The 15 Best Grasse & Perched Village Day Trips

1.Countryside Tour with Grasse

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 621 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $70Our pick

Travel from Nice into the hills with a multilingual driver, stopping at Grasse’s Fragonard perfumery, Gourdon’s cliff-top views, a 40-meter waterfall, Tourrettes-sur-Loup and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Small-group and private options are available, with guides such as Roman, Fabrice and Matt regularly leading tours.

“A wonderful and very informative trip. Our guide Matt was very attentive and an expert on the area. The stops on the tour were breathtaking and this tour was a great way to see all the locations when short on time in the area. Unfortunately we had relentless rain for our trip but Matt made sure we had umbrellas and pointed out cafes we could go to to escape the rain! 10/10 would recommend this trip for value for money!”

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2.Provence Countryside Small Group Day Trip with Grasse Perfumery Visit from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $135

Ride in a comfortable eight-seat Mercedes minivan from central Nice to Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. An English-speaking driver-guide such as Antoine, Nora, Thierry, or Pierre provides local commentary, with a Fragonard perfumery visit and hotel pickup included.

“Rolf was an excellent guide , very informative. Got to go on stage at Cannes, had a wonderful meal in Aix en Provence.”

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3.Provence and its Medieval Villages Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 352 reviews · 9 hours · from $112

Spend nine hours exploring Provence beyond Nice, from Fragonard perfume making in Grasse to the hilltop views of Gourdon and the medieval lanes of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Your guide handles the narrow mountain roads, with guides such as Rym, Bruno, Daniel, and Elizabeth praised for local insight and thoughtful pacing.

“It was an amazing trip. Nicole was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and pleasant to spend the day with. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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4.Medieval Villages Full-Day Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 319 reviews · 8 hours · from $152

Travel from Nice by comfortable van to four Provencal villages with an English-speaking guide such as Nabil or Laurence. Visit Grasse’s perfume center, see Gourdon’s mountain views, try violet ice cream in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and browse art galleries in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.

“Amazing tour! It was well paced. We had enough time in each village. The guides, Laurence and Nobil, are truly wonderful, knowledgeable, passionate about history, and kind people. The villages were gorgeous, and we could not leave without a bottle of perfume from Galimard after learning the history and significance of this place in the perfume industry. We highly recommend this tour!”

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5.Full day tour Medieval Villages Grasse Gourdon Tourettes St Paul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $145Top rated

Spend eight hours with a university-trained guide such as Nabil or Laurence exploring Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Expect mountain roads, perfume making, fortress walls, free time, and a small group of up to 16 people, with pickup in Nice.

“This tour does exactly what it says...visit medieval villages perched high above Nice. It was especially enjoyable because the tour was only eight people.”

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6.Grasse perfumery Fragonard, Gourdon, Tourettes Sur Loup, Saint Paul De Vence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Travel from Nice with guide Philippe to Fragonard’s Grasse perfume factory and the hill villages of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Gourdon. You get hotel or city-center pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, village time, and a guided factory visit in a small group of up to eight.

“This tour with Phillippe was fantastic! I recommend it *very* highly; it was our favorite day for the 2 weeks we spent in France and Italy. Phillippe has designed a very lovely tour to share with area visitors. Each stop is both lovely and unique. We have wonderful memories. Thank you Phillippe!”

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7.Villages Médiévaux,Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes sur Loup, St Paul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend about eight hours with a guide such as Laurence or Nabil visiting Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Expect a Galimard perfume tour, hilltop views, free time in stone villages, an air-conditioned vehicle, and pickup and drop-off in Nice.

“Had the best tour ever in life. Knowledgeable guides and drivers. They know their jobs well organized and how to entertain people. Safe and fun. Got change to make friends with people in group”

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8.Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, & Saint-Paul-de-Vence /Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $156

Spend about eight hours exploring the Riviera with a driver-guide and no more than eight people. Walk Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Grasse, visit Fragonard, pause in Cannes and Gourdon, and enjoy the Gorges du Loup. Guides may include Eric, Philip, Akis, or Francesca.

“All the towns on our tour we’re lovely but we would have preferred more time in Gourdon, perhaps time for lunch, and in Saint Paul de Vence. Cannes was nice to drive thru but very busy and extra time there could have better been spent. Grasse was lovely as well but after the perfumery tour we had to have a very hurried lunch in a very busy cafe. All in all, we would have appreciated more time in the smaller towns.”

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9.French Riviera & Medieval villages Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Leave Nice at 8 a.m. with a private guide and vehicle for a full day across the French Riviera. Visit Fragonard in Grasse, Cannes, Antibes, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Guides such as Nabil, Dylon, and Mike have led this route.

“Dylon took us to the various villages, Cannes, and to see amazing waterfalls. We had a lovely lunch in a mountain village-one of the best meals of the week! Highly recommend using a tour guide for this area - getting around Cannes narrow one way streets was a feat in itself.”

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10.Private French Riviera West Coast, Hilltop villages, and lavender Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel by private luxury minivan from Nice with a local guide to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, Gourdon, Antibes, and Cannes. You’ll see hilltop views, violet treats, beaches, marinas, and seasonal lavender fields, with pickup anywhere on the French Riviera.

“Our private tour with Adam was the absolute highlight of our French Riviera trip. He took us to beautiful medieval villages, walked through each one with us, and shared fascinating history and stories the entire day. He even surprised us with a visit to a charming village not on our itinerary, which ended up being one of our favorite stops. Adam went above and beyond—taking wonderful photos of us throughout the day and making sure we never felt rushed. His kindness, deep knowledge, and flexibility made the whole experience unforgettable. If you’re visiting the French Riviera, we can’t recommend this tour highly enough!”

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11.From Nice 1/2 day Tour Gourdon, St-Paul , Tourrettes & Grasse

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $105

This five-hour small-group tour from Nice visits Grasse, the Fragonard perfume factory, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, St-Paul-de-Vence, and Gourdon. An English-speaking driver-guide such as Ben, Flor, Noah, or Sylvie handles the mountain roads, commentary, hotel pickup, and return in an air-conditioned van for up to eight people.

“Had a wonderful time! Flor was an amazing guide..very knowledgeable and kind. All of the stops are worth seeing!”

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12.French Riviera & Medieval Villages Full-Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 9 hours

Spend nine hours with a private guide visiting the Fragonard perfume factory, Cannes, Antibes, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint Paul de Vence. Guides such as Denis, Laurent, Nathan, and Joe have led past tours, with hotel pickup, a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, and room for up to eight people.

“A great tour to expand your vacation in the south of France.”

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13.Provence Countryside & Medieval Villages Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 9 hours

Spend nine hours with a private driver-guide exploring Grasse, Gourdon, the Saup du Loup waterfalls, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Pickup and drop-off are included, along with the Fragonard perfume factory and waterfall entrance. Guides may speak English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, or German.

“My 2 girls (ages 9 and 13) and I took this tour. Laurent was an excellent driver and guide. He was friendly and a source of great information. The tour was fun and educational. The towns were beautiful and fun to wander. We had plenty of time to get out and explore at each sight. I would highly recommend.”

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14.Afternoon tour Grasse and Saint-Paul-de-Vence

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · from $99

Join a guide such as Oceane or Harmonie for a relaxed five-hour trip from Nice to Grasse and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Tour the Fragonard perfume factory, walk Grasse’s old lanes, pass Tourette-sur-Loup, and explore Saint-Paul’s galleries in a minibus group of up to eight.

“Lovely afternoon tour, thank you! Oceane was a fantastic guide with a fabulous personality ; warm, lively, and full of great insights. We really enjoyed the perfumery visit in Grasse, the guided visit of Grasse old town with its secret narrow streets. We had plenty of time to explore Saint-Paul-de-Vence too. Beautiful places and great vibes all around!”

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15.Private Full-day French Riviera and Hilltop Villages Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with Guy and your private group visiting four French Riviera hill towns. See Mougins’ fountains, Grasse’s perfume heritage, Gourdon’s sweeping views, the Gorges du Loup, a lavender field, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Pickup and drop-off are included from central Nice hotels.

“A wonderful tour that really gives you a taste of the smaller villages on the French Riviera. Can’t recommend enough. Très bien.”

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