Medieval Villages

Grasse - After guests are picked up, they will explore the city of Grasse, recognized as a “city of history and art” and listed by UNESCO as an “intangible heritage of humanity” since 2018.

Guests will enjoy insights and explanations about the towns and landscapes along the journey provided by their guide.

Grasse, the world capital of perfume. Visitors will tour the FRAGONARD factory. A colleague will lead the guided tour, showcasing 5000 years of perfume history, from the arrival of wildflowers to bottling, cosmetic products, and essences.

Stroll and discover the streets of the old medieval town of Grasse, whose origins date back to the Middle Ages. The Saracen Tower was built as a strategic point against attackers.

Visitors can also explore the Romanesque-style cathedral “Notre Dame du Puy,” constructed in the 12th century. Its bell tower stands 34 meters high, and the interior is richly adorned with magnificent paintings by “RUBENS.”

Gourdon - Gourdon, one of France’s most beautiful medieval villages, is perched on a rocky base at an altitude of 750 m, earning the nickname “Eagle’s Nest” for its view over the Loup valley.

Discover its ramparts and the 12th-century medieval castle built by the Saracens, with gardens designed by “Le Nôtre,” often serving as a stronghold. Stroll through the narrow stone streets with old houses and craftsmen.

Gourdon was an exceptional defensive location due to its strategic position. Enjoy the exceptional view extending to the Riviera from Victoria Square.

This classified site features a magnificent retaining wall. Visit the superb Romanesque Saint Pons chapel from the 12th century, restored with a medieval garden. Explore the 12th-century Saint Vincent church, listed in the inventory of historic monuments.

Tourrettes-sur-Loup - Discover the magnificent medieval village of Tourrettes-sur-Loup on the road to the Gorges du Loup, showcasing the charm of ancient villages on a rocky spur overlooking the Mediterranean. Violet and olive are its main crops.

Admire its rampart houses and the town hall, which was once a keep. Stroll through the narrow streets, vaulted passages, and old restored stone facades. Contemplate the town hall, formerly the 15th-century Castle des Villeneuve, and its charming square.

Visit the Bastide and the museum dedicated to violets. Admire the 30 workshops, galleries of artists, and craftsmen creating paintings, jewelry, weaving, and pottery.

St-Paul-de-Vence - Saint-Paul-de-Vence, the most visited medieval village on the Côte d’Azur, features fountains, vaults, craftsmen, and artists.

Explore the pedestrian streets to uncover its history and heritage through informative panels. Visit historic monuments such as the collegiate church, the Notre Dame des Gardettes Chapel, the Place de la Grande Fontaine, the Donjon, and the oil mill.

Stroll and admire the shops, galleries, restaurants, hotels, and ice cream parlors, capturing the charm of Provence with its stone streets. Enjoy a moment at the Place du “jeu de boules,” where great French artists like Lino Ventura and Yves Montant have gathered.

Marc Chagall, a renowned painter and sculptor of the last century, lived in Saint Paul de Vence. Visitors can see his grave.

French Riviera

Monte-Carlo - Monte Carlo
Take a photo break at Place du Casino, the famous Café de Paris, and its Casino.

Eze - Eze, a medieval village perched at 429 meters above sea level, offers a breathtaking panoramic view from the Esterel massif to the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. On a clear day, the Corsican mountains can even be seen. Let your eyes feast on the Mediterranean Sea and visit its craft shops.

Nice - Nice
Explore the city of Nice, founded by the Greeks under the name NIKAIA. This city has changed sovereignty multiple times, being Ligurian, Greek, and Roman, before becoming part of the Kingdom of Italy, then the Byzantine Empire of the East, and later Genoese, Provençal, Savoyard, Piedmontese, and finally French in 1860 under the Empire of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Discover this Latin, Mediterranean city through the architectural styles of its buildings. Drive along the famous Promenade des Anglais, admire the beautiful Art Deco hotels, and enjoy the turquoise beaches.

Admire “Old Nice,” its historic churches, and beautiful squares: Massena with its “Apollo” statue, and Place Garibaldi with its “Giuseppe Garibaldi” statue.

Take two panoramic photo stops to capture the view of the Bay of Angels and Nice, as well as the view of the famous Bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer and its Billionaires Peninsula, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat.

Antibes - Antibes
Admire the ramparts that protect this Greek city by following them along the seaside, offering a beautiful view of the luxurious Cap d’Antibes district, filled with stunning residences owned by millionaires from around the world. Don’t forget to admire the beautiful castle with two towers, now the National Museum of Picasso.

Walk along the docks of Port Vauban and marvel at the mega private yachts of billionaires who come from all over the world to enjoy the heavenly setting of the Côte d’Azur.

As you leave Antibes, enjoy the sight of the fortress “Fort Carré,” which overlooks the Vauban Port, built by the most famous military engineer in French history, “Vauban.”

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