Provençal Market Walking Tour in Orange
A private walking tour of the Provençal market of Orange, on Thursday, with Sophie, your licensed guide: olives and cheese to taste, seasonal produce and her recipes.
Connect yourself to the Provençal traditional way of experiencing food! For any gourmet lover, this is a truly inspiring experience. Provençal markets are the heart of local life, providing the seasonal produce that defines our world-renowned cuisine.
We will visit one of the many typical morning markets in Provence. I will share insights into locally produced food, culinary traditions, customs, and of course, some mouth-watering Provençal recipes that you can try at home.
The market is the one of Orange, on Thursday. On the stalls, we taste olives and cheese, and I share my recipes for tapenade, vinaigrette and ratatouille.
What You'll Discover
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The Morning Market
Seasonal produce
Provençal markets are the heart of local life: the stalls follow the seasons, and so does the cooking at home. Every season offers a special opportunity to taste new typical fresh produce, and the market is where locals buy it.
In Orange, the weekly market is on Thursday.
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Herbes de Provence
A name, not a protected recipe
Provençal cooking uses many herbs, but herbes de Provence as a ready-made blend only appeared in the 1970s, created by spice wholesalers. The name has no protected status: blends usually mix savory, marjoram, rosemary, thyme and oregano, and only about 10% of the herbes de Provence sold in France are grown in France.
The Experience
Sophie's Reels
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The market of Orange
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A food tour in Orange
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Meeting Point
The entrance of the morning market or your hotel in Orange
Best Season
Year-round
Languages
English & French
Sophie, Born in Provence
Sophie was born in Provence, in the black truffle and Grignan-les-Adhémar region. She started Travel In Provence in 2016 as a wine tour guide, then became a licensed history guide. She holds the WSET (2016) and the French Wine Scholar (2021, Wine University of Suze-la-Rousse), and is featured in Rick Steves' Provence & the French Riviera guidebook (2023 edition onward).
Food, wine and history are her passions: her tours mix off-the-beaten-track places with the must-sees that cannot be missed.
More about Sophie →Good to Know
How long does the tour last?
2 hours.
Is the tour private, and for how many people?
Yes: every tour is private and tailored to your group. This one is for up to 10 people.
Where do we meet?
The entrance of the morning market or your hotel in Orange.
Can Sophie pick us up anywhere?
This is a walking tour, so Sophie meets you at the entrance of the morning market or your hotel in Orange.
How much walking is there?
The tours are not recommended for young children or for people with reduced mobility: expect stairs and some difficult paths, and the level depends on the tour.
How do we pay?
By bank transfer one month in advance, or on the day.
How much does it cost?
2 hours, on Thursday: 250 €, per group.
Which market do we visit?
The market of Orange, on Thursday. We meet at the market entrance or at your hotel in Orange.
Will we taste anything?
Yes: olives and cheese. Your own food shopping is not included in the price.
Which recipes does Sophie share?
Her recipes for tapenade, vinaigrette and ratatouille, to try at home.
What is not included in the price?
Personal food shopping · Lunch after the tour.
When is the best time to go?
Year-round.
Which languages does Sophie speak?
English and French.
How do I book?
Write to Sophie or call her: her email and phone number are on the Prices & Reservation page, with the price of every tour.
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