Joie De Vivre in the French Riviera – Luxury Itinerary

Day 1- Nice

Arrive in Nice and collect your bags. As you exit customs you will be met by a representative that will help you with your luggage and escort you to your hotel. Relax and let our professional driver take you to your destination, in a safe and comfortable way.

Check into your hotel with a beautiful view of the beach. Relax and enjoy the rest of your day at your leisure, either by spending the afternoon on the beach or checking out the culinary scene of Nice.

Day 2 – French Riviera Tour – Nice & Eze

Off to Eze to admire the view from the hilltop.

Perfume workshop in Eze. Composition and personalization of an Eau de Cologne (100ml). This workshop allows you to create a unique fragrance with notes of citrus, aromatic and orange blossom depending on your taste. The workshop is led by a perfume expert and lasts around 1h30. The workshop features – history of perfumery, origins of the raw materials, essences used by a “nose”, the fragrance pyramid: head, heart and base notes, sensory and olfactory memory development, customization of your Eau de Cologne with 9 essences.

Also included is a lovely pouch to carry your perfume bottle, a Fragonard-designed apron, and a diploma signed by the teacher. Both men and women enjoy this experience.

Then a tour of the Exotic Gardens. The panorama from the garden offers one of the most spectacular views of the French Riviera. Using flash codes visitors can widen their knowledge about the species present. Sun lovers can lay on the deck chairs to soak up the sun whilst admiring the view. Art lovers can admire the statues by Jean-Philippe Richard which are dotted throughout the garden adding a touch of charm and poetry to this magical place.

Lunch on the hilltop in Eze overlooking the Med (gourmet Michelin starred RSVP required) or in Villefranche Sur Mer on the harbor in a quaint typical Provence style restaurant.

Afternoon: Guided tour of Nice and its historical district. Coffee/tea stop on the hillside by the castle.

Day 3 – Antibes & St. Paul de Vence

Morning: Walking tour of the Provencal market in Antibes with tasting local specialties.

Biot Olive oil mill tour and samplings including tapenade olive pastes. Guided tour of the historical village of Biot and lunch in this village

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Guided tour of Saint Paul de Vence and lunch in St Paul de Vence. After lunch, discover Saint Jeannet winery with tasting. Stunning landscapes, superb wines, art exhibitions, winemakers for over 2000 years.

Day 4 – Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon

Tour of Cannes followed by a stroll in Mougins, the city of the Michelin starred chef’s competition.

You will discover the historical center featuring numerous galleries and museums. Lunch in Mougins sitting in the shade.

Then depart Cannes and head to Grasse for a culinary workshop preparing “verrines” with seasonal and local produce.

• Workshop N°1: Making toasts with black and green olives tapenades.
• Workshop N°2: Making stuffed endive leaves with anchovy cream.
• Workshop N°3: Little glasses with pistou, cherry tomatoes and breadsticks.
• Workshop N°4: Around goat cheese.

Lunch in Gourdon, the balcony of the Riviera with a breathtaking view.

After lunch, drive through the countryside to reach the Florian chocolate factory. A tour will be offered to reveal the creation of their homemade chocolates, caramels, and hard candies with the flavors of Provence followed by a tasting. A vast array of specialties is available for purchase at special factory prices.

End the day with a glass of wine in romantic Tourrettes sur Loup.

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Day 5 – St. Tropez

Jet setters galore!

This former fishing village became famous thanks to Brigitte Bardot where she still currently lives. Your guide will take you for a stroll along the harbor where you will be able to admire the outstanding yachts. She will take you to small alleys to reach the Citadelle where you will be able to admire the view. And of course, you will have a taste of traditional St. Tropez tart.

A tour of the Annonciade museum will also be offered. A former chapel was converted to become the first modern art museum in France featuring avant-garde and colorful works of art.

After lunch at one of the trendy beach restaurants in Pampelonne (RSVP required)

Afterward, they will be driven to tour the colorful neighboring villages such as the “Venice of the Riviera” Port Grimaud as well as Ramatuelle and Gassin.

Day 6 –  Transfer to the airport for your flight back home

For an idea on where to go in 2023, check out one of our sample itineraries here