A fragrant and flavorful itinerary through Provence, starting from the plants at the University of Forcalquier, to clay, aloe vera, and thermal waters products in Mane. Visit a well-known cosmetics company in Manosque, passing through food and wine products. Make a stop in Aubagne to discover the Santon culture, and end with the soaps of Salon-de-Provence.

Discover the cities that host the diverse flavors of Provence. Our tour starts at the University of Flavors and Scents, a center for training in aromatic, cosmetic, and food plants. Continue to a cosmetics workshop and explore gastronomic products such as oil, truffle, wine, and calisson. Discover the Santon craftsmanship and finally, the soap-making process.

Itinerary

Day 1: Forcalquier The tour begins at the Convent of the Cordeliers, home to the European University of Flavors and Scents. It is the only university in France certifying soap-making diplomas. The UESS is a center for the promotion and training of aromatic, cosmetic, and food plants.
Day 2: Mane
Enjoy a tour of a laboratory that transforms aloe vera – rich in nutrients – into gel, drinks, and beauty products. Here, clay and thermal water-based products are also produced. The essential oils institute is a research unit that will show you the ingredients of perfumes and cosmetics.

Day 3: Manosque
Visit a renowned perfume and essential oil company, developed based on the principles of aromatherapy and phytotherapy. Discover flavors like olive oil at the olive eco-museum and truffle. End the day with a visit to a local vineyard.

Day 4: Aubagne
Explore the Santon craftsmanship and culture of Provence, small clay figurines used in nativity scenes. Enjoy a visit to the workshop and museum. Then, head to Aix-de-Provence to visit a calisson factory and learn about its history and manufacturing process through an interactive museum experience. Continue to Salon-de-Provence, the capital of oils and soaps, for a visit to a soap factory.

The package includes

• Hotel accommodation
• Visits as outlined in the itinerary
• Admission tickets for attractions mentioned in the itinerary
• Experiences and tastings as per the itinerary

The package does not include

• Meals
• Anything not explicitly mentioned in the “includes” section

Optional Services

• The package can be customized to your desires. We are available for any personalization you may require