One Day in Provence: Vineyard Tasting, Puyloubier Pétanque Aperitif and Time in Aix

This day trip splits Provence into three parts: vineyards, a hilltop village and the town of Aix-en-Provence. It avoids the crowds and runs on the pace of a local day. The morning begins in the Sainte-Victoire vine valley, with views of the mountain on the way. At a vineyard, the host explains how the wine is made, and the estate's wines are tasted. Next is a small hilltop village, where a game of pétanque comes with Provençal appetizers, the way locals do it. Lunch is free time, eaten in the village or out in nature. The host then drives the group to Aix-en-Provence for the afternoon. Boutiques, squares and cafés fill the town, and there is time to shop, stroll and stop for coffee or ice cream. The host shares a few addresses to match what each person wants from the town.