About this tour
Spend eight hours exploring two celebrated Provençal vineyards west of Cannes, tasting wines directly from producers and eating a rustic picnic lunch beneath century-old plane trees. Visit Château d'Esclan to sample their rosé and DOC bottlings, then head to Château Saint Martin, where the family has run the estate through generations of women winemakers. A professional guide drives you in a luxury minivan, sharing insights into winemaking philosophy and the region's terroir.
Highlights
- Meet winemakers at Château d'Esclan and Château Saint Martin
- Taste Provençal rosés, reds, and whites at source
- Picnic lunch included under ancient plane trees
- Eight-hour private tour with professional driver-guide
- Air-conditioned Mercedes minivan transport
- Learn wine storage and selection from producers
- Family-run vineyard with centuries of female stewardship
What to expect
Your driver collects you from your Cannes accommodation and drives inland into Provence. At Château d'Esclan, you'll taste their range of wines—expect a mix of rosés and fuller reds—whilst chatting with staff about production methods and vineyard history. The second estate, Château Saint Martin, offers a different character: their heavy, structured wines reflect generations of family knowledge. Between tastings, you'll settle into a leisurely picnic lunch at the vineyard, an unhurried affair designed to let the food and wine complement each other. The pace is relaxed; anticipate roughly three to four hours of actual tasting and eating, with travel time filling the remainder.
Good to know
Notify the operator of dietary requirements when booking; the picnic is customisable. Foldable wheelchairs are welcome, though some vineyard areas may require assistance. The tour runs in English and French; other languages available by prior request. Drink responsibly—you're in a car for part of the day.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.