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Discover Provence on an amazing Cote d’Azur cooking vacation with The International Kitchen! Savor delectable Provencal cuisine including bouillabaisse made from fish just brought to the market that morning. Visit a family goat farm to try their freshly made goat cheese, or an olive mill to taste just pressed oil. Enjoy our unique, hands-on French Riviera culinary tours and practice using local herbs — such as the famous Provencal lavender, rosemary, and thyme — and vegetables picked from the garden by your own hands. Sip fine Provencal wines while lounging in the southern sun on a terrace overlooking the very vineyards that produced them on our Cote d’Azur wine tours.
French Riviera is the perfect destination for a food and wine tour of France. There is plenty to see in this famed region, including: Avignon with its famous bridge and the Popes’ Palace; Orange and its ancient Roman amphitheater; Arles with its Roman sites and the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh and Cezanne; Aix, with its vibrant boulevards and fountains; Marseille, one of France’s most lively cities; Nice and Cannes on the French Riviera, to name but a few. Couple these with the smaller villages like Cassis, Les Beaux-de-Provence, Gordes, Roussillon, Uzès, St. Remy, and Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, and you will discover the charms of Provencal life on our Cote d’Azur food and wine tours.
From Markets to Seaside on our Cote d’Azur Food and Wine Tours
Provence is known for its sunshine, coastline, and produce, all of which you will take advantage of on your French Riviera cooking vacation. Visit the local markets for fresh Mediterranean vegetables and herbs, head to the shores to buy the fresh catch from returning fishermen, taste freshly made cheese at the local producer. Your hands-on cooking classes featuring Provencal cuisine on our Cote d’Azur food and wine tours might teach you such dishes as tapenade (the famed olive and caper-based spread), ratatouille, soupe au pistou, salad Niçoise, and bouillabaisse. Whether you stay along the coast or in the rugged and stunning interior, local food products will make every meal of your French Riviera food and wine tour absolutely unforgettable.
FAQ about Cooking Holidays in Provence/Cote d'Azur
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What is the most famous food in Provence?
Provence is known for many iconic dishes, but perhaps the most famous is bouillabaisse, a rich and flavorful fish stew. This traditional dish originated in Marseille and typically includes a variety of fresh Mediterranean fish and seafood, such as red mullet, sea bass, and lobster, simmered in a saffron-infused broth with vegetables and herbs. Served with a spicy rouille sauce and crusty bread, bouillabaisse is a true celebration of Provence’s coastal bounty and culinary heritage.
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What cheese is Provence known for?
Provence is renowned for its delicious goat cheeses, known as “chèvre.” These tangy, creamy cheeses are typically made from the milk of local goats that graze on the region’s wild herbs and grasses, giving the cheese a distinct and delightful flavor. One of the most famous Provencal goat cheeses is Banon, a soft, wrinkly cheese wrapped in chestnut or grape leaves and tied with raffia. Other notable Provencal cheeses include Brousse du Rove, a fresh, creamy cheese, and Picodon, a small, pungent cheese that pairs perfectly with a glass of local wine.
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Which wine is Provence most famous for?
Provence is most famous for its crisp, refreshing rosé wines. Made from a blend of local grape varieties such as Grenache, Cinsault, and Syrah, these pale pink wines are the perfect accompaniment to the region’s Mediterranean cuisine. Provencal rosés are known for their delicate aromas of strawberry, peach, and citrus, as well as their bright acidity and minerality. Some of the most renowned appellations for Provencal rosé include Côtes de Provence, Bandol, and Cassis. In addition to rosé, Provence also produces excellent red and white wines, showcasing the region’s diverse terroir and winemaking traditions.
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