Provence Fall Tour: Book a Pitcher and Powell Culinary Adventure

Embark on a culinary journey through Provence with Pitcher and Powell, a boutique travel company created by two keen culinary enthusiasts. From September 26 to October 3, 2025, immerse yourself in a week-long cultural escapade that promises adventure and indulgence. Discover more and reserve your place on this Provence Fall tour adventure today.

Cedar Forest, Bonnieux.

Introducing Pitcher and Powell

Guided by Barbara Pitcher’s and Tasha Powell’s artistic and culinary passions, these tours transcend typical travel experiences. They offer exploratory journeys across intriguing locales like Marrakech, Puglia, and Provence, promising memorable adventures and great food.

Why Choose Pitcher and Powell?

Château Saint-Pierre de Mejans, their charming venue, sets the stage for a perfectly curated itinerary that balances activities and relaxation. The highlights include sampling local cuisines and relishing serene accommodations. As Marcy from Allentown, PA, eloquently expresses, “This Provence experience was an absolute dream come true! Each day was perfectly curated, blending relaxation with unique local experiences.”

Truffle and cheese pairing

Cultural and Culinary Exploration

Discover why Tasha Powell chose the captivating Luberon Valley near Aix-en-Provence for their base, finding inspiration in the Château St. Pierre de Mejans’ historical charm. The tour embraces a “culinary adventure” theme with food-centric activities like cooking classes, truffle hunting, and wine tastings. Guests will also enjoy yoga sessions and a unique “apéro dînatoire.”

Morning Yoga

More About: Provence Fall Tour

Why did you decide to base your Pitcher and Powell tour near Aix-en-Provence? I chose Château St. Pierre de Mejans because I fell in love with it the first time I visited. The Château is located near Lourmarin in Provence’s southern Luberon. The 12th-century Château, which we called home during the retreat, and the property have striking beauty and history.

Chateau St. Pierre de Mejans.

How did you create a week-long itinerary in Provence that fits the Pitcher and Powell “culinary adventure” theme? I designed the program with active foodies in mind and the ability to share “My Provence” with the group. Our adventure includes cooking classes, a truffle hunt, wine tastings, yoga classes, a sound massage, and an apéro dînatoire. And there’s more! The group will try a perfume workshop, hike in the Cedar Forest near Bonnieux, and tour a goat cheese farm.

Goat Cheese Farm Tour

What are the cultural highlights of the Pitcher and Powell experience? Visiting Les Baux de Provence and the show at the Carrieres de Lumieres. Discovering Château Saint-Pierre de Mejans’s history and winemaking tradition. Shopping at the popular Cucuron and Lourmarin markets.

In your opinion, what are the culinary highlights of the Pitcher and Powell experience?
Chef Jags delights our senses with cooking classes, plus fun hands-on dinners and lunches at the Château. Entertaining and informative excursions for truffle hunting and to the goat cheese farm. Our group in 2024 enjoyed a lunch at Château La Coste, Les Baux de Provence, and a dinner at Le Préau in Rognes.

Cooking Class

What makes a Pitcher and Powell trip unique? Many of the arranged activities aren’t those you can plan yourself. The programs came together after many years of living in Provence part-time and establishing relationships with numerous vendors and locals. I honestly shared “My Provence” with the group of visitors.

Lynn from Los Angeles praises the attention to detail, from wine tastings to cooking workshops. At the same time, Christy from Santa Monica celebrates the itinerary as “a perfect mix of adventure and tranquillity,” filled with laughter and new friendships.

Special Lunch

Included in Your Adventure

Pitcher and Powell Provence: September 26 to October 3, 2025

7 nights of accommodation in a 12th-century chateau, with ensuite bedrooms, a beautiful, heated pool and stunning views, at the foothills of the Luberon with the possibility of many scenic walks from your doorstep. The location is 15 minutes north of Aix-en-Provence in Puyvert, near the village of Lourmarin.

Daily healthy breakfasts
All scheduled meals, wine tasting at Château Saint-Pierre de Mejans
Dinner at Château La Coste
Olive oil tasting
2 cooking workshops with guest chefs featuring Mediterranean cuisine
2 x 75-minute sessions of yoga
1 sound massage in the chapel at the Château
Walking, hiking, swimming
Transportation for all scheduled excursions specified below
Transportation to/from Marseille Airport

Excursions:
Cucuron and Lourmarin markets
Les Baux de Provence
Château La Coste Winery
Goat cheese farm
Truffle hunt

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