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From Cannes: Saint Paul de Vence & French Riviera Perched Villages

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From Cannes: Saint Paul de Vence & French Riviera Perched Villages
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8 hours
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from Cannes or Antibes
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Private vehicle and driver
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Sightseeing Tour
In the middle of a wonderful landscape of a forest and cliffs, let yourself be driven by your private English speaking driver through charming villages perched on top of the hills with amazing panoramas and architecture. This tour will allow you to discover the amazing French countryside, full of history, culture and traditions!
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● Visit the world capital of perfume: Grasse
● Stroll around the medieval and narrow streets of the French Riviera perched villages
● Visit the most beautiful village of the Côte d'Azur: Saint Paul de Vence 
● Discover the history, architecture, traditions and gastronomy of this rich region

 

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Set out for a full day trip from the comfort of your luxury car and private knowledgeable English speaking driver visiting Grasse, a charming place renowned for its perfumes steeped in history and poetry. With its colors and its artistic soul, it is classified as a city of art and history and proudly overlooks the hinterland of Cannes. Get most in its postcards streets and discover its pretty historic center and discover some of the perfume houses, here the oldest house created the fragrances for king Louis XV! Ask us for the perfume workshops, a unique experience that we may book for you! 

Next head to Gourdon, archetype of the perched village just like an eagle's nest, at the end of a rocky outcrop, endowed with an extraordinary panoramic view over more than 80 kilometers of coast. Stroll throughout the remarkably harmonious group of medieval houses in white stone that crowd around their 12th century castle, surrounded by gardens designed by Le Nôtre, all perfectly maintained. Find local perfume and soap makers as well as glass blowers. 

Discover Tourettes-sur-Loup, the village of the violets. A lovely medieval village perched on rocky hills with a stunning medieval architecture and tranquil atmosphere. 

Next head to Vence, known as the 'City of Art' that attracted painters like Chagall and Matisse. It offers a breathtaking panorama from the top of the village. don't miss the Rosary Chapel, known as the Matisse Chapel!

Continue to the famous Saint Paul de Vence, a historic village with famous fountains, lovely streets and above all the the most famous perched village on the Côte d'Azur. Saint-Paul-de-Vence is a village that may surprise you with its history and traditions, and so its no wonder artists like Marc Chagall, Picasso and even Sartre chose this place of tranquility and inspiration to live. Enjoy the local shops and art galleries!

For art lovers, don't miss the Maeght Foundation.  A modern art museum with some of the biggest names in 20th-century European sculpture, including Miro, Giacometti and Braque. It is France’s most important art foundation and a leading culture institution wolrdwide.

Lastly, if time allows, visit Mougins, a calm typical medieval town worth a stroll!

INCLUDED/ NOT INCLUDED

Included

● Knowledgeable English speaking driver
● Mercedes vehicle or equivalent

Not Included

● Lunch
● Gratuity to the driver
● Entrance tickets for any other activity are to be paid on-site or to be included upon request
● Perfume Workshop Experience: If you desire to add this experience to your itinerary (extra fee) please let us know so Deluxe France can assure the reservation. 

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