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Taste of Provence Tour from Nice

1. Taste of Provence Tour from Nice

Start your 5-hour tour with a drive from Nice to Saint Paul de Vence, an ancient village that’s considered the jewel of Provence. You’ll have free time to get acquainted with one of the most visited villages in France, which is best known for its art. Continue to Gourdon, a commune perched on a 760-meter-high peak that overlooks the Loup Valley. Known as the Eagle's Nest, Gourdon is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Enjoy the opportunity to explore this unique place. At the end of the tour, you’ll have some time to visit Grasse, the world capital of perfume, or you can choose to stop at the perfume factory.

From Nice: Full-Day French Riviera Sightseeing Trip

2. From Nice: Full-Day French Riviera Sightseeing Trip

Explore the famed countryside and towns of Provence on a full-day guided tour. Discover pine forests, vast vineyards, and the region's towns — from hidden gems like Tourettes-sur-Loup to famous destinations like Cannes. Begin your tour in Antibes where you'll discover the old town and market square. Stroll along Billionaire's Pier and admire the luxury yachts. Then switch gears and shop colorful wares at a traditional Provencal market. Continue your journey to the star-studded Cannes. Stroll along the Croisette and enjoy gourmet bites and shopping at luxury boutiques. Visit Saint Paul-De-Vence and walk in the footsteps of famous artists like Matisse, Picasso, and Chagall. Break for lunch and head to Grasse, the historical center of the French perfume industry. Stop at the renowned Fragonard perfumery and treat yourself to a special fragrance. Next travel to Gourdon, known as one of the most beautiful perch villages of France, and enjoy panoramic views. End your tour in the medieval village of Tourettes-sur-Loup, perched on a rocky buttress. Also known as Cite des Violettes, this village became a meeting place for artists in the 1920s and remains today an artistic haven on the Riviera.

Nice: Hinter Country and Medieval Villages Tour & Tasting

3. Nice: Hinter Country and Medieval Villages Tour & Tasting

Discover the medieval and perched villages typical of Provence on this guided tour with round-trip transportation from Nice. See the local people practicing art like glass blowing and taste local products like olive oil. Explore Biot, Saint Paul de Vence, Gourdon, and Grasse. Departing from Nice, start your trip by meeting glassblowers in the village of Biot. This village is a favorite spot for its glassblowing and ceramics. Afterward, visit one of the oldest oil mills in France and taste olive oils. Enjoy free time to have lunch (costs not included) and visit the village of Saint Paul de Vence, the second most visited village in France. Get to know this jewel of Provence, known for its many art galleries, before taking the road to the Gorges du Loup. Pass through the village of Tourettes sur loup (capital of the violet) and make a photo stop. About 10 minutes later, take advantage of a stop to admire the waterfalls of the Saut du Loup (wolf jump) and their indescribable magic. After the waterfalls, head to the medieval village of Gourdon, known for its incredible panorama over the whole riviera. Finally, you’ll visit the old town of Grasse, the capital of perfume, and have the opportunity to visit one of the best perfume factories.

From Nice: French Riviera and Provence Day Trip

4. From Nice: French Riviera and Provence Day Trip

Depart Nice and head to the elegant seaside resort of Antibes to marvel at the luxury yachts in Europe's largest marina at Port Vauban on arrival. Continue along the coast road to the famous town of Cannes. Follow in the footsteps of the rich and famous at the Promenade de la Croisette. Admire the handsome buildings on the seafront, including the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès where the Cannes Film Festival is held. Next, go to the beautiful village of Saint-Paul de Vence to see the historic ramparts that encircle the charming alleys, and then join the locals on the main square of the Grande Fontaine. Get some free time for lunch before going to the stunning Gorges du Loup in the mountains of Provence. Explore the medieval village of Gourdon, perched on a cliff overlooking the valley of the River Loup. End with a visit to the town of Grasse, where you can learn more about the history of perfume at the International Perfume Museum.

From Nice: Countryside Tour via Saut du Loup and Gourdon

5. From Nice: Countryside Tour via Saut du Loup and Gourdon

Begin your tour by the canyon of the Loup and the waterfalls of Saut du Loup. Then, visit the flower fields at the Lavanderaie de Marie (open all year) and its lavender fields (during the season from 15th of June to 15th of July more or less). After this, visit Gourdon, a medieval village with the best panorama over the coast. Continue your tour in Grasse, world capital of perfumes since the 17th century. Discover the Fragonard perfume factory and free time in the old town for lunch. In the afternoon, your guide will take you to the wonderfull lake of Saint-Cassien where you will have the opportunity to swim and to do water activities on the lake.

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This was amazing! Our guide picked us up from our AirBnB and we had a private tour of Provence. We visited several villages & towns and our guide made sure we had plenty of time at each. We learned so much from our guide!