Some of the finest olive oils in the world come from southern France.
Bouches-du-Rhône
Château Virant
Route de St Chamas
13680 Lançon de Provence
T/ +33 (0)4 90 42 44 47
F/ +33 (0)4 90 42 54 81
http://www.chateauvirant.com
info@chateauvirant.com
Aix area
Coteaux d'Aix Wine Road
Languages spoken: English
The chateau wine cellar is open 7 days a week. The estate is also famous for its olive oil. The olive oil mill and the wineries are part of the visit, followed by a tasting of regional products. Catering service is also available for groups of up to 30 persons.
Château d'Estoublon
Les Alpilles
Route de Maussane
13990 Fontvieille
T/ +33 4 90 54 64 00
F/ +33 4 90 54 64 01
contact@estoublon.com
http://www.estoublon.com
Between the vineyards and the aromatic scrub-lands, 1250 acres of olive groves part of the revered AOC Vallée des Baux. Olive oils like wines can be subjected to "appellations" guaranteeing top quality. The olives are handpicked and their taste varies from one variety to another. Each type olive oil has its specially designed bottle the label stating its "specificities"
and the food that goes well with it. The boutique is full of flavors and fragrances, unusual objects and arts & crafts. Christmas Market in december.
Moulin
Jean Marie Cornille
Les Alpilles
Rue Charloun Rieu
13520 Maussane les Alpilles
T/ +33 4 90 54 32 37
F/ +33 4 90 54 30 28
http://www.moulin-cornille.com
The oil mill dates back to the early 17th century. Today they still press the olives picked traditionally from mid-november till mid-january the old fashioned way. Olive oil is an important part of mediterranean "diets", very healthy, its different aromas and flavors enhance
the provençal gastronomy. Visits and oil tastings Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30AM from June 1st until September 30th.
Moulin du Calanquet
Vieux chemin d'Arles
13210 Saint Rémy de Provence T/ +33 4 32 60 09 50
F/ +33 4 32 60 09 80
moulinducalanquet@wanadoo.fr
http://www.moulin-du-calanquet.fr
3 part program in English beginning with a guided tour (10 to 40 pax) of the olive groves and
mill, followed by an explanation of the production process and finally various tastings: olive oils and other olive based delicacies (tapenade, anchoïade...). Cooking classes in french only (10 to 20 pax).
Vaucluse
Moulin des Jeannons
Le Haut Tourteron
84220 Gordes
T/ +33 490 72 68 35
F/ +33 490 72 68 36
info@huile-provence.com
http://www.huile-provence.com
There are many other traditional oil mills: let us know if you want more information.
Bouches-du-Rhône
Château Virant
Route de St Chamas
13680 Lançon de Provence
T/ +33 (0)4 90 42 44 47
F/ +33 (0)4 90 42 54 81
http://www.chateauvirant.com
info@chateauvirant.com
Aix area
Coteaux d'Aix Wine Road
Languages spoken: English
The chateau wine cellar is open 7 days a week. The estate is also famous for its olive oil. The olive oil mill and the wineries are part of the visit, followed by a tasting of regional products. Catering service is also available for groups of up to 30 persons.
Château d'Estoublon
Les Alpilles
Route de Maussane
13990 Fontvieille
T/ +33 4 90 54 64 00
F/ +33 4 90 54 64 01
contact@estoublon.com
http://www.estoublon.com
Between the vineyards and the aromatic scrub-lands, 1250 acres of olive groves part of the revered AOC Vallée des Baux. Olive oils like wines can be subjected to "appellations" guaranteeing top quality. The olives are handpicked and their taste varies from one variety to another. Each type olive oil has its specially designed bottle the label stating its "specificities"
and the food that goes well with it. The boutique is full of flavors and fragrances, unusual objects and arts & crafts. Christmas Market in december.
Moulin
Jean Marie Cornille
Les Alpilles
Rue Charloun Rieu
13520 Maussane les Alpilles
T/ +33 4 90 54 32 37
F/ +33 4 90 54 30 28
http://www.moulin-cornille.com
The oil mill dates back to the early 17th century. Today they still press the olives picked traditionally from mid-november till mid-january the old fashioned way. Olive oil is an important part of mediterranean "diets", very healthy, its different aromas and flavors enhance
the provençal gastronomy. Visits and oil tastings Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30AM from June 1st until September 30th.
Moulin du Calanquet
Vieux chemin d'Arles
13210 Saint Rémy de Provence T/ +33 4 32 60 09 50
F/ +33 4 32 60 09 80
moulinducalanquet@wanadoo.fr
http://www.moulin-du-calanquet.fr
3 part program in English beginning with a guided tour (10 to 40 pax) of the olive groves and
mill, followed by an explanation of the production process and finally various tastings: olive oils and other olive based delicacies (tapenade, anchoïade...). Cooking classes in french only (10 to 20 pax).
Vaucluse
Moulin des Jeannons
Le Haut Tourteron
84220 Gordes
T/ +33 490 72 68 35
F/ +33 490 72 68 36
info@huile-provence.com
http://www.huile-provence.com
There are many other traditional oil mills: let us know if you want more information.
