Private Tour Medieval Villages Grasse Gourdon Tourettes St Paul

Nice, France

8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover 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. Head for this small village "GOURDON" perched at 758 meters, discover this medieval fortress and its beautiful castle built in the 8th century by the SARAZINS. Direction to Tourrettes sur Loup,discover how the houses are built up to the edge of the ravines used as ramparts to protect the village.The emblematic flower is the VIOLET. Once in Saint Paul de Vence, travel in the footsteps of the great artists of the 20th century. Painters, writers, sculptors, poets, who have made this village a high place of pilgrimage for artistic creativity. Discover and walk on the ramparts that protect this fortress. It houses masterpieces by artists such as Picasso, Matisse, Miró, Modigliani, Braque, Fernand Léger, marc Chagall.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Knowlegebal guide with University degree
  • Gratuities
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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.
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2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tourrettes-sur-Loup

After this dizzying session in the heart of the "Gourdon" eagle's nest, let's head to Tourrettes sur Loup; Provencal and medieval village. Explore the: (lanes, vaults, stairs, porches, lintels, etc.) of this medieval village and discover how the houses are built up to the edge of the ravines used as ramparts to protect the village from enemy invasions, (Germanic tributes , Huns, Sarazins, Savoy, the Grimaldi, Count of Provence…). Visit the Saint-Grégoire churches built in the 12th century. Admire and photograph "the violet", the emblematic flower and symbol of this village.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St-Paul-de-Vence

Once in Saint Paul de Vence, travel in the footsteps of the great artists of the 20th century; Painters, writers, sculptors, poets, who have made this village a high place of pilgrimage for artistic creativity, because the setting is idyllic! Take advantage of the position of Saint Paul de Vence high on a rocky outcrop located between the Alps and the Mediterranean, to take great photos. The vocation of this village as a military fortress fueled the greed of the medieval Provençal and Italian powers to control this village. Discover and walk on the ramparts that protect this fortress, erected under the order of King François 1er. The "la colombe d'or" inn is an emblematic hotel restaurant, it houses masterpieces by artists such as: Picasso, Matisse, Miró, Modigliani, Braque, Fernand Léger, marc Chagall Explore this flowery village which has become one of the high places of tourism, especially for its numerous art galleries. Wander the alleys; Admire the carved stone houses. Back home.
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2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour Medieval Villages Grasse Gourdon Tourettes St Paul?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Knowlegebal guide with University degree
  • Gratuities

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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