Beausoleil Trip Overview
See picturesque Provençal villages and sample local wines from the French Riviera (Côte d’Azur) on this small-group day trip from Monaco. Drive through the lovely Provençal countryside, head to Grasse for a guided tour of the traditional Fragonard perfumery and explore the charming medieval village of Valbonne. After lunch (own expense), continue to Gourdon for magnificent views of the French Riviera and enjoy a professional wine tasting at the beautiful Château de Crémat in Nice.
This small-group full-day trip is limited to just eight passengers, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention from your expert local guide.
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Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Beausoleil, Monaco
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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See picturesque Provençal villages and sample local wines from the French Riviera (Côte d’Azur) on this small-group day trip from Monaco. Drive through the lovely Provençal countryside, head to Grasse for a guided tour of the traditional Fragonard perfumery and explore the charming medieval village of Valbonne. After lunch (own expense), continue to Gourdon for magnificent views of the French Riviera and enjoy a professional wine tasting at the beautiful Château de Crémat in Nice.
This small-group full-day trip is limited to just eight passengers, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention from your expert local guide.
Stop At: Parfumerie Fragonard, 20 boulevard Fragonard, 06130, Grasse France
After pickup from your central Nice hotel, head west by luxury minivan to the Provençal town of Grasse – best known as the perfume capital of France! Fragrances of jasmine, orange blossom and mimosa from the surrounding countryside pervade through this picturesque little town, making it sure to appeal to all your senses.
Take a leisurely walking tour around its charming cobbled streets, and then tour Fragonard Perfumery, where you’ll learn about perfume manufacturing and the history of this intriguing perfume house.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Valbonne, Valbonne, French Riviera – Cote d’Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
Continue to the medieval village of Valbonne, less than half an hour away, and take a stroll through its picturesque alleyways, stopping to browse quaint boutiques, stocked with local arts and crafts. Sit down for lunch at one of the many traditional cafés in Vallbonne’s Old Town (own expense) before relaxing on a scenic drive alongside the Loup River.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Gourdon, Gourdon, Alpes Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
Arrive in the majestic village of Gourdon, perched high on a rocky ridge, and head to a viewpoint for sweeping views of the Cote d’Azur’s dazzling coastline.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chateau de Cremat, 442 Chemin de Cremat, 06200 Nice France
Return to Nice and visit Château de Crémat — one of France’s smallest yet most beautiful wineries. Built on a site that dates back to the Roman invasion, the estate is steeped in fascinating history as well as fabulous wines. Sample glasses of the local Bellet wine during a professional wine-tasting session, and enjoy breathtaking views over the city before returning to your hotel.
Duration: 45 minutes
