Artistic and Craft Heritage of Provence: Private Tour

Private tour from Nice (8 hours)
  • A private tour allows you to customize your itinerary to suit your interests.
  • You will be picked up and dropped off at your hotel for your convenience.
  • Travel in comfort in a private car.
  • See the main sights in one tour.
Book a tour tel: 33 7 66 89 17 62 / 33 6 24 58 38 34
mail: consultation@ds-conseille.pro

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Description of the excursion

  • Duration: 5-6 hours / the tour is available for private groups of 1 to 8 people
  • Price: Mercedes E-class 65€/hour, Renault Trafic 65€/hour, Mercedes V-class 70€/hour, Mercedes S-class 110€/hour
  • Not included in the price: meals, entrance fees, wine tasting
  • Included in the price: driver, guide, car, parking, highway, excursion support
  • Extra charge: tips / extra hour

Your guide will meet you at the agreed location and take you on a trip east of Nice. You will see three different cities: the historic and naval Antibes, the artistic Saint-Paul-de-Vence and the famous glass-making Biot. It will take 8 hours.



The tour can start at a time convenient for you, but we recommend starting at 9 am.


Promenade des Anglais

We will leave Nice along the famous Promenade des Anglais promenade and head to the artistic village hidden in the hills - Saint-Paul-de-Vence.


Saint-Paul-de-Vence

This is the first stop on our tour, the artist's town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. This medieval village can be seen from afar, nestled among the green hills and valleys of the Vence River. Saint-Paul-de-Vence has retained its medieval appearance, typical of the fortified settlements that guarded the Var border until 1870. For this reason, the medieval town, surrounded by defensive walls dating back to the 14th century, was once called the Royal City.


Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Matisse

More than a hundred years ago, it became a real mecca for artists - young painters, sculptors and contemporary designers who came here in search of inspiration in the wake of Picasso, Chagall and Matisse, among others.


To this day, Saint-Paul-de-Vence remains a vibrant centre of artistic creativity, offering a mix of medieval streets lined with galleries, workshops and contemporary art. The city is also home to the world's largest collection of contemporary art at the prestigious Meg Fondation.


Your guide will take you through the old town, and you will have free time to visit the famous galleries of modern art. This city attracts attention with its medieval atmosphere, and your guide will tell you its fascinating history.

Antibes

Then we will go to the city of Antibes, which is located in a cozy bay on the coast, between the Gulf of Salis and the Gulf of Roc. This city was the first founded on the coast of the Côte d'Azur by the Greeks, strategically located between Marseille and Italy.


Four-Carre

The former Antipolis still impresses with its sturdy Fort Carré (square fort) overlooking the harbour and the beautiful marina. The castle in the old town is now home to the Picasso Museum, and in front of it the vast square is transformed into a picturesque Provençal market every morning.


Grand Plage

This city is one of the main centers of industrial flower production in Europe and a must-see on the Côte d'Azur. You will see one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean with luxury cruise yachts, the largest of which can be seen along the Grand Plage promenade. Don't forget to capture this unique view with photographs.

It is no wonder that so many people seek refuge in this city, the third largest on the French Riviera.


Bio

From the coast, our route turns north into the mountains to reach the stunning medieval hilltop town of Biot. Founded in 154 BC, Biot has been beset over the centuries by pirates, bandits, thieves and even the Knights Templar.


Today, Biot is decorated with flowers and retains its authentic character. Here, artisans create beautiful ceramics, exhibits of which are presented in the local history and ceramics museums. Your guide will offer you a tour of the local factory. In the glass workshop, you can see how glassware is made using ancient methods. Among the exhibits are decanters, bottles, glasses, small oil lamps and traditional Provençal jugs with long spouts for drinking.


Squares Neighborhoods

Take a stroll around the ancient Ploshchad Okolitsa, the main square, decorated with blooming flowers and stone arches. Yes, this city really has a special charm.


Lies in the Museum

The city is sure to captivate you with its Leger Museum (dedicated to the innovative French artist Fernand Leger) or Bonsai (yes, really!).


At the end of the tour, your guide will take you back to your hotel or address of your choice!