The Historic Chateau de Saint Martin

Regent Seven Seas Cruises is proud to partner with Food & Wine Trails, America’s foremost culinary travel company, in the offering of this tour. Food & Wine Trails tours are always kept intimate and visit sites not typically offered by mainstream travel suppliers. Their tours are always led by a knowledgeable, English-speaking sommelier, wine or food expert, cooking instructor or chef, who enjoys introducing visitors to some of the best and most authentic food and wine of their region.

Enjoy a tasting and wine-paired luncheon at a historic château followed by a sightseeing tour of the Saint-Tropez Peninsula. After a leisurely drive through Provence’s quaint farmland, you’ll arrive at fabulous Château de Saint-Martin. Appreciate the winery’s lovely grounds, the 15th-century cellars and modern winemaking facilities as you stroll about the property, which has been run by women since it was built in the 18th century. At the splendid manor house, you’ll be treated to a sampling of two of their cru classé white wines paired with an olive tapenade appetizer. To culminate your visit, settle in for a luscious and unforgettable three-course Provençal luncheon paired with three of the estate’s wines. On your return drive, you’ll make your way through the picturesque forests of the Massif des Maures. Pass the historic village of La Garde-Freinet, which has a link to winemaking due to its once-thriving cork industry, and drive through the lovely medieval village of Grimaud. Back in Saint-Tropez, you’ll appreciate a walking tour of the charming Old Town followed by free time to delve into this most glamorous of seaside getaways.

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.