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Full-Day Shared Tour Provence and its Medieval Villages from Nice

4.7(66 reviews)Nice, France
9hDurationPortuguese, English, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupModerateLevel

About this experience

Participants will explore the medieval villages of Provence in a single day. The tour begins with a meeting at your hotel in Nice, followed by a ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with a small group. Key stops include the Parfumerie Fragonard in Grasse, as well as the villages of Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It is suitable for those interested in cultural and scenic experiences, but may not suit travelers seeking a fast-paced itinerary. It is important to note the tour is conducted in a group setting and includes transportation, but does not specify what is excluded or any other restrictions.

Itinerary

1

Grasse

We start at Grasse, a city of perfumes since the 17th century, today the world capital of perfumery. It is also called the "capital of flowers and perfumes". It is a typical city of Provence. You are offered a visit of the old town or Fragonard perfumery.

2

Gourdon

You will then continue onto Gourdon, where you will be able to stroll around the beautiful medieval village and admire a breathtaking landscape from the top of this fortified little town.

3

Cascades du Saut du Loup

On the way, you will admire the very picturesque waterfalls of the Saut du Loup with emerald colored pools.

4

Tourrettes-sur-Loup

Then you will discover Tourrettes-sur-Loup, charming perched medieval village that is called "City of Violets”. On its streets, you will find the workshops of ceramists, painters, sculptors, leather craftsmen and weavers.

5

St-Paul-de-Vence

To complete the tour you will visit one of the best-preserved fortified villages in the South of France, namely St Paul de Vence. There, walking through the narrow winding streets, vaulted alleyways and arcades, you will be transported back into the Middles Ages.

What's included / not included

Transfert from/to hotelProfessional guideFragonard perfumery guided visitAir conditioned vehicleThe visit of Saut du Loup waterfalls
Food & DrinkGratuities

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Good to know

  • Infant seats are available on request, if it is made during booking
  • A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
  • If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the tour is subject to rescheduling or cancellation. The tour is also subject to cancellation in the event of logistical/mechanical issues outside the activity provider's control or sick staff. Please have a secondary time slot ready the next day if possible
  • This tour is available only from Nice
  • The pickup and drop off from places other than Nice is not provided
  • The total tour duration is 9 hours (Transportation from the pickup to drop off in Nice is already included in the total duration)

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