France · Culture

The Best Perched Villages on the French Riviera Private Tour

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the medieval villages of Èze, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Gourdon
  • 02 Enjoy panoramic views over Villefranche Bay, Cap Ferrat, and the Mediterranean
  • 03 Explore Saint-Paul-de-Vence, known for its many art galleries
  • 04 Stop at the Saut du Loup waterfalls
  • 05 Taste violet-based specialties in Tourrettes-sur-Loup
  • 06 Travel with a private driver-guide in a comfortable recent vehicle
  • 07 Benefit from pickup and drop-off in Nice
  • 08 Enjoy a flexible private itinerary that can be adapted to your wishes

Discover some of the French Riviera’s most beautiful perched villages on this private full-day tour. Travel in a comfortable vehicle with a professional driver-guide as you explore Èze, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Gourdon, each offering its own character, history, and sweeping views.

Along the way, admire the bay views over Villefranche and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, wander medieval streets, browse art galleries, and stop at the Saut du Loup waterfalls. With pickup and drop-off included, this flexible private experience can also be adapted to your wishes with suggestions from your guide.

Discover some of the French Riviera’s most beautiful perched villages on this private full-day tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Èze
Languages English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Enjoy one of the most incredible views in France overlooking the bay of Villefranche and Saint Jean Cap FerratBegin this day by the medieval village of Eze famous for its view over the Bay of Villefranche and the Cap Ferrat. Discover the exotic garden, highest point of the village with the best point of view. Enjoy your time to have a cofee in one of the little medieval streets.Discover Saint Paul de Vence the most beautifull medieval village in the south of France. This village where many artists have stayed there is now known for hosting its many galleries Also called the jewels of Provence you will be like in an other world. Enjoy your lunch at one of the delicious restaurants recommended by your local guide. (Lunch not included)Discover the village of Tourrettes sur Loup, famous for being the capital of violets, where you will taste the famous violet ice cream or other violet-based specialties while strolling through the remarkable streets of this pretty village.Make a stop at the Saut du Loup waterfalls to admire this unique and natural placeContinue to Gourdon, the most perched medieval village on the French Riviera at over 760 m above sea level, this village is at the entrance to the French Alps, the view is just something amazing that everyone must see once in their life. From this height you will have a breathtaking view of the Provencal countryside and the Mediterranean Sea.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Nice. 4 cities · 9 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
  • Access to the waterfalls

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

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

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