4 Days in Provence: Wine and Truffle Tour in January

Talk about a perfect January get-away! Emily Durand has created a three-night and four-day tour in the heart of Provence with a distinct focus on the best of the cooler season – wine and black truffles.

The first month of the year in Provence you can (generally) count on brilliant blue sky days, frosty mornings and chilly evenings. January is not the season for poolside rosé, but rather the time to savour a hearty daube (recipe links here and here) accompanied by spicy red wine blends from Châteauneuf du Pape.

Emily is a Franco-American, fully bilingual and a highly accomplished guide. When Emily is not juggling her young family’s schedule, she runs a boutique tour company called Your Private Provence, the name is a perfect description of her tours. You can expect only a small group of fellow travellers and visits to places that only the locals know about.

During this short-break tour, you will get a chance to see the hunting dogs in action, visit the annual truffle market in Richerenches and have plenty of opportunities to sample “the black diamond” of Provence.

Read more about Emily’s Provence here.

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From Nice: Full-Day 4x4 Alpine Escape with Local Food & Wine Tastings

Hop aboard a premium 4x4 Ford Raptor and venture far from the bustle of the French Riviera into the hidden mountain landscapes of Nice. This exclusive experience takes you off the beaten path to explore the soul of alpine Provence, where perched villages, wild valleys, and enduring local traditions await.

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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).