France · Art & Craft

Local art and crafts in the Provence Countryside Villages Private Tour

5 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Nice. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Vallauris, a Provençal village renowned for ceramics
  • 02 Learn about Pablo Picasso’s connection to Vallauris
  • 03 See the famous bubble glass being made in Biot
  • 04 Enjoy free time in the medieval village of Biot
  • 05 Explore Saint-Paul-de-Vence and its many art galleries
  • 06 Travel on a private tour with pickup and drop-off in Nice

Discover the artistic heritage of the Provence countryside on a private half-day tour through three characterful villages. Visit Vallauris, long celebrated for its ceramic tradition and closely linked to Pablo Picasso, then continue to Biot to see the famous bubble glass being made.

You’ll also enjoy time to stroll through the medieval village of Biot and explore Saint-Paul-de-Vence, one of Provence’s most beloved hilltop villages, known for its art galleries, beauty, and enduring appeal to generations of artists. Travel in a comfortable vehicle with private pickup and drop-off in Nice for a relaxed and personalised experience.

You’ll also enjoy time to stroll through the medieval village of Biot and explore Saint-Paul-de-Vence, one of Provence’s most beloved hilltop villages, known for its art galleries, beauty, and enduring appeal to generations of artists.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Nice, Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Languages English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Visit the traditional Provençal village of Vallauris, capital of ceramics from 2000 years ago. It is also the place where the painter Pablo Picasso lived from 1948 to 1955 and fell in love with pottery and ceramics, he made more than 4000 pieces of pottery in 20 years, enjoy the famous statue on Square Isnard of “The man and the sheep” offered by Picasso himself to the town of Vallauris.You will visit the factory and see how they make the famous bubble glass, unique in the world.Enjoy free time to stroll and discover the medieval village of BiotStroll through the jewel of Provence Saint Paul de Vence known for its numerous art galleries. Village of the last moments of the artist Marc Chagal and places of passage for many artists. It is the second most visited village in France and certainly one of the most beautiful and has something special, which is why so many artists have loved going there for over a century.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Nice. 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private Driver/Guide for the full day
  • Accomodation pickup and drop-off
  • Transport in a recent and comfortable vehicle
  • Visit of the glass blowers factory

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • You will meet your driver/guide at your accomodation or the address of your choice in Nice

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Nice.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Nice.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Nice..

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