Uzès CULINARY ADVENTURE
Join me in my sparkling medieval French home town, where the sun shines 300 days a year and every meal is washed down with Rosé.
Uzès is a sun drenched and utterly gorgeous old town in the Occitanie region of Southern France, half an hour from Nimes. It is authentic, has no beach, no bling and is preserved in white stone. We have a castle, a real Duke and are graced with one of the best markets in the South, and it’s where I live for half the year. Think Pelardon goat cheese, pissaladière, truffles, olives, lamb, anchovies, parsley-sage-rosemary & thyme, tapenade, olive oil, seafood, fish from the coast – and of course an entire region dominated by wine. The last time someone drank water in Uzès was when there was a flood and the rosé ran out.
We will be based for 6 nights in the centre of town and radiate out to visit places like Nimes and St-Remy-de-Provence, coming home to our own beds each evening. There will be traditional Southern French cooking classes from me and guest chefs, lots of wine education, cultural visits, shopping tours for men’s provencal shirts & espadrilles.
The last night bash will be the usual top-secret affair involving a romantic location, dressing up, live music, singing, dancing and guess what? More wine.
This tour includes a significant amount of walking in warm temperatures. For your comfort and enjoyment, participants should be in good health and able to walk for extended periods.
2026 UZÈS TOUR
Occitanie region / Southern France
5 – 11 June
Cost
NZD 8,500 per person
(based on twin share).
This includes 6 nights accommodation, Peta and our local guides, group transfer from Nimes station on days 1 & 7, internal transport, cooking classes, entrances, all meals & wine with meals.
NZD 1,200 accommodation single supplement subject to availability.
Maximum of 12 guests.
Accommodation
In Uzès we stay at
Boutique Hotel Entraigues
“I joined Peta’s Uzès trip in June 2025, and it was truly the best travel experience I’ve ever had. The small, intimate group made every moment feel personal, and each excursion was thoughtfully curated and absolutely unforgettable. The cooking classes—both at Peta’s home and at other beautiful locations—were a highlight. Visiting her home felt like stepping into a warm, joyful gathering; she is incredibly welcoming and full of energy. From wandering the local markets to select fresh produce, to preparing meals together, every step of the journey was meaningful and fun. Uzès is a magical village, and Peta’s hospitality brings it to life in a way that feels both authentic and inspiring. I would wholeheartedly recommend this trip to anyone, and I would love to experience it all over again one day
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“Thank you Peta for the most amazing seven day cooking/cultural/wine tasting experience in Uzes. There were far too many good times to write about, however visiting the local market, buying food then travelling to your friend’s amazing property to enjoy that hands-on cooking class, then to sit down with divine local wines to enjoy the meal we had prepared together was very special. You offered a great balance of cooking, touring, local history and culture. Because you have spent so much time in Uzes you were able to give us such a well organised, fantastic week with some great walks, delicious food, great conversations and great wine – offered with such generosity. It was brilliant to be based at the same hotel that we came home to each night. I’m going to try and come again next year.”
“The tour was so well organised, with such a variety of experiences packed in, food was FABULOUS, the hotel was gorgeous and Uzès your quintessential ancient French village! Well done you. Hopefully it won’t be the last you see of me. LOVED the Basque tour and now Uzès. My sister Claire had the time of her life. THANK YOU!”
Our mission has always been to provide really authentic gastronomic and cultural experiences. We travel initially to lose ourselves and next to find ourselves, because travel cracks us open and so pushes us over all the walls and low horizons that habits and defensiveness set up.
Behind every person and every household is a story of local traditions and daily life in villages and towns. Traditional food is about ancestral memories and looking back and holding on to old cultures – it is profoundly about identity. Come with us and partake in the honesty, grace, generosity and fun that is a Peta Mathias tour. Suitable for fit and healthy gastronomic adventurers!
