Grasse - Saint Paul de Vence - Loup Valley - Full Day Tour

Departing from your hotel, your expert driver guide will drive you to visit the beautiful countryside of the French Riviera. The visit starts in Tourettes-sur-Loup, a fortified village renowned for its cultivation of violets. The heart of the village, which has preserved its medieval architecture almost intact, is home to several studios and galleries run by artists and craftsmen: weavers, potters, ceramists... The village of Gourdon is one of the most stunning perched villages of Provence which offers fantastic views of the coast and the valley. The village, listed as one of the most beautiful villages of France is very attractive and beautifully restored with medieval streets, old houses, artisan shops... There is also a 9th century Château de Gourdon, which is surrounded by gardens designed by the renowned Andre Le Notre. Then, you'll visit Grasse, known as the perfume capital of the world. The old town is a real highlight in Grasse with the tall narrow houses painted in pastel orange colors to brighten the narrow streets. We can arrange a visit to a "perfumerie" to discover how perfume is created. We would recommend enjoying lunch at La Colombe d'Or, a local restaurant in St-Paul-de-Vence. This old fortified village will charm you from its original stone gateway to its narrow and cobbled streets. You will enjoy visiting some of the highest quality art galleries in the village and The Fondation Maeght, the modern art museum. We will continue the visit and explore Vence a small town with many historical monuments such as the Cathedral of the Nativity of Saint Mary or the Chapelle du Rosaire also called Matisse Chapel as it was designed and decorated by Henri Matisse. The day ends at the small medieval town of Biot, well known for its glass-blowing. There are many shops and workshops that will introduce you to the art.