French Riviera: Perfume Creation Workshop & Glass Blowing Experience
● Delight your senses in Grasse, the world capital of perfume making, where you'll craft your own signature scent with the guidance of a professional nose.
● Immerse yourself in the rich artisanal heritage of Biot, known as the 'City of Arts and Crafts', and explore its renowned glassmaking tradition.
● Discover the stunning landscapes and winding streets of Grasse and Biot, perched atop picturesque hills overlooking the Mediterranean.
Begin your private tour in Grasse, an enchanting town nestled on the Route Napoleon, often hailed as the balcony overlooking the Mediterranean. Renowned as the world capital of perfume-making, Grasse boasts a rich heritage intertwined with the scents of special flowers like myrtle, lavender, roses, orange blossoms, mimosas, and the iconic jasmine. It's here in Grasse where legendary perfumes have been crafted for esteemed houses such as Dior and Chanel, the latter even maintaining its own rose fields in the area.
As you wander through the picturesque streets and historic squares of the city, immerse yourself in the essence of perfume history. Then, prepare for a unique olfactory journey as you participate in a perfume workshop alongside a skilled nose assistant. Channel your creativity and blend your own signature scent at one of the world's most renowned and historic perfume houses, right here in the heart of France.
Following the perfume workshop, take a moment to savor a delectable lunch, refueling for your next adventure.
Your driver will then take you to Biot, a medieval town known as the 'City of Arts and Crafts'. Situated atop a scenic hill, Biot boasts a rich history of craftsmanship dating back to antiquity, specializing initially in ceramics. Over time, it became renowned for glassmaking, producing jars and containers for food and wine. Biot's glass exports have spanned the globe since the 16th century, reaching destinations worldwide. Explore Biot's glassmaking heritage at the local museum, which showcases antique and modern pieces. The distinctive Biot style features tiny bubbles within the glass, created by sprinkling bicarbonate during the glassblowing process, resulting in a unique textured finish.
Explore a living studio: in the purest tradition of craftsmanship, the transmission of the glasswork is above all a matter of gestures and words. You too can discover the know-how of the master glassblowers, who will show you all the stages of glass making, from picking by the kid (apprentice glassblower) to finishing by the master glassblower. Demonstrations that will amaze young and old alike in a glassworkers’ hall full of history and passion since 1956.
By the conclusion of your tour, your knowledgeable driver will ensure a comfortable journey back to your accommodation in the French Riviera.
*Please note that this itinerary is available from multiple departure cities and hotels throughout Riviera.
*Please note that the sites visited and the sequence of visits may vary depending on your place of stay, as well as the opening hours and availability of slots for the perfume experience and the glass-blowing museum.
*In Riviera, our tours include the services of a knowledgeable driver. He will provide a panoramic tour, stops for pictures, good local knowledge and light historical explanations. When parking allows it, he accompanies the clients to the sites. If you or your clients are looking for deeper historical explanations, we advise adding a licensed guide.
*Would you wish to participate in a glass-blowing workshop to blow your own glass (optional), please let us know.
Included
● Knowledgeable English speaking driver
● Mercedes vehicle or equivalent
Not Included
● Lunch
● Gratuity to the driver
● Create your own perfume experience and glass-blowing studio's entrance tickets to be included depending on availability and client's wishes
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