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OohProvence is for people in search of inspirational private tours & custom-made tour itineraries.

05/10/2023

Vendredi c’est aïoli .ooh

04/10/2023

The Phantom of the Wine Cellar .ooh

28/09/2023

Watching the sea and enjoying the sunset 🌅 .ooh

27/09/2023

Join us on a gastronomic feast .ooh

11/09/2023

Start the week .ooh

10/09/2023

C’est dimanche - how about a little gardening 👨‍🌾 .ooh

06/09/2023

Millions of years ago, Roussillon was covered by the sea. When the waters dried up, only ochre-bearing limestone hills remained. Like today, stone formations were stained with coloured clays in every conceivable iron oxide pigment.

These natural pigments have been used since prehistoric times and we can see evidence of that on the walls of caves. Then in 1780, Jean Etienne Astier from the village of Roussillon discovered that, after processing, ochre became an inalterable and non-toxic dye.
He became the first ochre extractor in France and in the 19th century the exploitation of the mineral deposits became industrial. In the Vaucluse, the open-pit quarries and the exceptional thickness of the lodes (up 15 metres) made extraction very easy and production reached impressive figures: a record of 40,000 tons was set in 1929.
The pigment is used in the making of stucco for the Provençal houses, because it is heat and sun resistant, but also as a component, sometimes unexpected, of certain products: cheese rinds, linoleum, kraft paper, cardboard, ceramic, rubber and cosmetics.
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05/09/2023

Our guests are always amazed by the exceptional restaurants and shady terrace cafés we choose for lunch, simple fresh home cooked food that’s a delight to savor and won’t break the bank. Come and explore the charming unspoiled, quieter village of Goult and an exceptional lunch .ooh

05/09/2023

Les Goudes is one of those places that almost look too good to be true. The small fishing village on the outskirts of Marseille seems a world away from the bustling metropolis. Yet its proximity to the city adds to its appeal with both locals and visitors to the south of France.

Les Goudes’ privileged position within the Calanques National Park means the village has resisted overdevelopment that much of the south coast suffers from. It remains wholly authentic, like a little moment of time that has been perfectly preserved. A place where you can still find ramshackle beach houses and a few locals happy to have a chat about their garden with a stranger. But that doesn’t equate to the village being sleepy. .ooh

05/09/2023

Just a September afternoon .ooh

05/09/2023

Book online - full day tour .ooh

The picturesque Luberon villages of Lourmarin, Lauris, Cucuron & Bonnieux.

05/09/2023

Back to nature .ooh

01/09/2023

Start the day - Marseille to Cassis pebbly beaches, calanques, limestone cliffs and driving the spectacular scenic Route des Crêtes along the clifftops to Cap Canaille and Cassis Appellation white wines.

The tour begins on the old port of Marseille and the magic begins to works its wonders when we leave Marseille climbing up over the steep hillsides & tiny roads taking us to the picturesque fishing village of Cassis. The road bends its way between vineyards & pine woods. The charm of Cassis shows itself as you explore little alleyways & squares edged with colourful fishermen's houses. Cassis marks everyone's mind as they discover the harbour for the first time, the boats & welcoming café terraces. The drive between Marseille and Cassis is a spectacular one. Following the clifftop road - Route des Crêtes to Cap Canaille, towering cliffs reach a height of 394 meters. This winding road connects La Ciotat to Cassis, offering spectacular views and an exceptional panorama over La Ciotat's bay & Ile Verte beyond. Ahead, the vast massif of the Calanques towers over the sea. On the return a visit to a local winemaker to experience some of the wines of this small exceptional appellation.

Book online www.oohprovence.com or follow the link. .ooh

01/09/2023

Stainless steel tanks were first advocated by Emile Peynaud during the early 1960s. He observed their success in the dairy industry and thought that they could revolutionize winemaking as well. Chateau Haut Brion was listening to Peynaud. In 1961, this legendary Bordeaux producer was one of the first wineries in the world to install stainless steel tanks. Because of the benefits these fermentation containers offer, it was not long until many other wineries followed suit.

Stainless steel containers are very efficient at controlling the fermentation temperature. They have a chamber surrounding the tank that holds coolant and there are controls on the tank that allow the winemaker to maintain a certain temperature. Condensation appears on the tank when the liquid is cooled.
Stainless steel tanks also make it easier to prevent oxidation, monitor the fermentation and attach other winemaking tools. Most have closed tops in order to minimize the amount of air contact during the fermentation process. There is a small lid on the top of these tanks that allows the winemaker to monitor the fermentation and add ingredients to the must. The cap can also be punched down through this opening. Many have an attachment for a hose at the bottom of the tank to allow the winemaker to pump over the cap. This hose can also be used to rack the wine and transfer it to a different container.
Stainless steel tanks vary widely in size and can hold anywhere from 250 gallons to 200,000 gallons. They can be quite large, and are often over 20 feet tall. Stainless steel tanks used to ferment white wine are generally taller and skinnier than those used to ferment red wine. White wine tanks can be four times as tall as they are wide, whereas red wine tanks are rarely more than twice as tall as they are wide. The taller the tank is in relation to its width, the easier it is for the winemaker to control the temperature of the fermentation.
Stainless steel is completely neutral in the winemaking process. Unlike oak barrels, these containers do not impart any characteristics into the wine. .ooh

31/08/2023

Harvest time .ooh

31/08/2023

What a nice way to spend the day .ooh

26/08/2023

To celebrate International day of the dog, meet Olive Oyl and her shadow- the third member of team OohP! 😎😎 🐶 .ooh

23/08/2023

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This is an exceptional day's experience if you enjoy fine food and excellent wines. This is the 'bon viveur' tour of the very best of Provence designed for those people who enjoy eating and living well! We begin with a visit to the exceptionally beautiful winery - Château La Verrerie, near to Lauris, then onto Bastide du Laval, one of the most exclusive olive oil producers in the region, a short culture break in Lourmarin; time for some shopping and a visit to the castle and finally onwards to Bonnieux and the vineyards of Château la Canorgue. Château La Verrerie sits between the Rhône and Provence. The estate covers 48 hectares and produces around 250,000 bottles each year. Jean-Louis Descours was originally looking for a holiday residence. It was not until 1988 that the appellation cote-du-lubéron was created, of which La Verrerie is one of the best. Château la Canorgue, a family-owned estate. Thanks to the dedication of successive generations it has remained in the family for more than 200 years. In the 1970s, Jean-Pierre Margan, a pioneer in organic farming began producing high quality wines of character. He's passed on his passion to his daughter Nathalie, who now represents the 5th generation of winegrowers.
OohProvence Chateau la Verriere Chateau La Canorgue

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