Provence Countryside Small Group Day Trip with Grasse Perfumery Visit from Nice
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Nice, France
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See the best of beautiful Provence during a small-group day trip from Nice. Spend time visiting coastal Cannes, home of the world-famous film festival. Take a guided tour of a perfumery in Grasse, explore the medieval hilltop village of Gourdon, and roam the galleries and boutiques of Saint Paul de Vence. Transportation is taken care of, so you’re free to relax and enjoy the day. A small group size of no more than eight people ensures plenty of personalized attention from your guide.
- Tour of Cannes' port, famous boulevards, shops, and beaches
- Guided perfumery tour in Grasse
- Spectacular views from medieval Gourdon
- Explore Saint Paul de Vence, with its art galleries and picturesque laneways
- Minivan transportation limited to eight people
- Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your English-speaking driver on this small-group tour
- Pickup and drop-off from central Nice hotels
What's Included
- Professional driver/guide with onboard commentary
- Transport by 8 seater air conditioned Luxury Mercedes Minivan
- Tour guaranteed in English and in French. Other languages on request
- Free guided tour of Fragonard Perfume Factory (Grasse)
- Food and drink (unless specified)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Complimentary pick up from centrally located Nice hotels. Pick up not available from Cruise Ships
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
After meeting your guide outside your central Nice hotel for a convenient pickup, travel along the famed coastal road of the French Riviera. Admire the scenery as you make your way to Cannes, known for its famous film festival and sandy beaches.
Walk along Croisette Boulevard, window shopping on your way to the Film Festival Palace. There, see how many celebrity handprints you can find.
Next, head for the city of Grasse, the world capital of the perfume industry. Go on a guided tour of a perfumery to learn the complex art and science behind each scent, or enjoy some free time to explore Grasse on your own.
Continue up into the hills, taking in the increasingly dramatic views of mountains, valleys, and the Mediterranean Sea far below. Arrive at Gourdon, a medieval hilltop village, where you take a break for lunch (own expense) before continuing to Loup Gorges.
Pause for a brief photo-op at Tourettes/Loup before making your way to the final stop of the day—Saint Paul de Vence, the second-most visited village in the country. The charming historic lanes are lined with art galleries and pretty boutiques just begging you to browse. Enjoy some free time in Saint Paul de Vence before climbing back into the vehicle for the return trip to Nice.
Walk along Croisette Boulevard, window shopping on your way to the Film Festival Palace. There, see how many celebrity handprints you can find.
Next, head for the city of Grasse, the world capital of the perfume industry. Go on a guided tour of a perfumery to learn the complex art and science behind each scent, or enjoy some free time to explore Grasse on your own.
Continue up into the hills, taking in the increasingly dramatic views of mountains, valleys, and the Mediterranean Sea far below. Arrive at Gourdon, a medieval hilltop village, where you take a break for lunch (own expense) before continuing to Loup Gorges.
Pause for a brief photo-op at Tourettes/Loup before making your way to the final stop of the day—Saint Paul de Vence, the second-most visited village in the country. The charming historic lanes are lined with art galleries and pretty boutiques just begging you to browse. Enjoy some free time in Saint Paul de Vence before climbing back into the vehicle for the return trip to Nice.
1
Cannes
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Grasse
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Gourdon
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Gorges du Loup (Pass By)
4
Tourrettes-sur-Loup
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
St-Paul-de-Vence
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Duration of stops are approximate and may vary
- Foldable wheelchairs and strollers accepted
- Accompaniment required at certain sites for wheelchair users
- Complimentary baby and/or booster seats are mandatory for infants and are available only on request
- No tour departs without safety checks
- If minumum numbers (4 travellers) are not met, tour will not depart. In this case, an alternative or refund will be offered
- Due to timings of the tour, tour not suited to Cruise Ship passengers
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.6
based on 614 reviews
Robert_G, Mar 2026
Very good experience, our guide kouider was very attentive and we were impressed by his knowledge of the area
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Kouider.
We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on a future visit!
TOUR AZUR TEAM
Sherri_A, Jan 2026
We were picked up promptly by monsieur Antoine in a clean and very comfortable van.
He was very informative and friendly- he was able to communicate very nicely with two teenagers and keep them interested in the tour! His English was immaculate.
Our trip included Cannes, Grasse and Téo fantastic Provence villages in the mountains- Gourdon and St.Paul de Vance. Just absolutely gorgeous and well worth the trip.
We highly recommend this trip and this tour guide:)
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Dear Sherri,
We’re so pleased you enjoyed your tour with Antoine and that his friendly personality and clear English made the experience enjoyable for everyone, including the teenagers. Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence are truly beautiful places, and we’re delighted you had such a memorable day.
Thank you for recommending Tour Azur and we hope to see you again soon on the Riviera !
TOUR AZUR TEAM
Craig_E, Oct 2025
Had a great day out with Stefan as our driver and guide. He couldn't have been more attentive and had an excellent knowledge of Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon and Saint Paul de Vence and everywhere in between. Nothing was too much trouble and any instructions he gave us (e.g. meeting places, times etc) were clear and appropriate.
If you do a tour with this company and are lucky enough to get Stefan then you're assured of a great experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We are very happy that you had a great experience with Tour Azur. Our guides team wants always for you to have the best experience on the tours.
Stephan will be pleased after reading all your compliments. As we say it in French: Merci beaucoup for the recommendation.
We hope to see you soon on a next adventure with Tour Azur!
Tour Azur Team
Lesley_D, Oct 2025
Loved finding perfume that was best for me. It was so cool learning it. Seeing other towns in the area was fantastic.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Lesly,
We are grateful that you had a new experience with Tour Azur. It is wonderful that you loved this tour. The perfume discovery is a jam of the French Riviera. We hope to see you again on a new discovery with us!
Tour Azur Team
Regina_S, Sep 2025
Noa was a fabulous tour guide. He was kind and very informative. Made the trip so special. He explained everything beautifully.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Noa made your day in Provence so special. His kindness, clear explanations, and deep knowledge truly bring the region to life. We'll be sure to pass along your lovely feedback, it will mean a lot to him!
We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience.
Tour Azur Team
Russell_V, Sep 2025
This full day trip took in a great mix of the variety of Provence sites. From the glamour of Cannes, perfumes of Grasse to beautiful quaint old villages
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for joining us on the Provence Countryside Day Trip! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the variety of experiences, from the elegance of Cannes to the fragrant world of Grasse, and the charm of the Provençal villages. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Tour Azur Team
Katlyn_P, Aug 2025
We had a lovely day in Provence! The group paired with my husband & I for our tour cancelled, so we ended up with our own private tour on the last day of our honeymoon!! Overall, the van was very comfortable. All of the stops we made were beautiful. We loved the perfumery, the villages, and got some amazing photos! Definitely would recommend if you’re staying on the beach and want a day to see the countryside, I’d say it’s worth it!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Katlyn,
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review! We're truly honored to have been part of such a special moment during your honeymoon. We're glad you enjoyed the comfort of the van, the beauty of Provence, and the charm of the villages and perfumery. It’s great to hear you captured some amazing photos too! Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness, and we hope to welcome you again one day for another unforgettable experience in the South of France.
Tour Azur Team
Tatiana_A, Aug 2025
Be careful - they’ll forget to pick you up & blame the system’s date messing up. We had our whole week planned accordingly, and it was a bummer they messed this day up for us.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Dear Tatiana,
Thank you for your message.
Our booking system processes reservations automatically, and unfortunately, the requested date change from August 7 to August 6 was not received on our end. I'm truly sorry for the inconvenience this caused and understand how disappointing this must have been, especially with your week carefully planned.
Please know that your refund has already been processed.
Again, our sincere apologies for the disruption, and we hope we can welcome you on a future visit for the experience you truly deserve.
Wishing you a wonderful day ahead.
TOUR AZUR TEAM
Dinah_M, Jul 2025
Pick up at hotel and return to hotel so you can truly relax all day and not worry about traffic. Small group makes it very intimate so you never feel like being part of a herd!
Guide was a local who is very well informed. His English was impeccable because he was born in the UK.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Dinah,
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the comfort and convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off, it really does make for a relaxing, stress-free day. We're also glad the small group format made the experience feel more personal and intimate.
Your kind words about your guide are much appreciated. It's wonderful to hear that his local knowledge and impeccable English enhanced your tour!
We hope to welcome you back soon for more discoveries along the French Riviera.
Tour Azur Team
Larisa_M, Jul 2025
Had an amazing time on this tour, got to see a lot of beautiful places, and our driver was very helpful.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Larisa,
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so glad you had an amazing time and enjoyed the beautiful places along the tour. We're also happy to hear your driver was helpful throughout the day. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Tour Azur Team
Raquel_A, Jul 2025
There are a lot of interesting sites we were brought to within one day. The tour guide was very friendly and knew a lot of facts about the local region.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Raquel,
Thank you for your great feedback! We're glad you enjoyed discovering so many interesting sites in one day, and that your guide’s local knowledge and friendly attitude made the experience even more enjoyable. We hope to see you again soon for another adventure!
Tour Azur Team,
Martin_G, Jul 2025
The guide was nice but could have telled us more about the surroundings during the car drives, instead he often turned on loud music.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Martin,
Thank you for your feedback. We completely agree that playing loud music during the drives is not appropriate, especially when guests expect to learn more about the surroundings. This should not happen, and we sincerely apologize for the experience. We will make sure to address this with our guides to ensure future tours provide informative and enjoyable commentary throughout. Thank you again for helping us improve.
Tour Azur Team
AnaRosa_N, Jul 2025
The title says it all. At first I expected a run of the mill tour, you oooh and aahhh and point and take pictures. This tour was not that at all. Our tour guide Kad, was amazing. He was knowledgable about all of the locations we visited and would add in some great trivia facts about sights as well. He was witty and funny and made the experience an amazing one, while at the same time keeping us on schedule to see the most of everything on the tour. Never in my life did I expect to see such beautiful towns and landscapes. From breathtaking mountain top villages like Gourdon and Saint Paul de Vence to secret lavender fields hidden in the mountains. Truly spectacular. The Fragonard perfume factory in Grasse was also fantastic where you are able to see the historical process of perfume making and purchase smells of your hearts' desire, AMAZING!!! Thank you Kad for making this experience one of a lifetime of memories. I will never forget the beautiful sights, sounds, and smells I experienced on the tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Ana,
Thank you so much for this incredible review — we’re truly touched by your words. It means the world to us that this tour exceeded your expectations and became such a memorable part of your journey.
Kad will be absolutely thrilled to hear your praise. His passion for sharing the beauty and stories of our region, along with his humor and care for timing, are just what we hope every guest experiences. We’re so glad he helped bring the sights, sounds, and even the scents of Provence to life for you — from the perched villages of Gourdon and Saint Paul de Vence to the hidden lavender fields and the fascinating world of Fragonard in Grasse.
Thank you again for choosing Tour Azur and for sharing this experience with us. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Tour Azur Team
Teresa_P, Jun 2025
I think it’s good to know that this Viator is very reliable! They are on time for the trip. The tour guide is friendly and it’s make the trip fun.
And I felt safe too! We loved the trip.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear Teresa,
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you felt safe, had fun, and enjoyed the company of your friendly guide. Being on time and reliable is something we truly value, and we’re glad it made a difference in your experience.
We hope to welcome you again soon for another great adventure!
Tour Azur Team
RobinL_M, Jun 2025
It was a really nice day! The time went by fast. Pierre was great. Safe driver who shared a lot of great regional information. All the towns we visited were super lovely.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Robin,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had a great day and enjoyed the beautiful towns. Pierre will be happy to know you appreciated his driving and the regional insights he shared.
We hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable experience!
Tour Azur Team
Ofer_B, Jun 2025
Great way to see the charming villages located in the Cotes d’Azur region. Out driver and guide was excellent. We enjoyed the day.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy you enjoyed discovering the charming villages of the Côte d’Azur with us. It's wonderful to hear that your driver and guide made the experience even better. We hope to see you again for more exploring soon!
Tour Azur Team
Kaleena_T, Jun 2025
Great experience with Pierre! We loved that it was a small tour and we got to see so many beautiful areas of Provence.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Kaleen,
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so happy to hear you had a great experience with Pierre and enjoyed the charm of a small-group tour. Provence truly is full of stunning places, and we're glad you got to experience so many of them. We hope to see you again for another adventure soon!
Tour Azur Team
RICKI_F, May 2025
This is a very worthwhile excursion and I would give it 4.5 stars. Excellent places to see with a lot of historic value
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Ricki,
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found the excursion worthwhile and enjoyed the historical richness of the places visited. Your 4.5-star rating means a lot to us, and we’re always striving to make the experience even better. We hope to welcome you back soon for another journey through the beauty and history of the region!
Tour Azur team
Jill_L, May 2025
Wonderful way to see the French countryside, I would recommend. The tour guide was so attentive to my needs and knowledgeable about the areas.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Jill,
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your guide and experience with Tour Azur. We always strive to provide top-quality service and accommodate our guests’ needs whenever possible. We look forward to welcoming you again for more discoveries on the French Riviera!
Tour Azur's team
Catriona_D, Apr 2025
This was a really great day trip full of different things and interests. Nora was our driver/guide and she was great and very informative. I loved visiting the hill villages as well as seeing the perfume factory in Grasse and the sweet and jam factory. Highly recommend this trip
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Catriona,
We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the variety of experiences on your day trip—from the charming hilltop villages to the perfume factory in Grasse and the sweet and jam factory. Nora will be thrilled to know her knowledge and guidance made the day even more special. Thank you for the recommendation—we’d love to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Tour Azur team
Carolyn_H, Apr 2025
The tour was wonderful, despite rain! Because of the small group, our guide Thierry could be flexible, for example, taking us to the costume museum instead of the perfume factory tour. Thierry displayed excellent knowledge, grace, and thoughtfulness.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Dear Carolyn,
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, even with a bit of rain. Thierry will be so pleased to know his flexibility and knowledge made a difference to your day. He always strives to create a personalized and memorable experience, and your words are the best reward. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you again soon!
Tour Azur team
Catea_A, Feb 2025
One of the best trip had. Our guide Nora was very knoledgeble, friendly, it was a pleasure to have her as guide. Provence is gorgeous, the villages visited are full of history, very pitoresque, full of colours and art. The landsvape is fabulos. We definetly will return.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Dear Catea,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience exploring Provence with Nora. It’s always a pleasure to share these stunning landscapes and picturesque villages with our guests. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable adventure!
Tour Azur's team
John_T, Nov 2024
Enjoyed our trip through the country side visiting medieval villages. It’s nice to see how the folks go with their daily lives. I know it makes me appreciate life.
Nora our tour guide is excellent. Very knowledgeable and professional. Excellent tour guide.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear John_T,
Both your guide Nora and the team at Tour Azur are delighted to read your review, and thank you for recommending our services. We hope to see you again next time you visit Nice!
Sincerely,
Tour Azur
Johanne_C, Nov 2024
Small group is so much more enjoyable to be visiting and driving around. The last stop was too short so a better planning is needed.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Tour Azur thanks you for your review and is sorry that you felt that you did not have enough time at the last stop. Shared tours have to cater for all tastes and preferences, and while we understand your sentiment, we cannot neglect the other locations on the tour.
Sincerely,
Tour Azur
Julie_K, Nov 2024
Loved the towns of Gourdon and St Paul de Vence. Did not care for Cannes or the perfume factory visit in Grasse. Would have preferred to spend the entire day in Gourdon & St. Paul de Vence instead. Our driver Terry, was very professional and navigated the narrow roadways extremely well, but would have liked to have been given more info about the history and info about the areas we visited. He also made us reservations at a lovely restaurant in Gourdon which we thoroughly enjoyed.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear Julie_K,
Tour Azur and your guide Thierry thank you for your review. Unfortunately, shared tours run on specified itineraries and these cannot be changed, although we do understand your sentiment regarding spending the whole day in Gourdon and St Paul de Vence: two spectacular villages!
Sincerely,
Tour Azur
Leslie_L, Oct 2024
The towns we visited were amazing as was the countryside we travelled, but our guide Thierey
was what made our day! Such a knowledgeable person with much detail about the history of the places we toured. It made it so enjoyable to have the extra information.
He was very supportive as well, to get me in and out of the vehicle due to my knee. So patient and accommodating.
Overall though a magnificent day. Highly recommend to anyone who wishes a great tour of South of France Provence....
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Dear Leslie,
Tour Azur thank you for your review and are pleased that you enjoyed the tour with Thierry ! Thanks for recommending us!
Sincerely,
Tour Azur
Deborah_F, Oct 2024
Our guide took the time to give each individual special attention. History and commentary were excellent. Very courteous, patient and humorous. We had a fabulous time and would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Tour Azur thank you for the recommendation and are pleased you enjoyed the tour.
Sincerely,
Tour Azur
marianne_h, Oct 2024
Franciska was a friendly and informative guide giving an interesting view of the charming villages we visited in the country. A lovely day out and a change from the ordinary scene on the tourist coast. .
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Franciska, your guide, and Tour Azur are delighted to read that you enjoyed the tour.
Sincerely,
Tour Azur
Peter_C, Sep 2024
Rolf was an excellent guide , very informative. Got to go on stage at Cannes, had a wonderful meal in Aix en Provence.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Peter,
Rolf will be very pleased to read your review, both he and Tour Azur thank you for taking the
time to write it!
Sincerely,...
Sarunas_Z, Sep 2024
Ralf was a fantastic driver with plenty of facts and history of the places we visited. His knowledge was so interesting.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Rolf will be very pleased to read your review, both he and Tour Azur thank you for taking the time to write it!
Sincerely,
Tour Azur
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