Frioul IslandsExperience Provence differently, between islands, villages and ateliersExperience Provencedifferently, betweenislands, villagesand ateliers
From Marseille and the Frioul Islands to the villages of the Pays de Fayence, Valentia brings together visits to book during your stay: sea, bastides, ateliers, vineyards and Provençal savoir-faire.
Experience Provence differently, between islands, villages and ateliersExperience Provencedifferently, betweenislands, villagesand ateliers
From Marseille and the Frioul Islands to the villages of the Pays de Fayence, Valentia brings together visits to book during your stay: sea, bastides, ateliers, vineyards and Provençal savoir-faire.
Frioul IslandsVisits and ateliers to book this summerVisits and ateliersto book this summer
The Frioul Islands, a bastide in Salernes, a vineyard, local plants, a gallery, engraving, ceramics or mosaic: choose a real encounter, with price and duration clearly shown.
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The Frioul Islands and the Mediterranean
Christian·Marseille · Bouches-du-Rhône
20 EUR·3 h
Provençal bastideThe white fig at Bastide du Capelier
Olivia·Salernes · Var
20 EUR·1 h 30
Plants and naturePlants and herbal teas with Naïma
Naïma·Callian · Var
20 EUR·1 h 30
Provençal vineyardVisit and tasting at Val d’Iris
Ludovic-Armand·Seillans · Var
210 EUR·1 h 30
Art galleryAn art gallery in Seillans
Tessa & Nigel·Seillans · Var
15 EUR·1 h
EngravingLinocut in Élise’s atelier
Élise·Seillans · Var
50 EUR·3 h
CeramicsCeramics in Fabienne’s atelier
Fabienne·Seillans · Var
30 EUR·1 h 30
MosaicMosaic in Christian’s atelier
Christian·Seillans · Var
30 EUR·1 h 30
The hosts who welcome youThe hostswho welcome you
Behind every visit, someone welcomes you: a Frioul guide, a local food artisan, a herbalist, a winemaker, gallery owners and art artisans. Choose by place, by experience or by encounter.
Christian
Pharmacist and Frioul guide
Christian guides visitors through the Frioul Islands, between coves, limestone cliffs, Mediterranean biodiversity and Marseille’s maritime memory.
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Olivia
Local food artisan and Bastide host
Olivia welcomes you to Bastide du Capelier to discover the place, its grounds, its workshop and the white fig of Salernes.
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Naïma
Herbalist
In Callian, Naïma opens the doors to her world of herbs: aromatic plants, gathering, drying and the creation of herbal teas.
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Ludovic-Armand
Domaine Val d’Iris
At Domaine Val d’Iris, discover the vines, the winery and the cellar, followed by a tasting in the heart of Seillans.
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Tessa & Nigel
Gallery owners and artists
Tessa and Nigel welcome visitors to their gallery in Seillans, among paintings, sculptures and an art garden.
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Élise
Engraver and ceramicist
Élise introduces you to linocut, from the engraved plate to the final printed work.
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Fabienne
Ceramicist
Fabienne opens her atelier to share the material, the gestures and the steps behind a ceramic piece.
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Christian
Mosaic artist
Christian shows how a lasting mosaic is made, from the choice of materials to the final gesture.
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Islands, bastides, villages, ateliers, vineyards or plants: choose an experience, open the visit page and book a local encounter during your stay.
Explore Provence on ValentiaProvence shaped by materials and gestures
Inside the ateliers, the region comes into view at a different scale. Clay, paper, ink, wood, colour: each material tells of a place, a hand, a way of creating and passing things on.
Frequently asked questions
Essential answers
1.How do I book an experience with Valentia?
Click on a card or host profile, read the visit details, then book directly or send a request depending on the availability shown.
2.Where are the visits located?
The experiences are located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur: the Frioul Islands in Marseille, Salernes, Callian, Seillans, the Pays de Fayence and the Var hinterland.
3.Should I book in advance?
Yes, especially in summer. Some visits have limited availability or need to be prepared with the host.
4.Are these experiences suitable for couples or small groups?
Yes. Valentia visits are designed to take time with a place, an atelier or a savoir-faire, often in a small-group setting.
5.Who are the hosts?
They are guides, artisans, gallery owners, herbalists, winemakers or local hosts selected for their real connection with the region.
6.Can I book from my phone?
Yes. The page is designed to help you choose an experience on mobile, open the details and book simply.