Full day tour Medieval Villages Grasse Gourdon Tourettes St Paul

Treat yourself to a trip to the Middle Ages! Discover the most beautiful Provencal medieval villages, a cultural and architectural wealth! Grasse, Gordon, Tourettes-sur-Loup and Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
Visit FRAGONARD museum factory of fragrance.
Enjoy an ice cream made from the "violet" flower in Tourettes sur Loup.
Discover dozens of art galleries in Saint Paul de Vence.
Enjoy panoramic views of gourdon and valey of loup.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Grasse, Grasse, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

Driving to our first experience: Grace Village.
Start your tour by visiting Grasse, listed in November 2018 on the list of "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" adopted by "UNESCO", for its know-how linked to the perfume industry.
Stroll through the old streets of Grasse known for the workshops of the tannery industry in the Middle Ages.
Then treat yourself to a visit to the historic "FRAGONARD" factory, one of the 60 companies that manufacture fragrances and essences, to understand the process of changing flowers into perfume.
The rare flowers of the Pays de Grasse (lavender, myrtle, jasmine, rose, wild orange blossom, mimosa) make Grasse the world capital of perfume.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Gourdon, Gourdon, Lot, Occitanie

After this fragrant break, head for this small village "GOURDON" perched at 758 meters, between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea, discover this medieval fortress and its beautiful castle built in the 8th century by the SARAZINS.
Discern the strategic advantages, (the control of all "the valley of the wolf", the Mediterranean coast and the access to the Alps), to understand the fight for the control of this fortress, between the medieval powers until the German armies during the World War II.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Tourrettes-sur-Loup, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, Alpes Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

After this dizzying session in the heart of the "Gourdon" eagle's nest, let's head to Tourrettes sur Loup; Provencal and medieval village.
Explore the: (lanes, vaults, stairs, porches, lintels, etc.) of this medieval village and discover how the houses are built up to the edge of the ravines used as ramparts to protect the village from enemy invasions, (Germanic tributes , Huns, Sarazins, Savoy, the Grimaldi, Count of Provence…).
Visit the Saint-Grégoire churches built in the 12th century.
Admire and photograph "the violet", the emblematic flower and symbol of this village.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: St-Paul-de-Vence, St-Paul-de-Vence, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

Once in Saint Paul de Vence, travel in the footsteps of the great artists of the 20th century; Painters, writers, sculptors, poets, who have made this village a high place of pilgrimage for artistic creativity, because the setting is idyllic!
Take advantage of the position of Saint Paul de Vence high on a rocky outcrop located between the Alps and the Mediterranean, to take great photos.
The vocation of this village as a military fortress fueled the greed of the medieval Provençal and Italian powers to control this village.
Discover and walk on the ramparts that protect this fortress, erected under the order of King François 1er.
The "la colombe d'or" inn is an emblematic hotel restaurant, it houses masterpieces by artists such as: Picasso, Matisse, Miró, Modigliani, Braque, Fernand Léger, marc Chagall
Explore this flowery village which has become one of the high places of tourism, especially for its numerous art galleries. Wander the alleys; Admire the carved stone houses.
Back home.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Pick-up and drop-off included at the locations indicated in Nice for shared tours. For addresses outside Nice, pick-ups and drop-offs are only possible with private tours."
"Bring your passports if you ever want to gamble at the Monte Carlo casino."
"If you are a group of more than 7 people, contact us for a 30-seat bus."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: 09:00 AM
Duração: 8 Hours
Ponto de partida: 1: McDonald's, 1 Prom. des Anglais, 06000 Nice, France
2: Nice-Ville, Av. Thiers, 06008 Nice, France
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick-up and drop-off included at the locations indicated in Nice for shared tours.
For addresses outside Nice, pick-ups and drop-offs are only possible with private tours.
Bring your passports if you ever want to gamble at the Monte Carlo casino.
If you are a group of more than 7 people, contact us for a 30-seat bus.

Ports

• Nice Port, 1430 Quai Amiral Infernet, 06300 Nice, France
• Port de Villefranche-sur-Mer, 1 Chem. du Lazaret, 06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
• Regates Royale Cannes, Quai Max Laubeuf, 06400 Cannes, France

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• knowledgeable guide with university degree

Não Incluído

• TIP
• Coffee and/or Tea

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