Full day tour Medieval Villages Grasse Gourdon Tourettes St Paul
Overview
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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 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.
What‘s Included
knowledgeable guide with university degree
TIP
Coffee and/or Tea
Pickup points
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Guided tour: the most beautiful medieval villages, full day.
Pickup included
Reviews
234 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An absolutely wonderful day with Laurence!
86calgary,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s rare that I enjoy every aspect of a guided tour. But this one ticked all the boxes. Laurence is a fabulous guide and driver and picked us up right on time. I loved hearing her history, personal stories and best of all, her sense of humour. I don’t wear perfume but loved visiting the Fragonard factory in Grasse. Wonderful fragrance as soon as you enter. Our small group was shown around and I learned a lot about how perfumes are made. We got to test our ‘noses’ in guessing the smells. And there was never any pressure to buy as mentioned in a previous review. Although I did buy some wonderful gifts! After the tour we had time to wander Grasse on our own then off to 3 more medieval villages, each one so stunning. Laurence maneuvered the twisty windy roads (that are part of the Tour de France) with ease. She pointed out features of each village I would not have noticed and sent our tiny group off to explore, grab lunch or shop. I felt enough time was given at each stop. These are old medieval villages and have lots of narrow stone streets and stairs. Definitely not for those with mobility issues. Thank you Laurence for a wonderful day!
Must do if visiting Nice
Michael Z,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Travelled almost everywhere in Europe, sometimes hesitant to book a tour, and this tour with our guide was one of the best I ever had in Europe. Highly recommend taking the trip to see how perfume is made and the history of the area with stops at small medieval towns on the route. Beautiful photo opportunities every where. Really enjoyed this more than a trip to Monaco.
A perfect day in the Hauts Villages
Charmaine L,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This is a fantastic way to see remoter villages not easily accessible if you don't have access to a car. Laurence was an amazing guide, friendly, informative and knowledgeable. There was a perfect flow and cadence to the day. She shared useful information both during the tour and afterward through What's App. The only small issue was that we sometimes had difficulty hearing Laurence during the drive as we were sitting in the back of the van. Some sort of amplification might be helpful for those with hearing aids like ourselves.
We had a nice tour, very...
RonDuhl,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a nice tour, very small group, covered a lot of territory and beautiful landscapes and views.
This tour was absolutely...
Katlyn S,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was absolutely incredible! Our tour guide was so passionate about Nice and the small villages we visited. The day was the perfect beyond of exploring on our own and learning history and stories in the van on the way to each stop. This was the favorite part of our trip to southern France and I could not reccomend it more! Such a small, local, and intimate way to experience these villages. I also can’t speak highly enough about our guide, she had just learned English in under a year to do these tours and was so impressive to listen to and her passion for the history and the tour shone through more than anything else!
Highy recommend, would absolutely do this again
desm345,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.001000/10 recommend! I absolutely loved this tour and Laurence was a phenomenal, warm, friendly, and welcoming guide who knew many facts about each place we visited. The small group we were in (7, including myself) was a perfect size for the tour we did. I absolutely will do this tour again once I return to Nice, hopefully with Laurence once more.
A "NOT TO BE MISSED" TOUR TO AMAZING MEDIEVAL VILLAGES
N402ZVjeanetteh,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I highly recommend this tour with Laurence. She provides a small group tour to four villages that would be exceptionally difficult to do on your own. We found her to be a very good driver on the mountain roads and she was also able to provide interesting details about each village so that when we arrived we could take at least an hour to explore the highlights of each village on our own at our own pace. In the first village, Grasse, we had the opportunity to learn how perfume is made! In Gourdon we had the chance to order a yummy crepe that we took to eat on a bench while also enjoying the cliff side view.
A wonderful full day tour...
John S,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A wonderful full day tour with Laurence. She does a great job giving the history of each location, which were each charming and beautiful. Definitely, worth the time.
Unmissable medieval villages of Provence
Go46965265607,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful full day tour. Very complete, perfectly combining history, incredible views and relaxation. Nabil was an excellent guide, very professional and knowledgeable, passionate about the history of the region. He took us places to take good pictures and kept the group excited about his stories. I totally recommend.
Traveling through time
Judith W,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Nabil (a former teacher of history) was not only very knowledgeable about the history of the region but was an excellent driver as well. The villages were all very different. The perfume factory in Grasse was a treat. I now know why perfume can be so expensive! My favorite village was probably St Paul and walking the ramparts. The most stunning view was from Gourdon. A wonderful day!
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