Most PopularMarseille Self-Guided Audio Tour
This fascinating audio tour meanders through the old and new parts of the ancient city of Marseille...
1 / 10This private round trips is one of the standout things to do in Marseille, France. Rated 4.3/5 by 3 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €750 per person. A major symbol of Provence and a favorite subject of Cézanne, Montagne St. Victoire rises to 1011 meters in the heart of the region.
One (1) hour from Marseille and Toulon, 40 mn from Aix en Provence, we’ll discover the villages on the slopes of Montagne St. Victoire. There are between 3 to 5 wineries to visit and 10 to 20 wines to taste. We will also have lunch in a typical Provençal restaurant.
Soil :
- Varied, with grey and red clay to shallow limestone pebbles.
Location :
- East of Aix-en-Provence, Vallée de l’arc is a natural spot for vine cultivation. Montagne St. Victoire to the north and the massif Sainte-Baume to the south form a protective corridor for the valley.
Climate :
- Mediterranean – influenced climate. Marked by the drying action of the Mistral wind.
Description wine
- Whites. The colors range from pale to brilliant yellows with green reflections. The nose is floral (fennel, acacia, broom), fruity (citrus, lemon, grapefruit), or balsamic (resin). The mouth sensation is structured, a bit sharp with a fresh finish.
- Rosés. A wide ranging palette from pale and salmon pinks to bright orange. The nose reflects a mosaic of climates and soils: Fruity, floral (thyme, dill, lime), vegetable (mint, tobacco), empyreumatic (flint), balsamic (pine bark). The mouth finish is fresh but not sharp. Melted but not hot. Round, soft and structured but not astringent.
- Reds. Rich reds, purple hues. The nose is fruity (red fruits) or vegetable (laurel, rosemary, tobacco) progressing to black fruit with spicy notes. (licorice, cinnamon) or animal (fur, venison).
We offer you two options for the duration of the visit, either 4 hours or 8 hours. Choose!
Marseille is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular private round trips slots in Marseille sell out.