Gordes Market & Chef Experience
Wander one of Provence's most beautiful hilltop villages alongside a world-renowned chef, choosing the season's best from the stalls — then a private cooking experience and lunch created from the morning's finds.
The Idea
The art of slowing down
Imagine waking slowly in Provence — morning sun across the Luberon hills, lavender and rosemary in the air, and breakfast waiting in the shade. Fresh pastries, ripe summer fruit, coffee, local honey, and the quiet pleasure of having nowhere to rush.
Your private villa becomes home for the week: afternoons by the pool, chilled rosé at sunset, and candlelit dinners prepared by private chefs. A dedicated driver takes you through village markets, vineyard roads, and the hidden corners of the South of France — so the whole group can simply relax and enjoy. This is not a trip about rushing from place to place. It is about living Provence beautifully.
Each day reveals another layer of the region: the elegance of Gordes, the warmth of Provençal markets, private wine tastings, medieval Avignon, the stylish villages of the Luberon, a cinematic flight over the Côte d'Azur, and the wild beauty of the Camargue.
No one needs to drive. No one needs to plan dinner, translate menus, or worry about logistics. The driver knows the roads, the chefs bring Provence to the table, the guides unlock the villages — and the villa is always waiting.
Your Home for the Week
A Collection of Private Villas
We run this journey across a hand-picked selection of beautiful Provençal villas in the Gordes & Luberon area — each with private pool, garden, and that unmistakable South-of-France character. Your departure is matched to one of these homes.
Five to share photographs of the homes in our rotation — your exact villa is confirmed with your booking.
The Days
What Fills the Week
A rhythm of slow villa mornings and beautifully curated outings — never too much, never rushed.
Private Wine Country Day
A full day through the vineyards with private, exclusive-style tastings — cellar doors opened, glasses poured, and a refined vineyard lunch among the vines.
Sénanque & the Luberon
A scenic pause at the Abbaye de Sénanque amid summer lavender, and stylish village stops — Lourmarin, Bonnieux, Ménerbes, Roussillon.
Avignon, Privately Guided
The historic heart of the city with a private guide — the Palais des Papes, old town squares, and a gourmet picnic in a memorable setting.
Scenic Flight · Côte d'Azur
A one-hour private flight over the glittering Mediterranean — St-Tropez, Nice and the Riviera unfolding below. The week's most glamorous hour.
Wild Camargue Day
White horses, flamingos, salt flats and wide skies — a cinematic, wilder side of Provence, then a farewell dinner back at the villa.
Everything Taken Care Of
What's Included
Beautifully all-inclusive on the ground — from the first glass of rosé to the last breakfast.
- Seven nights in a private luxury villa (Gordes / Luberon), twin-share with private bathrooms
- Daily villa breakfast — fresh pastries, seasonal fruit, local honey
- Tea & coffee throughout your stay
- Six private dinners at the villa, prepared by a world-renowned chef around seasonal Provençal produce
- Regional Provence & Rhône wines served with your villa meals
- Chef-led Gordes market & cooking experience, with lunch
- Full-day private wine experience with private tastings & a vineyard lunch
- Two gourmet picnic experiences with local produce, cheeses & breads
- Private guided visits in Avignon, Lourmarin & the Luberon villages
- Scenic stop at the Abbaye de Sénanque among the lavender
- One-hour scenic flight over the Côte d'Azur
- Full-day private Camargue experience
- Private group transport throughout — a private driver between villa, villages, markets, wineries & transfers (Avignon, Marseille or Nice)
- Entry fees to all included experiences & attractions
- Free Wi-Fi at the villa
- Personally hosted throughout by Elsa, your French-local host
Good to Know
Not Included
- International flights (quoted separately)
- Travel insurance
- Personal spending & incidentals
Our local partners. Your market, cooking, wine and Camargue experiences are crafted with our trusted Provence partners, including the team at Provence Chefs Experience, with privileged access to growers, winemakers and village life across the Luberon.
All-Inclusive on the Ground
AUD $7,700 pp
per person, twin share · plus international flights
Departures 2027
10 - 17 July
31 July - 7 August
5 - 11 September
25 Sept - 2 October
Enquire & Reserve
Small group · limited places each departure
✓ Licenced, accredited & safe
Personally Coordinated By
Elsa
Elsa is a French local — born to the South of France and now living between France and Australia. She brings the local knowledge, language and savoir-faire that make the week feel authentic and effortless, with privileged access to the growers, winemakers, villages and world-renowned chef behind the experience. Every detail is personally and thoughtfully looked after, so the whole group can simply relax into Provence.