Truffle & Wine Tour

Written by Emily Durand. Posted in Food & Wine in Provence, VIP Itineraries

Truffle & Wine Tour

January 16th – 22nd, 2018

Truffle & Wine Tour for a unique and authentic tour in Provence

How does it sound to forget the winter blues and escape to something warm? If you are like me then there is no question to even ask – sign me up!  This luxury winter tour is a chance to explore fine food, outstanding wines, exotic truffles and cozy winter fires.

Imagine yourself in a 12th-century priory that has been converted to an elegant B&B at the foot of the Mount Ventoux in Provence. There you are sitting in the chapel room that serves as the dining room with Chateauneuf-du-Pape wine laid on the table.  The logs on the fire are crackling and your host has just entered the room to present her signature Provencal winter dish.

Christmas market and truffle tour

Written by Emily Durand. Posted in Food & Wine in Provence, VIP Itineraries

Christmas market and truffle tour in Provence

The magic of Christmas market, truffles & wine

 A cultural evasion this holiday season to divert your senses to the extraordinary pleasures of Provence during the holidays

• Black winter truffle
• Fine wines from the Ventoux, Cotes-du-Rhone, Chateauneuf-du-Pape
• Fine dining and local specialties only found during the holiday traditions
• Cozy fireplaces and spa time
• A tour to relax and discover the sounds, sites, and senses of a Christmas in Provence

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lifestyles

Written by Emily Durand. Posted in Food & Wine in Provence, Lifestyles

Lifestyles in Provence

As a tour guide, I get to see people in their “lifestyles” as I go from one village to another.  I consider this a perk to my job.  Capturing simple life moments reminds me to enjoy my own simple moments.  It is also one of the perks of travel; to see different lifetstyles.  It opens up our senses, our awareness and, quite often, gives us inspiration when we go home to live the little things.

Whether it be a facial expression, a gesture, a look or even a bodily stance, there is a story behind the scene ready to be embraced.  There is so much to see when travelling, other than the sites marked out in the guide books (or your private guide).

Take a little journey in Provence through a few of my own shots.  This is my 2016/17 collection of “lifestyles” in Provence.