alpilles. Meet your hosts and learn about the thousands of olive trees grown at this farm, producing some of the world's finest olive oil. Stroll the grounds, visit the mill adjacent to an 11th century chapel and join your host for a tasting of some fine delicacies. You'll drive to the village of Fontvieille for a typical Provençal lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to the medieval village of Les Baux de Provence for a guided pedestrian tour of its cobblestone lanes, the ruins of an ancient castle and charming Saint Vincent church. Enjoy free time to explore on your own, then return to port.

Special Notes:

Comfortable shoes are highly recommended. Shopping is limited in villages outside of the main touristic season.

Medical Restriction:

Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Drive to Fontvieille

  • Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
  • Transport Capacity: 49
  • Travel time: 01:45
  • Air conditioned: Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Restroom available: No
  • Shopping available: No

Visit the mill, the olive groves and olive oil tasting

  • Time at site: 01:10
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Drive to the restaurant in Fontvieille

  • Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
  • Travel time: 00:15
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Lunch at a local restaurant

  • Time at site: 01:15
  • Air conditioned: Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Restroom available: Yes
  • Shopping available: No

Drive to Les Baux de Provence

  • Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
  • Travel time: 00:20
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Visit of the village and free time

  • Time at site: 01:15
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Restroom available: Yes
  • Shopping available: Yes
  • Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Drive back to the Ship

  • Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
  • Transport Capacity: 49
  • Travel time: 01:30
  • Air conditioned: Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Shopping available: No