Top French Riviera Painting Classes

Experience Nice in a unique way by combining culture, discovery & creativity, and even gastronomy as an option. Your experience begins with a guided walking tour through the heart of Nice. As you stroll through the charming streets of the Old Town and the picturesque Port district, you'll discover the city's rich history, local traditions, architecture and hidden stories. The journey continues with a private watercolor workshop led by Alesia, a talented local artist partly trained in Nice. In a relaxed setting, you'll learn to capture the unique light and colors of the French Riviera while creating your own watercolor to take home. Complete your experience with a tasting of authentic Niçoise specialties at La Socca du Port, where you'll enjoy traditional flavors in a warm atmosphere. This experience combines sightseeing, creativity and local gastronomy, leaving you with unforgettable memories and your own handmade souvenir.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.