This tour takes you to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Gourdon, Grasse and Antibes – towns that shaped the region before the era of beaches and promenades. Stone streets, hilltop views and historic centres show a deeper, older side of the French Riviera beyond palm-lined boulevards.
The route includes Saint-Tropez, Port Grimaud and Cannes – towns known from films, festivals and iconic harbour scenes. From former film locations to promenades and marinas, this tour shows the French Riviera as it appears in European cinema and popular culture.
This tour leads through Eze Village, Menton and the Principality of Monaco – places associated with the elegance of the French Riviera. Stone villages above the sea, manicured gardens, architecture and views that have long defined the most classic image of the Côte d’Azur.
This tour crosses into Italy, visiting coastal San Remo and the medieval village of Dolceacqua inland. In a single day you can feel the contrast between the French Riviera and Liguria – in architecture, streets and daily life - only a short drive from Nice.
We travel to Verdon Gorge and Lake Sainte-Croix, where the water shifts from turquoise to deep green and the canyon walls reveal a scale photos cannot capture. Along the way there are viewpoints, small towns and places where you naturally want to stop and take it all in.
This is a day without a preset plan. We can focus on one place, combine several towns or follow a specific theme. The route is shaped entirely around what you want to see – Nice, the coast, the hills or less obvious locations away from the main routes.
This full-day tour follows three places deeply rooted in French culture that have inspired artists, filmmakers, and perfumers for decades. Antibes, Cannes, and Grasse form a coherent story about French style, sensitivity, and artistic expression—distinctly different from the atmosphere known from the Italian Riviera border.
Tours start in Nice or nearby areas and lead through selected parts of the French Riviera. Routes are adjusted to the day, light conditions and group pace, not based on a fixed checklist of “must-see” spots.
Tours from Nice – slow travel, one step at a time
All tours start in Nice and focus on places that best reflect the character of the French Riviera. Each route has its own theme — scenic, cinematic, historical or more relaxed — designed for unhurried exploration of the region.
Ready-made routes – proven proposals
I have prepared five routes refined on location. Each one has its own rhythm and daily scope:
- Tour: Beyond Beaches&Palms – A journey to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Gourdon, Grasse and Antibes, revealing the Riviera that existed long before tourism.
- Tour: Cinematic Riviera – A day through Saint-Tropez, Port Grimaud and Cannes – locations that shaped the cinematic image of the Riviera.
- Tour: French Elegance – A classic route through Eze Village, Menton and Monaco, showing the most elegant and refined side of the French Riviera.
- Tour: Italian Riviera – A cross-border trip to San Remo and Dolceacqua, showing the Italian Riviera just beyond France.
- Tour: Verdon Gorge – A full-day journey to Verdon Gorge and Lake Sainte-Croix, one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in southern France.
- Tour: A Day Exclusively for You – A private tour without a fixed route, built around selected places and one idea for the day.
Routes are flexible. Elements of the day can be adjusted to your pace and interests.
A day at your own pace – full freedom of planning
If you prefer a private tour for two people, a family group or a fully custom day, you can choose a tailor-made tour.
The day is planned from scratch — pace, stops and places are selected specifically for you.
Small groups – maximum 6 people
Tours are run in a small, informal format. This allows time to stop where the light is best, where the view stands out or where the place simply deserves attention. This is not mass tourism.
Most frequently visited places
Depending on the route, tours may include different parts of the Riviera. The most common locations are:
