Enjoy discovering one of the most charming cities in France across your taste buds. Immerse yourself in the unique lifestyle of Aix en Provence, while you learn local history and experience the fascinating culture of food, so important in daily French life. We’ll visit historic food specialty shops and colorful farmers markets that have maintained their reputations and seasonal traditions for hundreds of years. Both sweet and savory tastes will be offered, including cakes, macarons, and candied fruits, as well as olives, cheese, hams, seasonal produce, and honey. This gourmet visit will include a coffee in a typical French café or a tasting of the region’s iconic rosé wine, depending on the time of day. You will come away having experienced the happy atmosphere of a market day in Provence, with all its tastes and smells, and will have lived like a local in this beautiful town. You will have time on your own for lunch, for shopping, and relaxing in town, before being driven back to the ship .