Join Pitcher and Powell for a Culinary Tour in Provence in September

Pitcher and Powell is a small travel company that combines the creative talents and cooking passions of two talented ladies. Join them for a week-long culinary tour in Provence from September 28 – October 5, 2024. Please continue reading below for details on this trip and why you should book a spot soon.

Barbara Pitcher and Tasha Powell are food lovers, so cooking classes are core to their Pitcher and Powell culinary adventures. Both ladies are painters and explorers and enjoy learning about new cultures. Pitcher and Powell tours include Marrakech (Morocco), Puglia (Italy) and Provence.

“International Travel and Culinary Adventure; an opportunity for women who want to meet other foodies and discover new regions, customs and seasonal foods.”

Why is Provence a perfect place for a culinary escape?

Tasha Powell: Because of French culture and its respect for food, ingredients and the overall dining experience. This beautiful region is known for fresh fruits, vegetables, cheese, and wine.  With an emphasis on sun-ripened vegetables, seafood, fresh herbs and olive oil in many dishes, traditional Provencal cuisine combines bold flavours and simple ingredients for such classic dishes as Bouillabaisse (fish stew), Ratatouille (stewed vegetables including eggplant, zucchini, onions) and Daube (traditional beef stew). Typical vegetables in Provencal dishes include peppers, mushrooms, artichokes, potatoes, zucchini, beans and squashes.  Other ingredients include citrus, peaches, cherries, melons, apricots, quinces, figs, pine nuts, almonds and hazelnuts.

What is your favourite season in Provence?

Barbara Pitcher: I believe fall is one of the best times to visit Provence. The tourist crowds have died down, and the real character of Provence is accessible. The temperature is still warm but no longer hot, and we can reap the benefits of the late summer and fall harvest of local foods and wines. The markets are bursting with flavours and colours.

©Château Saint-Pierre de Mejans

Culinary Tour in Provence

Arrive at Aéroport Marseille-Provence, and a Pitcher and Powell representative will be waiting with transportation to Château Saint-Pierre de Mejans and your accommodation for the week in a 12th-century château. This beautiful property in the Luberon is surrounded by nature and grapevines; it’s a working vineyard. The Pitcher and Powell itinerary includes wine tastings, visits to local markets, cooking workshops and yoga sessions. During the week, there are excursions to Les Baux de Provence in the Alpilles and a chance to see the contemporary art at Château La Coste Winery. Don’t worry. There is also plenty of time to relax by the heated pool and hike the trails near the vineyard.

Please click here for the full Pitcher and Powell Provence Tour details.

Dates:
September 28 – October 5, 2024
8 Days / 7 Nights

Prices: (*all rates are quoted in US dollars)
$3850/per person for a double room

$4400/person single supplement (single room, with full or queen-sized bed)

Prices include accommodations, all scheduled meals, cooking instruction, tours, tastings, 2 yoga classes, 1 sound bath, hiking, walking, swimming and ground transportation during the program.

Airfare is not included. Prices are subject to change without notice.

For more info, please contact Tasha Powell at luxemavens2@gmail.com or US +1-424-288-9668
or in France +33 ( 0)7 81 04 26 71.

©Tasha Powell

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott

With her camera and laptop close at hand, Carolyne has traded in her business suits for the world of freelance writing and blogging. Her first airplane ride at six months of age was her introduction to the exciting world of travel.

While in Provence, Carolyne can be found hiking with friends, riding the hills around the Alpilles or tackling Mont Ventoux. Her attachment to the region resonates in Perfectly Provence this digital magazine that she launched in 2014. This website is an opportunity to explore the best of the Mediterranean lifestyle (food & wine, places to stay, expat stories, books on the region, travel tips, real estate tips and more), through our contributors' articles.

Carolyne writes a food and travel blog Ginger and Nutmeg. Carolyne’s freelance articles can be found in Global Living Magazine, Avenue Magazine and City Palate (Published Travel Articles).