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Shake and stir southern French cocktails in a Nice speakeasy

Learn to mix cocktails with Southern French flavors in Zitto Speakeasy, a swank cocktail bar hidden in the heart of Nice. • Once you find your way to the speakeasy—we'll give you directions!—I'll welcome you to the bar and share a little about the American Prohibition-era bars that inspired it. • I'll walk you through some of the basic principles of composing cocktails, and you'll get acquainted with regional alcool & cocktails tips • Take a turn in the bar, sharing essential techniques like shaking, stirring, and balancing flavors. We'll conclude by sipping a cocktail and sharing tasting notes and questions.

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Learn the history of Tarot with rare decks and make your own

Journey through the fascinating world of Tarot de Marseille. You'll delve into the deck's intriguing history and discover its profound connection to the city of Marseille. Handle rare Tarot decks, learn traditional cardmaking techniques, and participate in a group reading. • Learn about the origins and evolution of Tarot in 15th-century Italy as a game for nobles before Tarot made its way to France. See historic decks from my collection and learn their stories. • Make your own Tarot card through a hands-on workshop, where you’ll design and print your Tarot card using the traditional stamping technique. • Participate in a group Tarot reading to witness how the Tarot de Marseille can offer insight, storytelling, and personal reflection. Learn ways to interpret the cards and explain their symbolism. You’ll leave with your own handcrafted Tarot card, recommendations for how to continue your Tarot journey, and a deeper appreciation for the history, artistry, and mystery of this practice.

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Hand embroidery workshop on vintage French fabrics

Give vintage fabrics new life by stitching contemporary and minimalist designs on them. Join a textile designer for a one-hour embroidery workshop at Œuvres Sensibles, my studio and showroom. • I’ll begin by sharing a little about my own artistic journey, walking with you through the showroom, and describing the history of textiles in Marseille. • Select a piece of antique fabric from my collection, and I’ll supply you with tools and threads. Then I or a member of my team will show you some of the essential stitching techniques we use. • Stitch your own minimalist embroidery piece. I’ll offer personalized tips and adjustments, ensuring you feel comfortable with this creative process. Once we’re done sewing, we’ll show each other the pieces we’ve created over a cup of tea. You’ll leave the workshop with a piece of beautiful, handcrafted embroidery you’ve made yourself!

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Create sun-printed art in a Marseille studio

During this one-hour workshop, you’ll learn to create cyanotypes, a photographic printing process that uses the power of sunlight to create ethereal blue prints. • You’ll meet me at my studio, where I’ll share a little bit about my own work as well as the history and process of making cyanotypes. • Next, you’ll make your own! You’ll select natural elements like leaves, flowers, and corals from my curated collection and arrange them on light-sensitive paper. • We’ll expose the designs to sunlight, then rinse the prints in water to reveal the stunning final artwork. I’ll help you frame your favorite piece in a wooden frame. This engaging activity is ideal for children and adults alike. You’ll leave with a unique creation that will remind you of Marseille and its beautiful natural environment.

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Visit Marseille’s art and design galleries with a curator

Join me, an art director and publisher, on an inspiring aesthetic adventure through Marseille’s finest contemporary art spaces. • Meet at Piece A Part, my bookstore and ceramic studio in the historic Vieux-Port neighborhood, and learn what’s happening on the local art scene. • Explore neighborhoods, exhibits, and cultural spaces featuring work by emerging and established artists working in a variety of media, from ceramics to architure and beyond. • At each location, I’ll share stories and highlight important pieces, revealing the links between craftsmanship, art, and design. You’ll leave with a unique perspective into Marseille’s art and design scene, plus my recommendations for additional spaces for you to explore.

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Explore Marseille’s coastline in a traditional fishing boat

Step aboard a restored authentic fishing boat to cruise along Marseille’s storied coastline, discovering hidden coves, timeworn traditions, and breathtaking seascapes along the way. • Meet at the Old Port, where Marseille’s seafaring legacy began. I’ll introduce you to the history of the barquette, a traditional vessel as much a part of this city as the sea itself. • Drop anchor near the tucked-away village of Malmousque, where whitewashed homes cling to rocky shores. I’ll share stories of its deep maritime roots and enduring spirit, and there’ll be time to enjoy a refreshing dip, weather permitting. • At tiny Vallon des Auffes, enter a world untouched by time. This tiny fishing port, with its colorful boats and legendary seafood spots, is a window into Marseille’s maritime heartbeat. As the barquette carries you back to the Old Port, you’ll leave with indelible memories of stunning views in a historic boat.

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Shop Marseille's top markets and build a gourmet picnic

From artisanal pâté en croûte to seasonal vegetables and fine cheeses, I’ll guide you through the city’s top shops and markets—to select the best ingredients for a perfect Mediterranean picnic. • We’ll start at Maison Empereur, renowned for its high-quality knives, aprons, and kitchen tools, before walking up Marseille’s famous rue d’Aubagne. • At Pain Pan, a charming organic boulangerie, you’ll pick out a freshly baked baguette before heading to L’Art de la Fromagerie to learn how to select cheeses that complement your picnic spread based on flavor and texture. • At a vibrant local market, you’ll shop for fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables grown in the South of France. With a curated grocery bag brimming with gorgeous seasonal produce and delicacies, you’ll have everything you need for your picnic. Bon appétit!

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E-bike along the sun-drenched Marseille coastline

Take in the fresh sea air and panoramic views of the Mediterranean during a three-hour cycling adventure along Marseille’s stunning coastline, riding electric bikes to guarantee a smooth, comfortable journey. • Meet at a bike shop to pick up our bikes and go over the route. Then we’ll head out along the Corniche Kennedy, one of the most spectacular coastal routes. • After escaping the bustle of Vieux Port, stop at the Vallon des Auffes, one of Marseille’s most picturesque spots, and the Plage du Prophète, a wide, sandy beach. • Glide through the rugged landscape to the fishing village of Les Goudes, where we’ll take a break for drinks at a local shop before returning to central Marseille. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just looking for a new way to experience Marseille, you’ll leave with a fresh appreciation for the Mediterranean coastline.

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Explore Marseille’s historic neighborhoods with an artist

Dive into this architectural and historical tour through the heart of Marseille, where the city’s layers of history and design reveal its rich and complex past. You’ll explore Marseille’s evolving cityscape, from its ancient Greek origins to 20th-century urban modernization. • Meet at the lively Marché des Capucins in Noailles, where I’ll discuss the history of Marseille’s expansion in the 18th and 19th centuries, propelled by industrial and colonial growth. • Explore the historic district of Belsunce, including the Labourdettes—a 1960s urban development that reflected France’s vision for a futuristic city—and discover the city’s past in the archaeological remains of a Roman port at the Jardin des Vestiges. • Wander the narrow streets of Marseille’s oldest neighborhood, Le Panier, before heading to Fort Saint-Jean for stunning views of the Old Harbor and Mucem Museum. You’ll leave with new insights into how history and architecture shape your understanding of Marseille’s past, present, and future.

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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews

Create your oil pastel painting

I'm Nathalie Le Royer, art therapist and artist at Atelier la Vie en Couleur since 2013, I'm offering you a lovely creative moment in my painting studio. All public. In the authentic hamlet SAINT-JURSON, you will discover a unique, charming place: the workshop and the garden of a small 17th century stone Provencal Bastide, conducive to inspiration with its superb view of nature. I provide you with the equipment, easel, pastels, drawing paper, etc..., and introduce you to oil painting/pastel technique, regardless of your experience in drawing. You are guided step-by-step in a personalized way. You'll learn how to blend the colors together, create volumes... Used by the greatest painters (Bonnard, Degas, Picasso), we get a rendering comparable to oil painting. If the weather is nice, we will place the easels on the terrace, facing the superb view if not inside the artist's studio. You will start a table of your choice that you will enjoy taking home and maybe continue if the passion you have earned. The goal is to test the material. (art books from the workshop, one of your photos, the landscape in front of your eyes, abstract or figurative or your imagination, will be the departure point) I offer a charming accommodation, the Bastida Flora cottage on airbnb, if you want several sessions, contact me!

5 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews

Private Photo Session in Provence

I propose you a private photo shoot experience in the heart of Provence in the village of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon on the edge of the famous lake of Sainte-Croix with turquoise-blue water. Alone, as a couple, with family or with friends, you will strike the pose under my photo lens within a sumptuous setting and capture your most beautiful moments. From mid-June to end of July it will be also possible to take some pictures in a lavender field just above the village. Moreover this is a private session (private group up to 4 people) and takes place in the great outdoors in an environment preserved from the crowd. Other things to note Times specified adjustable to your availabilities. The session can be held in solo, couple or with family or friends. For capture your best moments in Provence and or a for special occasion.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 1533 reviews

NO DIET CLUB - Best Local Food in Nice !

ALL FOOD IS INCLUDED ! :) ⚠ Hygienic measures : Hydroalcoholic gel before and after each tasting ! Food is life but safety first. Nice is a beautiful city between mountain and sea with the most delicious and rich food culture. (if you love olive oil and chickpeas) You'll discover the authentic Pan Bagnat (literally the best of the city), some amazing socca (a savory chickpea crêpe), the famous pissaladière (old-fashioned onion and anchovy tart), "melt in your mouth", artisanal macarons with typical and natural flavors (lemon from Menton, roses from Grasse) and more. The best home made ice cream of the city is also on the No Diet menu :) All food is included of course but drinks other than water are extra. (Nissart lesson included too !) (VEGETARIANS ARE WELCOME <3) Insta : @no_diet_club ▶ What this tour is about ✔ - Many tastings to share - Culinary specialties from Nice - A nice walk around le Vieux-Nice - What locals actually eat - Lots of fun - Funny/bad jokes - Pictures and souvenirs - Smiles - A list of serious recommendations in Nice - New friends from all around the world ✌

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 958 reviews

No Diet Club - Unique food tour in Marseille !

NOT YOUR BASIC FOOD TOUR ! (All food is included) After Paris, Bordeaux and Nice, we found ourselves obligated to take over the sunny city of Marseille ! Certainly being the most cosmopolitan city of France it definitely shows in the plate. We have walked and gone through each little pathway and road to offer you the best selection possible. Provençal specialties of course but not just that ! Artisanal ice cream, homemade “daube” and aïoli sandwiches, the best handmade panisses of the city, the famous Marseille shuttles, almond macarons, delicious food staples from Tunisia, amazing fish burger and more ! (The tastings may vary) (VEGETARIANS ARE WELCOME) ▶ What we do offer ✔ - Many tastings to share - Local specialties but not just that - A beautiful stroll by foot and little boat ride - Fun - Crappy jokes - Smiles - A list of recommendations in Marseille - New friends from all over the WORLD

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1486 reviews

Perfume Workshop-Create your fragrance

You will start your multi-sensorial experience by discovering and smelling the history of perfumery, the influence of the French Riviera, some of the most mysterious ingredients, and its modern, provocative tendencies. With our help and your new-found knowledge, you will then be able to create your own formula, while learning some of the tricks of the trade. You will enjoy our friendly, educational and amusing workshop while discovering our collection of rare fragrances. This initiation to perfume-making will serve also as a future tool to help you better understand, and more intelligently choose, your perfumes. We are happy to inform you that we have adapted our Atelier to host you in the safest conditions possible, respecting personal distancing and complying with all necessary sanitary recommendations. Other things to note If possible, please avoid applying perfume, scented body lotion or scented sun screen before the workshop.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews

Private Photo Session in the Lavender Fields

I offer you a private photo session in the heart of Provence, with the famous Lavender plateau in Valensole as a backdrop. In the middle of the lavender fields, under my lens you will experience a unique visual and olfactory experience in a sumptuous setting. For 45 minutes, I guide you throughout the session, to capture your most beautiful moments in a spontaneous atmosphere, whether you are alone, in a duo, with family or friends. This private experience takes place in a preserved area with for ethics the respect of the lavender and its environment. Experience available from mid-June to early August during the flowering period. Other availability on request.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 585 reviews

The Rooftop Croissant & Pain au Chocolat Riviera Baking Club

« ARRIVE AS A GUEST LEAVE AS A FRIEND » That’s my motto Your attention please : - IN MAY spots available from 20th - IN AUGUST FULL from 18th to 31st - IN SEPTEMBER FULL My apartment is close to the BIOT TRAIN STATION The workshop is IN ENGLISH (not in French) @rivierabakingclub @whattodoriviera I propose you to be a BAKER The experience will last 2h30 MOST OF THE TIME I ORGANIZE THE BAKING CLASS ON MY ROOFTOP BUT IT DEPENDS ON THE WEATHER IF IT’S A RAINING DAY I CAN CANCEL THE ACTIVITY OR I CAN PROPOSE YOU A NEW DATE You bake your CROISSANT & your PAIN AU CHOCOLAT with your apron and all the kitchen implements you need You won’t be an expert following this class but I recommend this experience to anyone looking for an easy, fun, family-friendly activity * FULL PROCESS You bake one dough * DETREMPE : To mix the ingredients * BEURRAGE : To add the butter * PATON : Dough * ABAISSER : To roll out the dough with the rolling pin few times * TOURRER : To fold the dough I teach you step by step how to bake the croissants & the pain au chocolat Take your box with your own croissants & pains au chocolat * NOT BE ALLERGIC gluten, nuts, milk * TRY TO BE ON TIME FOR THE OTHERS TRAVELERS * THE ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED because of the others travelers and the hygiene * DON’T FORGET YOUR SUNGLASSES * WE START ON TIME

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 597 reviews

Wine Tasting of Bandol Wines & Visit of Cellar

We will start about a wine tour of the winery, around 30 minutes, in which we will explain the different process of wine-making of our products. We will go then to wine tasting, in which we will taste our Vin de Pays du Caume & Bandol Wines (Rosé, Red & White wines). 3 Vin de Pays & 3 Bandol Wines will be tasted.

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 64 reviews

Join our horse back ride in the vineyards of Ramatuelle

Explore the vineyards of Ramatuelle through this unique experience, a horseback ride through the vineyards! This ride is accessible to all, no level required. Before it was so famous, the Gulf of Saint-Tropez was a place where farmers, wine growers and fishermen lived. This is where the Domaine des Tournels, a 55 hectare estate, decided several decades ago to plant its vines facing one of the most beautiful bays in the world: the Bay of Pampelonne, which you will admire from the top of your horse. Enjoy this break in the open air, an experience 100% made in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez! Breathe and experience something different, you are on vacation! During this ride, your guide will give you explanations about the region, its historical and cultural context. Enjoy the scenery, take pictures of this unique experience and whistle along with the sound of your horse's hooves. At the end of the ride we will walk down (5min walk) to the wine cellar of Domaine des Tournels where you will be offered a tasting of 3 wines. Other things to note : The whole tour is done on horseback, no need for a car once there. Equipment for horse riding is provided. THE VISIT OF THE ESTATE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR EXTRA PRICE OR ON A PRIVATE TOUR

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 182 reviews

Go on a horse trek with a guide

All rides are led by a certified guide. We'll adapt the ride to the level, wishes, and experience of the riders. We'll prepare our horses together. After a few explanations, we'll head to the hills to get to the great scenic viewpoints. Other things to note I advise you to wear closed-toed shoes, long pants, and a shoulder-covering top.

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