MARSEILLE FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Three Provençal Estates, One Day of Rosé: An Intensely Local Wine Loop from Marseille
A guided 7–8 hour door‑to‑door tour that visits Château de Beaupré, Château La Verrerie and Château Bonisson for cellar walks, multiple tastings and a village lunch — essential reading for travelers who want a focused immersion in Coteaux d'Aix‑en‑Provence wines.
Three Provençal Estates, One Day of Rosé: An Intensely Local Wine Loop from Marseille.
Set out from Marseille into the patchwork of Provençal vineyards for a full‑day immersion in the Coteaux d'Aix‑en‑Provence appellation. This guided drive visits three historic estates — Château La Verrerie, Château de Beaupré and Château Bonisson — where cellar tours and comparative tastings reveal why the region’s rosés are celebrated alongside notable reds and whites.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three historic domaines, three different stories
Visit Château La Verrerie, Château de Beaupré and Château Bonisson to explore their distinct heritages — from a multi‑generation family domaine to an estate pairing contemporary art with modern winemaking — and sample the range of wines they produce.
A curated tasting tour of Provence rosés, plus reds and whites
Across guided cellar visits you’ll taste a broad selection of Provençal rosés alongside selected reds and whites, comparing styles and terroirs over the course of the day.
Door‑to‑door pick‑up and a relaxed full‑day pace
A dedicated driver‑guide and hotel or villa pick‑up make for a relaxed, full‑day experience that includes cellar tours, tastings and time for a leisurely lunch in a nearby village.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
Over 7–8 hours you’ll be collected from your accommodation and driven to three notable Provençal estates. The morning begins at Château La Verrerie with a vineyard visit, a tour of the cave and a tasting that highlights their renowned rosés alongside select reds and whites. After a lunch break in the village of Lauris, the afternoon brings visits to Château de Beaupré — a family estate spanning six generations — and Château Bonisson, known for excellent wines and a collection of contemporary art alongside state‑of‑the‑art winemaking facilities. The day ends with a return to your hotel or villa.
THE ESTATES
Three historic domaines, three different stories
Visit Château La Verrerie, Château de Beaupré and Château Bonisson to explore their distinct heritages — from a multi‑generation family domaine to an estate pairing contemporary art with modern winemaking — and sample the range of wines they produce.
THE TASTINGS
A curated tasting tour of Provence rosés, plus reds and whites
Across guided cellar visits you’ll taste a broad selection of Provençal rosés alongside selected reds and whites, comparing styles and terroirs over the course of the day.
THE LOGISTICS
Door‑to‑door pick‑up and a relaxed full‑day pace
A dedicated driver‑guide and hotel or villa pick‑up make for a relaxed, full‑day experience that includes cellar tours, tastings and time for a leisurely lunch in a nearby village.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this experience.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a full‑day guided tour lasting approximately 7–8 hours.
Door‑to‑door pick‑up is provided from hotels, chambres d'hôte, villas or apartments in Marseille, Aix‑en‑Provence, Avignon, Arles, St Rémy de Provence, Lourmarin and Gordes.
There is a scheduled lunch break in the village of Lauris; the cost of lunch is not included in the tour price.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the tour last?
The experience runs approximately 7–8 hours.
Where does the tour start?
You will be picked up from your hotel, chambre d'hôte, villa or apartment in the listed pick‑up locations such as Marseille and nearby towns.
Which estates will we visit?
The tour visits Château La Verrerie, Château de Beaupré and Château Bonisson.
Are tastings included?
Yes — the itinerary includes cellar visits and multiple wine tastings that feature Provençal rosés as well as selected red and white wines.
Is lunch included in the price?
No — there is time for a leisurely lunch in the nearby village of Lauris, but lunch cost is not included.
Who operates the tour?
The experience is operated by Ooh Provence.