Olive Oil Market of Aix-en-Provence AOP
Aix en Provence - Christmas in Provence, Provençal Christmas - In December - Dates and program to be confirmed
Organised by the "Syndicat AOC Huile d'Olive d'Aix-en-Provence", this fun and friendly event celebrates the year's new AOC Aix-en-Provence olive oil. Throughout the weekend, the producers and millers of Aix offer visitors the chance to taste their wares, including olive oils, olives, "tapenades", biscuits and "gibassiés" (a kind of bread made with olive oil). Punters will also be able to appreciate the talent of local craftsmen specializing in carved olive wood, weaving and even flower arranging on the Christmas theme, thanks to the participation of the Bouches-du-Rhône florists' syndicate.
Information provided by OT Aix en Provence
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Organiser
Syndicat AOC Huile d'olive d'Aix en Provence
Maison de l'Agriculture
22 avenue Henri Pontier
13626 Aix en Provence -
Lieux
Place François Villon - Les Allées Provençales
13100 Aix en Provence -
Phone
- 04 42 96 37 08
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Fax
04 42 96 37 08
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Website
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