Exclusive Food and Wine Tour in Menton - 3 hours - small groups
Explore Menton's culinary delights with our gourmet food and wine tour!
Uncover the allure of Menton, renowned for its exquisite "caviar of the Riviera" lemons. Join our journey into this charming town, where authenticity and flavor collide. Embark on a late morning adventure at 11:00 am and relish a symphony of tastes inspired by both Provençal and Italian traditions.
Indulge in local specialties: from savory pichade and focaccia to barbajuan, charcuterie, cheese, and the finest white truffle. Sip on exquisite Provençal wines that perfectly complement the culinary experience!
Menton's lemons take center stage with divine tarte au citron, limoncello liquor, and the creamy delight of "mentonnaise" artisanal ice-cream.
• Enjoy seated tastings or savor the flavors while strolling along a pedestrian path spanning less than 1 km.
• This tour has been created for small groups, with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 8 to ensure an intimate and authentic local experience.
Welcome!
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Carrousel de Menton, 14 Rue des Marins, 06500 Menton, France
As an appetizer, the first stop is about tasting olive oils, vinager and pistacchio cream!
The region of Menton and all of Provence are full of olive trees that are used to make delicious olive oils, which are often infused with different flavors such as lemon, basil or truffle. We will taste some of them as well as the special vinager flavored with the lemon of Menton.
We will also taste the pistachio cream that is currently made in Italy but that will be soon re-introduced in Provence, as it used to be.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Rue Pelisson, 06500 Menton, France
The 2nd stop is full of savory delights of Menton. Seated around a table, in the shadow of the hall market'splace, we will taste :
- Pichade that is a kind of pizza made with fresh tomatoes, onions and aromatic herbs. The crust is crispy and the topping is flavored with thyme and anchovies, and is a pure delight!
- Pissaladière that is a delicious tart made with a thin dough and topped with caramelized onions, black olives and anchovies. The combination of sweet, savory and slightly salty flavors make it a beloved local specialty.
- & Barbajuan that is a fried ravioli made with thin dough and filled with a mixture of ricotta cheese, parmesan, herbes de Provence and Swiss chard.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Marche des Halles de Menton, Quai de Monleon, Menton France
Discover and wander in the hall market's place of Menton that is full of local fruits and vegetables! Can you see the delightful zucchini and tomatoes we talked about, just before, while tasting pichade and foccacia-
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Plage des Sablettes, 06500 Menton, France
The 3rd stop will take us to Plage des Sablettes where many restaurants of Menton settled to offer both a great view at the Sea and delightful dishes. We will sit around a table of famous chef Maoro Calogreco's restaurant and will taste Italian cheese and charcuterie while tasting Provençal wine. Such a nice time!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Place du Cap, Pl. du Cap, 06500 Menton, France
The 4th tasting is about the white truffle! We will taste different creams and pastes prepared in the Italian way with white truffle from Alba.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Rue Pieta, 06500 Menton, France
The 5th tasting is about tarte au citron!
Tarte au Citron (lemon pie) is a classic desert from Menton that is beloved for its bright citrus flavor and contrasting textures. You will fall in love with the one that we selected for you!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Rue Saint-Michel, 06500 Menton, France
6th tasting : what about refreshing ourselves by having an ice-cream-
We have selected an ice-cream maker that only uses high-quality fruits and natural ingredients from the region. Let’s try the “Mentonnaise” flavor made with lemon and limoncello liquor!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Carrousel de Menton, 14 Rue des Marins, 06500 Menton, France
Let's end our tour with a small glass of Limoncello liquor, you will love it!
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
11:00 AM
Duración: 3 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Carrousel de Menton, 14 Rue des Marins, 06500 Menton, France
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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