Top French Riviera Art Classes

Grasse is known as one of the world’s top perfume capitals. On this tour, you’ll go behind the scenes at classic perfume house Molinard and discover how a fragrance gets made. Learn from your instructor about the ingredients and techniques behind each perfume, and acquaint yourself with numerous scents. Then, as part of the workshop, you’ll work alongside an experienced perfumer to create your very own fragrance.

- Collective workshop - Duration: 45 min - Choice among 40 essences - 30 ml bottle - Perfume initiation

French perfume is widely recognized as the world’s best, and this workshop gets you exploring this aromatic world firsthand. Led by your instructor, you’ll learn the history of French perfume, the science and structure behind each scent, *and* you’ll mix and blend your own fragrance—going home with an irreplaceable souvenir.

Find out if you have what it takes to be a master perfumer during this hands-on workshop at the Molinard perfume boutique in Nice. Discover what makes French perfumes so prized, and learn how skilled mixologists combine different bases, fragrances, and oils to make sweet-smelling concoctions. Then, try your own hand at perfumery by blending ingredients to create your own signature scent to take home in a vial.

The Nice region is famous for perfume making, so seize the opportunity to create your own scent. Prebook to secure a place on a workshop run by Maison Molinard, one of France’s oldest perfume makers, and let a host guide you step by step. After a theory session, select your fragrance notes one by one, creating your own scent to wear and keep. Choose from various time slots for flexibility.

They say scents evoke memories, so why not create lasting memories in Nice? At Parfum et Vous delve into the history of perfumery, modern perfume trends, and what you should know when shopping for perfume. Become a perfumist yourself and experiment with different scents to create your very own perfume, all in the space of two hours.

Paint your own Riviera memory in just two hours. Step through the white glass-pane doors into a sunlit, street-front studio where a professional artist guides you brushstroke by brushstroke. Private experience, zero pressure, and all materials included. Choose your subject and medium, sip, laugh, create - and walk out with a signed canvas you’re proud to hang. More than a class, it’s a feel-good experience you’ll remember every time you see your painting. Bring friends and family or come solo - your choice. Leave with a frame-worthy canvas and a big smile.

This open-air art studio offers you an intimate and personalized experience in the heart of the old Antibes, in a typical Mediterranean setting. You draw against authentic landscapes — sparkling seas, historic ramparts and ochre roofs — carefully chosen for their light and inspiring atmosphere. Accompanied by a professional artist, you benefit from tailor-made instruction, whatever your level, in a calm and warm atmosphere. You can choose to leave the workshop or go directly to the place of creation, for more flexibility. All equipment is provided, and the group remains private, guaranteeing a privileged experience, where creativity and relaxation combine in the Mediterranean sun.

Tap in your creative side and unleash your inner artist with a painting class in Cannes. This private class will give you everything you need to create your own artistic masterpiece, including canvas, acrylic paint, and brushes. No experience necessary, with experienced art instructors to guide you every step of the way. Includes a glass of wine or coffee or tea.

Learn how to cook like a local, from a local, by signing up for this Mediterranean cooking class in the home of local culinary enthusiast with the host. Your host will teach you how to make traditional French Mediterranean fare using local ingredients, which you'll then sit down to enjoy together. Your host will be on hand to give you tips, not just about cooking, but also about Nice.

Discover expert painting techniques from a professional artist in a private class near Cannes. No previous painting experience is required, as the instructor will customize the lesson based on your skill level. All the essential materials needed for your masterpiece, including canvas, brushes, and paints, are conveniently provided. The laid-back atmosphere is enhanced with a locally produced wine and a hot drink of your choosing.

During this activity, you will assist in an exclusive painting workshop. You will get the chance to engage in a private painting workshop led by a professional artist. Unlike typical painting sessions, this experience includes a gourmet picnic featuring delicious food and refreshing drinks. It adds a culinary dimension to the artistic endeavor, allowing participants to indulge their senses while fueling their creativity. With the combination of painting, picnicking, and the picturesque surroundings of Nice, you are sure to create lasting memories. Whether it's capturing the beauty of the landscape on canvas or simply enjoying quality time with loved ones, this experience offers the opportunity for unforgettable moments.

Unconditional access to CAP3000’s exclusive VIP Lounge (Apartment Corso), Premium Lobby Services (tea, coffee, juices and cuteness at your discretion), a one-hour Private Personal Shopping Session and expert advice from your Fashion Expert. Do you have a crush on an outfit? Treat yourself with the €100 gift card included in this experience!

This artistic experience invites you to discover Nice through the observation sketch in an exceptional setting on the Castle Hill. Accompanied by a professional painter, participants learn to capture the lines, shapes and atmosphere of Nice landscapes through a simple and accessible approach. Unlike a classical painting course, the workshop favours spontaneous and easy-to-hand sketching techniques, even without artistic experience. In a small group and in a relaxed atmosphere, everyone progresses at their own pace while enjoying the panoramic views of the Bay of Angels and Old Nice. This activity combines creativity, relaxation and local immersion to offer an authentic and original moment away from traditional sightseeing.

Anyone can pick up a bottle of perfume from the French Riviera—but do you know how to make your own? Design and bottle your own custom wearable scent during this private luxury perfume workshop in the heart of Nice. Choose between 100 essences to blend, with hands-on instruction as you prepare the perfect take-home souvenir. VIP workshops include a complimentary Champagne or hot drink, served with snacks.

Grasse is renowned as the birthplace of the French perfume and the Molinard Perfume Factory is one of the oldest, dating back to 1849. On this VIP Workshop, peek behind-the-scenes at the Maison Molinard perfume factory, then learn the fine art of perfume-making during an expert-led masterclass and create your very own fragrance to take home.

Discover what it takes to be a master perfumer—and bring the perfume-making experience to life—when you book a hands-on, child-friendly workshop at Molinard Parfumerie. Located in Grasse (France’s perfume capital), the legendary perfume house invites kids aged 4–8 to mix their very own scents, which they can then take home with them. This educational and hands-on experience also includes souvenirs for adults.