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Full day tour Medieval Villages Grasse Gourdon Tourettes St Paul
Nice, French Riviera, France, Europe
$166.64
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Overview
The Full-Day Guided Tour of Provence takes you through the enchanting medieval villages of Grasse, Gourdon, Tourettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. With an experienced guide by your side, you’ll have ample time to soak in the history and beauty of each location without the hassle of traffic.
- 🕰️ Full-day guided tour lasting 8 hours, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of Provence's medieval architecture and culture.
- 🏰 Visit Grasse, a UNESCO-recognized town known for its perfume heritage, where you can wander through charming old streets.
- 🌸 Enjoy an insightful tour of the historic FRAGONARD factory in Grasse, learning about the art of perfume-making from flowers.
- 🌄 Admire breathtaking panoramic views from Gourdon, a village perched at 758 meters, steeped in medieval history.
- 🏛️ Explore the medieval fortress of Gourdon, built in the 8th century, and understand its strategic importance throughout history.
- 🖼️ Stroll through the picturesque lanes of Tourettes-sur-Loup and visit the 12th-century Saint-Grégoire church.
- 🌼 Savor local delicacies, including ice cream made from the village’s emblematic "violet" flower in Tourettes-sur-Loup.
- 🎨 Discover the artistic legacy of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a haven for artists like Picasso and Chagall, and explore its numerous art galleries.
- 📸 Capture stunning photos of the village’s ramparts and the scenic landscapes between the Alps and the Mediterranean.
- ☕ Complimentary coffee and/or tea included to enhance your experience throughout the tour.
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Guided tour: the most beautiful medieval villages, full day.
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- knowledgeable guide with university degree
- Coffee and/or Tea
- TIP
Meeting point
stand in front of the office de tourisme (located next to Nice Ville train station), the guide will ask you for the reservation name.
Stant up in front of Mc Donald's the guide will asking you for your name of booking.
Return details
stand in front of the office de tourisme (located next to Nice Ville train station), the guide will ask you for the reservation name.
Stant up in front of Mc Donald's the guide will asking you for your name of booking.
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GrasseDriving 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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GourdonAfter 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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Tourrettes-sur-LoupAfter 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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St-Paul-de-VenceOnce 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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Full day tour Medieval Villages Grasse Gourdon Tourettes St Paul
Nice, French Riviera, France, Europe
$166.64
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!