Follow in R’el, Marcus and Clerkenwell Boy' footsteps in Marseille.
The capital of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Marseille is a flavorful stop along the Vallée de la Gastronomie, where culinary tradition meets the charm and warmth of Mediterranean life. Follow R’el, Marcus and Clerkenwell Boy as they explore the benefits of olive oil in both cooking and cosmetics, uncover the secrets of pastis at Atelier Ferroni through a hands-on cocktail session, and wander through the mythical Herboristerie du Père Blaize, steeped in ancestral knowledge. From tasting the iconic Navette des Accoules to savoring lunch at Pain à L’Ail or Gérarh, every experience reveals the richness of local savoir-faire. Across the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, flavors burst from the land and the sea -olive groves, vineyards, truffle fields, sunkissed fruits and vegetables, mediterranean fish-.
Day 1
The visit: La Licorne's team of chemists will welcome you at 10 a.m. for an interactive tour of their premises, at the end of which you'll be able to stamp three soaps and take them home as a souvenir.You'll discover how the famous Marseille soap is made, and how olive oil has been used since the end of the 17th century for its cosmetic and hygienic benefits.Lunch: at midday, lunch can be taken on the terrace in the shade of lindenlinden trees, or indoors, in a warm ambience where flea markets, exhibitions and music mingle.You'll meet the chef for an immersion into the history of your meal, and the use of organic, fresh and local produce.It's an opportunity to taste different flavors of oil and the dishes Gérard prepares with the products of the moment, seasoned with meticulously selected first cold-pressed olive oils. Atypical vinaigrettes, combinations of olive oil and garrigue herbs and more original flavors, such as olive oil/strawberry or olive oil/ginger.If you wish, the chef, who is also a wine connoisseur, can suggest a wine and food pairing.Approximately 4 hours all-inclusive, from visit to meal. The 2 establishments are located close to each other on Cours Julien in Marseille.
Restaurant Gerarh is located in the lively Cours Julien district, also known as the "quartier des créateurs", right in the heart of Marseille.Chef Gérard Habib's cuisine is 100% home-made, creative, locavore and organic. The establishment is certified Ecotable (restoscore A) and Clef Verte. These two environmental labels - the best known in France - audit restaurants' commitment to the environment and health (waste sorting, combating food and energy waste, local and organic sourcing, respect for animal welfare, etc.).Restaurant Gerarh - a wine cellar - is also an artistic and event venue, where gastronomy, live music and exhibitions take place all year round. In a vast art deco-inspired dining room or on the terrace in the shade of the lime trees, you'll always be greeted with a warm welcome and the desire to help you discover new flavors.Above all else, the chef loves to share his passion for cooking, good Provencal produce and wine. His gourmet experiences "From market to plate", "Olive oil, in cooking and cosmetics" and "Wine and food pairing workshop" are just some of the activities he offers to help you get to know the Provencal terroir better and enjoy yourself at the same time!

Maison Ferroni produces a range of French spirits that all either have a history with or are deeply rooted in the terroir of Provence.
A sumptuous location for this historic monument, which offers an axceptional view of the emblematic Notre-Dame de-la Garde Basilica but also intimately with the today's Marseille.
The InterContinental Marseille-Hotel Dieu offers 194 rooms, including 15 suites. 72 of them offer a panoramic view of the Old Port or have private terraces overlooking the historic heart of the city.
The InterContinental Marseille-Hotel Dieu offers an authentic Marseille experience, which it strives to extend in the plates: besides Le Capian, cozy and trendy cocktail bar and Les Fenêtres, its 80-seat brasserie extending onto the impressive terrace with a view, the establishment has a gourmet restaurant of 40 seats, Alcyone, which received its first Michelin star in February 2014. At the stove, Lionel Levy, leader of modern Marseille gastronomy.
For relaxation, the hotel offers its huests to recharge their batteries in its Spa by Clarins, a 1,000m2 space with an indoor pool, two saunas and a hammam, as well as five treatment cabins using the prestigious line of products.
InterContinental Marseille also hosts the most varied events, thanks to its conference centre of 1,230m2 divided into fourteen rooms. On the ground floor, the Hall of Honor can accomodate up to 440 people in cocktail. The roomcan be divided into two plenary rooms, the Salon des Cordelles and the Salon des Accoules. The Major lounge can accomodate up to 150 people for cocktail parties, and is also modular and may be divided into three plenary rooms. There are also three fireplaces, a cultural centre and a terrace.
Actor and witness of the city's epic for centuries, it is the ideal place to fully live the Marseille experience.

Day 2
At the gateway to the Panier district, this artisanal cookie factory makes navettes, canistrelli, cucciole, croquants and almond macaroons every day.

A family tradition... from father to son... to great-granddaughter.the herbalist's shop has the label Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV). Located near the Tourist Office.
The Blaize family's story began in the Ecrins Valley, in the Hautes-Alpes. At the beginning of the 19th century, Toussaint Blaize, a pioneer, grew up surrounded by a wide variety of medicinal plants. He learnt how to use them, and how to treat his loved ones, and his neighbours with them. The village soon became aware of his talent and called upon his services. His reputation as a healer even extended well beyond the local area. This became his career and he decided to settle in Marseille, close to La Canebière. Père Blaize concocted new recipes and his name became a reference. In 1845, François took over the reins. Then followed Pauline and her husband, Joseph Bonnabel, then Paul, the first in the family to become a qualified pharmacist, and finally, Maxence, Martine's father.This passion became a family tradition. We stock the entire range of medicinal plants, aromatic plants, exotic plants, spices, plant powders, plant extracts (liquid extracts - sprays, tinctures), 100% pure essential oils, vegetable oils, dietary supplements, and 'Jardin de Blaize' natural cosmetics. We also make our own pharmaceutical preparations for herbal medicine, aromatherapy, homeotherapy and allopathy.

Linda the chef wanted to reproduce what she experienced during her travels around the world.Thus, you can choose emblematic dishes from Marseille or Provence in trays or sandwiches: daube, bouillabaisse with eggplant parmesan...Authentic and tasty street food in mobile mode!
