Saint Paul de Vence & French Riviera Perched Villages from Cannes

Set out for a full day trip from the comfort of your luxury car and private knowledgeable English speaking driver visiting Grasse, a charming place renowned for its perfumes steeped in history and poetry. With its colors and its artistic soul, it is classified as a city of art and history and proudly overlooks the hinterland of Cannes. Get most in its postcards streets and discover its pretty historic center and discover some of the perfume houses, here the oldest house created the fragrances for king Louis XV! Ask us for the perfume workshops, a unique experience that we may book for you! 

Next head to Gourdon, archetype of the perched village just like an eagle's nest, at the end of a rocky outcrop, endowed with an extraordinary panoramic view over more than 80 kilometers of coast. Stroll throughout the remarkably harmonious group of medieval houses in white stone that crowd around their 12th century castle, surrounded by gardens designed by Le Nôtre, all perfectly maintained. Find local perfume and soap makers as well as glass blowers. 

Discover Tourettes-sur-Loup, the village of the violets. A lovely medieval village perched on rocky hills with a stunning medieval architecture and tranquil atmosphere. 

Next head to Vence, known as the 'City of Art' that attracted painters like Chagall and Matisse. It offers a breathtaking panorama from the top of the village. don't miss the Rosary Chapel, known as the Matisse Chapel!

Continue to the famous Saint Paul de Vence, a historic village with famous fountains, lovely streets and above all the the most famous perched village on the Côte d'Azur. Saint-Paul-de-Vence is a village that may surprise you with its history and traditions, and so its no wonder artists like Marc Chagall, Picasso and even Sartre chose this place of tranquility and inspiration to live. Enjoy the local shops and art galleries!

For art lovers, don't miss the Maeght Foundation.  A modern art museum with some of the biggest names in 20th-century European sculpture, including Miro, Giacometti and Braque. It is France’s most important art foundation and a leading culture institution wolrdwide.

Lastly, if time allows, visit Mougins, a calm typical medieval town worth a stroll!