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Escape Nice for a day of hilltop villages, perfume workshops and sweeping Riviera views. This small-group tour visits Grasse, Tourrettes-sur-Loup and Saint‑Paul de Vence with guided commentary and scenic photo stops.
Escape Nice for a day of hilltop villages, perfume workshops and sweeping Riviera views. This small-group tour visits Grasse, Tourrettes-sur-Loup and Saint‑Paul de Vence with guided commentary and scenic photo stops.
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Operated by THE TRAVEL EXPERT · Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
You step away from Nice’s palm-lined Promenade des Anglais, settle into an air-conditioned minivan and the coast peels away into limestone ridges and terraced hills. Within an hour the Mediterranean light shifts — sharper, thinner — and the road climbs toward stone villages that seem to hang above the sea. The day moves at the pace of narrow lanes: perfume ateliers in Grasse, cobbled steps in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and the high-walled galleries of Saint‑Paul de Vence where Chagall once found his light.
moderate.
8–9 hours.
Good for travelers who can walk short uphill stretches, manage stairs, and stand through guided visits.
The full-day excursion runs about 8–9 hours, including travel time, guided stops and a lunch break in a perched village.
Yes — hotel pickup and drop-off in central Nice are included; confirm your exact pickup time with the local operator before departure.
The itinerary includes a guided visit to a perfume workshop (Fragonard); most village visits are self-guided and entrance fees for optional sites are not typically included.
Accessibility is limited in many medieval villages because of cobblestones and stairs; request accessibility assistance when booking and discuss needs with the operator.
These villages grew from medieval defensive sites and later became artistic hubs; Grasse’s perfume industry expanded in the 18th century with flower cultivation and production techniques still visible today.
Tourism pressure is managed locally through restricted vehicle access in village centers and promotion of small-group visits; respect footpaths, avoid trampling garden beds and support local artisans.
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