We had a lovely afternoon tour with Sarah and her friend Jackie (who is in training to lead tours)…read morein May. The drive to Cassis was made extra enjoyable because of the conversations we four shared about life in France and all kinds of other topics. The experience itself in Cassis was perfect - the weather cooperated, we saw beautiful sights and thoroughly enjoyed the boat trip. Sarah patiently took the photos of us that we wanted so that we have beautiful memories of the afternoon. I heard about Sarah in Rick Steve's book on Provence, and I am so grateful for the recommendation, as taking the tour took away our concerns about driving and enabled us to have a relaxing and fun afternoon. Thank you Sarah and Jackie!

We booked this tour as a cruise excursion and we didn't realize we were arriving at Toulon and not…read moreMarseille until that morning. But lucky moment #1, Laurent was flexible and accommodating and came to pick us up at the other port in an hour. He informed us it was a holiday in France and most places were closed. He would try his best to get us into a winery that was open until noon, but it was going to take a little luck to get us there in time. Lucky moment #2: they were open when we arrived. We tasted two old vine Rhône blends and a 92-point rose. All delicious. The kind owner stayed open an extra 25 minutes for us, lucky moment #3. Then because we wouldn't be able to make it to any other wineries, we had to pivot. We bought 3 bottles of wine and a salami that the owner sliced for us and put into a paper bag. Next stop, the bakery was open! Lucky #4! We purchased two baguettes. Then off to the charming town of Le Castellet, with its narrow cobblestone streets and centuries old buildings. Lucky moment #5: we got a great parking spot and set off to explore. What to do on a national holiday when shops and restaurants are closed? Head to the National Park and have a picnic! But not just anywhere, Laurent's secret spot at the top of the mountain. I can't say where it is because we were sworn to secrecy. Just as we arrived, another car pulled in. Would they beat us to a seat at the best view in France? Nope. Lucky moment #6, they went the other way and the secret spot was all ours. A fresh French bread and salami sandwich washed done with a great Mourvèdre while gazing down at that amazing blue of the Mediterranean. This is the essence of travel--connecting with a stranger who takes you through his country as though you are a friend and you become exactly that. You talk about life and politics and food and wine and culture. We wanted to have 7 lucky experiences because after all 7 is the luckiest number, but our #7 became our #1. Because the luckiest thing that happened to us was that we had our friend Laurent sharing his world with us for one unforgettable day.

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My group of 3 did the rose excursion with Brian. I can't think of a more memorable way to celebrate…read moreProvence's bounty of good wine and food than indulge in this one-of-a-kind wine "lesson" (which, for us, was more of a boozy, let's-drink-and-laugh-and-celebrate-life excursion). Brian picked us up from Aix and drove us along a scenic route stretching along Mount Ste. Victoire. We arrived at a local winery where we sampled red, white, and rose wines. We walked amongst the vines, had a great time and eventually made it to a secluded park where we set up a picnic table and drank 2 bottles of rose, ate fresh baguettes from the market and nibbled on fresh strawberries and grapes. All this epicurean goodness while drenched in the golden, Provencale sun and surrounded by the very landscape that inspired Cezanne's paintings. Does it get any better? Only if you have great company to do it with (and I did!). I would relive this afternoon again in a heartbeat. Some quick tips: -This wonderful afternoon excursion was approximately 80 euros a person, which included all the bites, (lots of) wine, and transportation. -I highly recommend it to anyone traveling through Provence who is more comfortable speaking English (although our host was also fluent in French). -Our host was very knowledgeable and personable. If you are serious about tasting wine and learning about it, the Wine in Provence folks have your back. -Wine in Provence offers other great wine tastings, cooking classes and winery tours.

My wife and I are traveling Europe with another couple and stopped in Aix for a few days. We just…read morefinished "The Best of Aix" tour with Hilary and had a great time. She took us shopping in the market, olive oil tasting, to the cheese shop, the wine shop and back for a cooking class to pair a three course lunch we cooked with three wines. We made a quiche, fruit dessert and a little app and it was all delicious! I can't say enough about this tour. Hilary was incredibly bubbly and knowledgable. She was on a cheek kissing basis with everyone, even the cheese guy who scowled at the rest of the locals. I recommend this tour to anyone and everyone traveling in Aix!

I'm reviewing this for the City Bus Tour in Marseille. A good company that gives a thorough…read morebackground of Marseille's famous sights. The official city tour of Marseille run by NAP Tourism stops right outside the tourism office near the Old port. It's about a 90 minute tour or so with an audio track. You go from the old port up steep side streets to the Basilique Notre Dame where you have 40 minutes to go around, and take pictures. Then it goes around the rest of the city highlighting important districts, other prominent churches, and the like. It's NOT a hop-on, hop-off tour besides the one stop at the Notre Dame cathedral so it's nice to sit on a warm bus on a colder day. You get a nice overview of the city and I encourage you save a day to take a cliche tour. It's especially good if you're only in the city for a short time and want to make the most of it.

We booked a half day Provence tour with wine tasting and a trip to the Roman aqueduct at point du…read moreguard that also included a stop at the Theater Antique D'Orange which is an old Roman coliseum in Orange. The tour was great! Our guide Anne picked us up at our hotel and she provided us with an awesome afternoon tour! I highly recommend Time 4 Provence for anyone staying in Avignon who wants to see the surrounding sites.

We had a wonderful time seeing the countryside and trying wines with Gordana. She is knowledgeable,…read moreenergetic, and kind. A perfect way to spend a half day in Provence.

From the owner: Venez découvrir Marseille en Version Originale !…read more Laissez-vous tenter par le charme de la Dolce Vita, en choisissant le plaisir d'une balade touristique dans le premier Tuk Tuk Marseillais et cela à 1, 2 ou 3 personnes... Son originalité, son petit gabarit et sa vue panoramique : c'est tout son charme ! Un chauffeur privé se fera un plaisir de vous faire découvrir ou redécouvrir les plus beaux trésors de notre belle ville de Marseille.

From the owner: Sur les pas de Marcel Pagnol Dans les collines du Garlaban, 20 kilomètres de sentiers sont à jamais…read morecolorés par les œuvres de l'enfant de la cité. Pierres, arbres et source ont été immortalisés par la littérature et le cinéma de Pagnol. Pour raviver vos souvenirs et voir de vos yeux ces endroits que vous avez seulement vu derrière l'écran ou aux travers les lignes d'un roman, une randonnée s'impose pour contempler ces sentiers. Le circuit pédestre est jalonné par des étapes : les bâtisses. Tour à tour, on peut apercevoir le puits de Raimu, le mas de Massacan où Ugolin s'est pendu, la grotte de Manon, le Taoumé, la bastide Neuve, lieu de villégiature des Pagnol... Mais pour pouvoir contempler ces coins de collines, il faut braver les chemins étroits, pierreux et pentus. Un effort qui vaut le détour ! Sachez que les sentiers sont fermés de mi-juin à mi-septembre en raison des risques de feu, en dehors de cette période ils sont accessibles sans accompagnement et ils sont balisés.

I have used this tour company before when I am in Provence…read more This was a full day tour, but with a wonderful guide, Silvia which made the tour memorable. She is in college studying art history. It always helps when a guide is flexible and add little stops to make the trip fun. I asked if she could stop at my favorite olive oil producer in Les Baux, Castelas and she agreed. From Les Baux to St Rémy de Provence to see the hospital where Van Gogh was hospitalized and where he painted many landscapes. From,St Rémy to Arles, where Van Gogh also painted many famous pictures: Cafe Nuit, Harbor at night, and the yellow room.There was a special exhibition of Van Gogh's paintings. Truly a must see tour with this company and this special guide.

During our tour we were able to see Le village des Bories,Gordes (stone village built in 19th…read morecentury), the beautiful and quaint villages of Gordes and Roussillon (many nice shops and artist studios), Senanque Abbey, beautiful lavender fields, the ochre trail, and an old roman bridge. We thoroughly enjoyed each of these sites and would highly recommend Claire from Travelling Provence for a fantastic tour in France.

From the owner: Book a Private Tour in Provence! I will be your Guide and Chauffeur Privé!…read more When you think about Provence, many images come to your mind: the endless lavender fields, the high perched villages, the song of the cicadas,... I offer you to discover Provence as you can read it in books, see it in movies and paintings, but mainly to experience it like no one else. As your guide and driver, I will show you the real provencal way of life through the most famous places, but also the most hidden ones, of this wonderful area! Tailor made Full and Half Day Tours, walking tours and airport transfers: do not hesitate to contact me for further information! See you soon in Provence! Visit our website: www.travellingprovence.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram From Avignon, Nîmes, Marseille, Aix en Provence, Luberon, Alpilles, Camargue, Gordes, Roussilon, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Isle sur la Sorgue, Orange, Saint Rémy de Provence, Les Baux de Provence

Cut and pasted from their website: "In its exhibitions as in…read moreits cultural programming, it offers a multidisciplinary vision combining anthropology, history, archaeology, art history and contemporary art, in order to show the public the various facets of the Mediterranean world and its ongoing dialogue with Europe." Quality/Quantity - Cool fort looking museum. Sorry, I am missing pictures. Also, see below. Ambiance - Huge location. I think 3 buildings that are connected by bridges which is very cool. Sorry, I guess the pictures did not get uploaded...? A great outdoor space, so many kids on field trips. Book store. Restaurant. Events; see their website. Clean bathrooms. Service - Self service. Price - Family rate = 18 Euros ($21 US) for two adults and 1-5 kids. 11 Euros ($13 US) for single adults or adults with NO kids. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

This is another must-see historical site to see when you are in Marseille. Unfortunately, due to…read morethe time constraints, we were not able to purchase a ticket and go up on top to walk across for a spectacular view of Marseille. Inside this contemporary museum, I understand it really shows off the beauty of European and Mediterranean culture. As astounding as all the displays are, one thing visitors should be aware of is the museum's photography policy. They have strict restrictions on photography, which they take very seriously, so adhere to the strict rule during your visit or risk losing your phone or camera. Very close to the waterfront and a great place to tour inside as well as the outside for stunning visuals. As for ticket prices, I cannot comment on those since my husband handled all of our reservations and admissions throughout the trip.