Aixperiences: Semaine du Goût (13–19 Oct 2025) in Aix, Marseille & Provence — 20 tasty pop-ups & special menus

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Hungry for October? La Semaine du Goût is back 13–19 Oct with one delicious mission: help France taste better (and laugh at our own culinary faux-pas while we try). We combed through the official program and local agendas to bring you a curated hit-list for Aix, Marseille and Provence. Some are public, some school-only (noted), all are real and happening this week.

Tiny note: listings change quickly—always click through/phone to confirm before you go.

The 20 to taste

  1. Marseille (13005): “Soupe à la citrouille” — seasonal cooking mini-workshop (school group). 13 Oct. (Private / schools). Source: official program. (La Semaine du Goût®)

  2. Forcalquier (04): “Découverte des goûts” — sensory discovery workshop (Naturocuisine). 14 Oct. (Private / schools). (La Semaine du Goût®)

  3. Nans-les-Pins (Var): “Fabrication de sablés garnis” — pâtisserie pop-up at Pâtisserie Sainte-Baume. 13 & 16 Oct. (schools/private; contact for spots). (La Semaine du Goût®)

  4. Avignon (84): “Recettes à l’antique” — museum hands-on family workshop (free, booking required). 15 Oct, 14:30–16:00. (Avignon Tourisme)

  5. Luberon (84): “Visite-guidée + repas” — guided visit followed by a themed meal (7€). Sat 18 Oct, 11:30–13:00. (provenceguide.com)

  6. Mas-Blanc-des-Alpilles (13): multi-sensory kids labs + chef demo — “loto des odeurs,” “toucher mystère,” color tasting. Wed 15 Oct, 9:30–12:00 (free, book). (Alpilles en Provence -)

  7. Saint-Raphaël (83): dégustation terroir — syrups, local sodas & pastry tasting (inscription, limited seats). Afternoon slot. (Saint-Raphaël)

  8. Le Muy (83): “L’illusion des sens” — sense-trick workshop (schools; 13,14,16,17 Oct). Good template for class parents to ask about! (La Semaine du Goût®)

  9. Aix-en-Provence (city schools): menus inspirés de Cézanne — four themed menus tied to Cézanne 2025 and the city’s “ateliers du goût.” 2, 6, 10 & 14 Oct (within the week window). (Schools only.) (Mairie d'Aix-en-Provence)

  10. Forcalquier (04): Step-By-Step agro-food discovery — intro to products & processing (14 Oct). (Schools/private.) (La Semaine du Goût®)

  11. Marseille (citywide): municipal call set the tone — City-backed week with cuisine participative + dégustations hosted in centers; check your mairie d’arrondissement or school for the pop-ups nearest you. (Framework doc; events vary by venue.) (marseille.fr)

  12. Provence (regional): official week dates & aims — use the national portal to filter PACA and find late-added “Tables du Goût” (some post last-minute). (La Semaine du Goût®)

  13. Avignon area (84): hands-on food-color visit-dégustation — “Des aliments hauts en couleur” (Sat 18 Oct, 11:30). Regional science network listing. (echosciences-paca.fr)

  14. Manosque (04): restaurant d’application “Mont des Jeunêts” — ateliers du goût + lunch at the training restaurant (14–16 Oct; book). (AllEvents)

  15. PACA académie (Nice) notice — schools across the region plugging in 13–19 Oct; check your local school newsletter for workshops/menus. (ac-nice.fr)

  16. Aix/ Pays d’Aix: “À la table de Cézanne” — multiple chefs created Cézanne-inspired menus this year; a few run into October—perfect tie-ins the same week. (Call venues; some menus end 12 Oct, some extend.) (Cezanne 2025)

  17. Var Estérel (83): “Localissime” charter week — network of restaurants highlighting local, seasonal menus during Semaine du Goût; watch participating houses’ feeds for special cards. (esterelcotedazur-agglo.fr)

  18. Luberon/Avignon: museum family track — second session of the “Recettes à l’antique” program (same link; additional slots often open if full). (Avignon Tourisme)

  19. PACA round-up (press/agenda pointers) — broader southern listings historically point back to the official map; use them to discover smaller village pop-ups. (rtsfm.com)

  20. National social feeds with daily drops — the week’s Instagram & Facebook add last-minute open workshops/menus; check each morning. (Instagram)

Tip: When a listing looks “privé/écoles,” call the venue; some open a few public seats at the last minute.

How to use this list (fast!)

  • Click through the source links to reserve.

  • Search the official map by department: 13 Bouches-du-Rhône, 83 Var, 84 Vaucluse, 04 Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. New pop-ups appear all week. (La Semaine du Goût®)

  • In Aix, ask at your neighborhood mairie annex and at school canteens for public tastings tied to the Cézanne menus. (Mairie d'Aix-en-Provence)

  • In Marseille, check your maison pour tous/centre municipal; many host cooking-together hours and end-of-session tastings. (marseille.fr)

Getting there (Aix ↔ Marseille ↔ Provence)

  • Aix ↔ Marseille: TER or Cartreize/LR A50/A51 bus lines; allow buffer—workshops don’t love latecomers.

  • Avignon, Alpilles, Luberon, Var: TER + local buses; many rural pop-ups are walkable from village centers—confirm the exact venue when booking.

Mini French help (A1 → Advanced)

  • A1: “Je réserve pour deux / à 11h30.” “Y a-t-il des options sans porc / végétariennes ?”

  • A2: “C’est une animation ouverte au public ou réservée aux écoles ?”

  • B1: “Est-ce un atelier participatif avec dégustation à la fin ? Faut-il apporter un tablier/boîte ?”

  • B2: “Le menu met en avant des produits AOP/IGP locaux—lesquels précisément ?”

  • Advanced: “Quel fil conducteur sensoriel avez-vous choisi (textures, couleurs, terroirs) et comment cela se traduit-il dans l’assiette ?”

Why it matters (and why we love it)

Semaine du Goût is France at its most generous: chefs, farmers, bakers, museums and schools opening doors so we can sniff, slice, stir, and taste together. And yes, we will absolutely clap if you correctly say bouillabaisse without panic. Official week dates: 13–19 Oct 2025. (La Semaine du Goût®)

Sources & booking hubs

Your turn 👇

Where are you booking? Share a link to any pop-up you spot in your quartier (especially in Aix!) and tell us your French level. Bonus points if you report back with a new word you learned through your taste buds. 🍎🥖

Location: Aix-en-Provence, France