Full day tour Medieval Villages Grasse Gourdon Tourettes St Paul
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8 hours
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This is not a tour where you spend most of your time driving in traffic jams! It's not a chase like many other tours. I built the tour to avoid this problem, you will have enough time to enjoy each spot with the help and instructions of a professional guide.
Treat yourself to a trip to the Middle Ages! Discover the most beautiful Provencal medieval villages, a cultural and architectural wealth!
Grasse, Gourdon, Tourettes-sur-Loup and Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
Visit the historic FRAGONARD museum factory of fragrance in Grasse.
Discover Grasse : It's saracens tower and it's unbelievable cathedral.
Admire panoramic views of gourdon and valey of loup.
Enjoy an ice cream made from the "violet" flower in Tourettes sur Loup.
Discover dozens of art galleries in Saint Paul de Vence.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pick-up and drop-off included at the locations indicated in Nice for shared tours. For addresses outside Nice, pick-ups and drop-offs are only possible with private tours.
The tour time is 8 hours, including driving time.
If you are a group of more than 8 people, contact us for a 30-seat bus.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
knowledgeable guide with university degree
TIP
Coffee and/or Tea
What To Expect
Grasse
Driving to our first experience: Grace Village. Start your tour by visiting Grasse, listed in November 2018 on the list of "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" adopted by "UNESCO", for its know-how linked to the perfume industry. Stroll through the old streets of Grasse known for the workshops of the tannery industry in the Middle Ages. Then treat yourself to a visit to the historic "FRAGONARD" factory, one of the 60 companies that manufacture fragrances and essences, to understand the process of changing flowers into perfume. The rare flowers of the Pays de Grasse (lavender, myrtle, jasmine, rose, wild orange blossom, mimosa) make Grasse the world capital of perfume.
Gourdon
After this fragrant break, head for this small village "GOURDON" perched at 758 meters, between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea, discover this medieval fortress and its beautiful castle built in the 8th century by the SARAZINS. Discern the strategic advantages, (the control of all "the valley of the wolf", the Mediterranean coast and the access to the Alps), to understand the fight for the control of this fortress, between the medieval powers until the German armies during the World War II.
Options
Guided tour: the most beautiful medieval villages, full day.
Pickup included
Reviews
131 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun visit to medieval villages
Bhanu N,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guides were very friendly and competent, we got to see 4 very cute medieval villages and learn some history.
Don’t Hesitate
Lisa P,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Laurence was an AMAZING and lovely tour guide. She made this day tour a wonderful experience for our family of 5. Do not hesitate to book. Her knowledge of the area and appreciation of these small villages made for a fantastic tour.
More people on tour than promised
Steven J,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
3.00The tour was fine, comparable to other tours we have taken. But be aware that the tour maximum is not 16 as stated. The tour group was composed of three vans of 8 people each. So if you want a small group tour this is not for you.
Beautiful day in Medieval Villages
Alana K,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Informative tour with plenty of time to explore on your own. Historical villages were so beautiful and the drive was not too long to each one. The only issue I had was the tour description said 2.5 hours in Saint Paul de Vence and we really only got 1 hour there. I was slightly disappointed at this discrepancy, but everything else was wonderful.
Got my steps in
Eric L,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a wonderful walk through history. Tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the castle and the area. The hike through the forrest, while tough in areas, was both scenic and historical. Bring your hiking shoes so you can experience the awe of reaching the top of the mountain!
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