Villages Médiévaux,Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes sur Loup, St Paul
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8 hours
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Visit the medieval villages of the hinterland of Nice, historic, authentic and full of charm, Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup and Saint-Paul-de-Vence.You will have enough time to discover each village.
This guided tour will take you back in time, you will discover beautiful landscapes, breathtaking views, monuments, artisans, culinary specialties, violet ice cream.... An unforgettable day awaits you with a confirmed, friendly and passionate guide.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Confortable Shoes
Water
Cream
What To Expect
Grasse
Once customers have been collected at the pick-up point, you will discover the city of Grasse, labeled "city of history and art", also listed by UNESCO as an "intangible heritage of humanity" since 2018. You will benefit from the information and explanations of the towns and landscapes along the route that your guide will give you. Grasse, world capital of perfume. You will visit the factory GALIMARD.A colleague will give you the guided tour. You will see 5000 years of perfume history, from the arrival of wild flowers to bottling, cosmetic products and essences. Stroll, discover the streets of the old medieval town of Grasse, its beginnings date back to the Middle Ages. They built the Saracen Tower, which was one of the strategic points against the attackers. You can also visit the Romanesque style cathedral "Notre Dame du Puy" built in the 12th century. Its bell tower is 34 meters high and the interior is richly decorated with magnificent paintings by "RUBENS.
Gourdon
Gourdon, one of the most beautiful medieval villages in France, built on a rocky base at an altitude of 750 m, nicknamed "Eagle's Nest" because it overlooks the Loup valley. Discover its ramparts, its 12th century medieval castle built by the Saracens with gardens designed by "Le Nôtre", it often served as a stronghold. Stroll through these narrow stone streets with its old houses and craftsmen. Gourdon, was an exceptional place of defense due to its strategic positioning. Enjoy this exceptional view all the way to the Riviera on Victoria Square. Classified site with its magnificent retaining wall. Visit its superb Romanesque Saint Pons chapel from the 12th century, restored with a medieval garden. Explore the 12th century Saint Vincent church, it is listed in the inventory of historic monuments.
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Villages Médiévaux,Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes sur Loup, St Paul
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What‘s Included
Excursion
Pick-up and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guide
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
103 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An Amazing Day with Laurence! Villages Médiévaux,Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes sur Loup, St Paul
Global721062,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an absolutely amazing day with Laurence! From the moment she arrived, she was punctual, professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and a fantastic driver. Her sense of humor is unmatched, she had us laughing all day long, with more than a few belly laughs along the way! The tour itself was wonderful, with just the right amount of time at each stop. She shared so much interesting information and local insight, making every place come alive. This was truly one of the highlights of our trip - for both my teenage daughter and me. If you are considering this tour, do not hesitate. Laurence is exceptional, and I cannot recommend her highly enough!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
medieval tour
Gary L,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of slippery stones in walkways. Be careful. Wear comfortable shoes that don't slip on wet surfaces.
Charming and authentic
Anna P,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A beautiful day seeing villages that were a thousand years old. The art, the people, the history was truly a magnificent privilege to be a part of. Our guide Lawrence was absolutely charming. She loves her job and is it shows. She was kind and funny and an absolute joy to be around. This is one tour I highly recommend.
Fantastic tour, a great way to see these medieval towns.
Sharon P,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Whilst we had a little confusion about pick up point at the beginning of the trip, our guide was super friendly and very chatty. She was extremely entertaining and helpful. The destinations were picturesque. Of course we couldn't help but indulge ourselves in some perfume from the oldest perfume maker in Grasse, and tried the famous violet icecream in Tourettes. We loved the small cosy bus, just the right size tour to make it personal and friendly.
Overall good
605silviaq,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite the fact the guide cancelled on my scheduled day and I was asked to move to next day, it was a great day. Guide Lawrence was lovely -and her colleague Nabil were enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I wish we had more time in each village but… c’est la vie.
Nice day trip!
Corinne C,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very fun day seeing the smaller villages of the French Riviera. Our guide, Laurence, was a lot of fun and cared very much about making it the best day possible for everyone on the tour.
Great Experience
Rebecca K,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You see a lot of nature along with the villages. All 4 villages are different. Some we plan to revisit for more time.
Great tour of four Mid evil villages
Edward K,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour. We visited 4 Mid-evil Villages. We had the right amount of time in each stop. We got to see so much. Our tour guide was wonderful even giving us a ride back to the cruise terminal
Lawrence our guide is the...
Genevieve D,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lawrence our guide is the best! She cares for customers and gave great recommendations. Very informative and didn’t feel rushed on each stop.
Beautiful Medieval Villages
Judi C,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful tour, well planned with good timing. 3 different medieval villages, all with their own characteristics. And sweeping views of the valleys and coast. Personally I wasn’t very interested in the perfumery but it was just a short part of the tour and very informative. Laurence was the perfect hostess/tour guide. Lots of information and took great care of the group.
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