Join Jim Duane from Inside Winemaking for a winemaker's tour through the wineries of Provence and the southern rhone in June 2027

Wine

We'll begin our journey with a welcome dinner where our small group gathers to toast the week ahead. In France we will spend our time between two historic bases, Aix-en-Provence and Avignon, exploring the vineyards of Provence and the Southern Rhône. Over five days of winery visits, we'll learn the terroir, grape varieties, and winemaking styles of the region, from the elegant rosés of Provence to the powerful Grenache-based reds of Chateauneuf du Pape, often meeting the owners and winemakers themselves.

June 16 to 23, 2027 Itinerary

Details will be updated as they come together

June 16th Arrive in Aix-en-Provence and check in to our hotel. We will meet for a welcome dinner that night
June 17th Visits to Provence wineries and lunch. Hotel in Aix
June 18th Visits to Provence wineries and lunch. Hotel in Aix
June 19th Visits to Provence wineries, lunch, and cooking class. Hotel in Aix
June 20th Private transfer to Avignon followed by a Free Day. Hotel in Avignon
June 21st Visits to Gigondas wineries and lunch. Hotel in Avignon
June 22nd Visits to Southern Rhône wineries and lunch. Hotel in Avignon

June 23rd Depart from Avignon. End of Trip

Cuisine

Each day will be punctuated by long countryside lunches, prepared with Provençal specialties and paired perfectly with regional wines. Sun-drenched markets, local olive oils, and the classic flavors of southern French cooking will round out each day of exploration. We'll also roll up our sleeves for a hands-on cooking class with a local chef, learning to prepare the classic dishes of Provence.

What's Included

Welcome dinner on June 16th
7 nights' accommodation in Aix-en-Provence and Avignon
Breakfast and a long countryside lunch each tour day
Winery and vineyard visits with tastings in Provence and the Southern Rhône, including Gigondas
A hands-on Provençal cooking class with a local chef
Private transfer from Aix-en-Provence to Avignon
Local travel with an English-speaking guide in a private, air-conditioned vehicle

Culture & Evenings

Between winery visits, we'll soak in the lavender-scented landscapes, hilltop villages, and Roman and medieval history that make this region unforgettable. Evenings are yours to enjoy in Aix-en-Provence and Avignon, two of France's most charming towns, along with a free Sunday to wander the markets and squares. With hotels, transportation, winery visits, tastings, and lunches all taken care of, all you need to do is relax and enjoy the south of France.

What's not included

Airfare and transportation to our meeting point in Aix-en-Provence
Transportation from Avignon after the tour concludes on June 23rd
Personal Wine Purchases and shipping
Evening dinners and drinks after the welcome dinner (we'll do big, leisurely lunches each day)
Lunch and activities on the June 20th free day
Travel Insurance
Gratuities
Personal expenses and anything not mentioned

France 2027 Double Occupancy cost is $5,000 per person

Valle de Guadalupe 2027 Single Occupancy cost is $6,000 per person

Payment of the $1,000 deposit will hold an individual spot until February 15, 2027 at which time the balance of payment is due in full.

A participant’s spot on this trip is complete when the balance payment has been completed and the Booking form Agreement is submitted to Inside Winemaking

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