Grasse, Gourdon and Valbonne Day Trip from Nice

Experience the charm of Provence's villages with this full-day excursion to Grasse, Gourdon and Valbonne from Nice. Join this approximately 8-hour tour and travel to the fragrant city of Grasse from a comfortable luxury minivan. In small groups of 8 people and with a local guide you will visit the Fragonard perfume factory in Grasse, discover the medieval villages of Valbonne and Gourdon and enjoy a delicious wine tasting .

On this full-day getaway, your guide will pick you up from your hotel for an approximately 50-minute drive to the city of Grasse, the perfume capital of France . With your guide and your group you will walk through the cobbled streets of Grasse's old town and enjoy a guided tour of the famous Fragonard Perfumery . You will learn about the intriguing history of this perfume house, the importance of the perfumer's trade and learn all about the perfume manufacturing process.

Breathe in the scent of lavender, jasmine and mimosa that envelopes this village and continue your journey to the pretty medieval village of Valbonne. You will walk through the charming streets of this small Provençal village and explore the many local craft shops. Here you will have some free time to have lunch on your own in one of the traditional cafés in the old town, before returning to the minivan.

At the top of a rocky cliff you will arrive at the majestic village of Gourdon . Along the way, you'll enjoy a walk along the Loup River, past impressive waterfalls and up to a small lookout point for great views of the Côte d'Azur . You'll also have the opportunity to visit the church and explore the old town with its stone houses.

On your return to Nice, you will make a final stop at a winery for an extensive tasting of local wines . You will visit the beautiful winery, its amazing vineyards and taste different red, rosé and white wines with incredible views of the sea.