CANNES, GRASSE & ST.PAUL

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Half Day - Duration 8 hours – Departure from Nice
TOUR DESCRIPTION :
  

Through our journey, we will drive by motorway to Cannes. Embellished by palm trees and gardens. Arrive to the very famous and luxurious Cannes, the French "Beverly Hills", walk along the world famous "Croisette" boulevard where all the actors of the world have left their print during the Film Festival. Free time to see the Film Festival Palace, café terraces, elegant shops and deluxe hotels have made it famous around the world and the nice sandy beaches.

After Cannes you will stop in this world renowned resort which is host to so many glittering movie festivals. Cradled in hillside fields of lavender, jasmine and roses, the charming town of Grasse is the home of French perfume, its main industry extracting the essences for Dior and Yves St. Laurent.
Then, we head for the hills to the 16th century walled village of St. Paul de Vence, an atmospheric gathering place for artists over the centuries. Discover the jewel of Provence where many painters and actors have chosen to live for its artistic atmosphere...

Stroll in the streets of this medieval village which is undoubltedly one of the most beautiful in existence. (Art galleries, carft and souvenir shops) Come to see the somptuous “Colombe d’Or„” where the famous painters used to meet. This fascinating village attracts talented and discerning artists from around the world.

Antibes, the natural beauty remains in the old town, there are plenty of narrow streets for exploring. Admire the craziest and largest yatchts ever moored at the "billionnaires' quay" and enjoy a wonderful view of the riviera from the old ramparts along the sea and the long arched protective wall along the “Port Vauban”, the largest pleasure port in the French Mediterranean. Drive along the coast and Cap d’Antibes and enjoy the fascinating scenery.

TOUR SCHEDULE

00:00

00:30

Drive to Eze Village

00:30

01:15

Visit of the medieval Town

01:15

02:15

Down and visit of the Perfume Factory Fragonard

02:15

02:30

Drive Monaco

02:30

03:45

Visit of Monaco Old Town, free time for shopping and a fast lunch
03:45 04:00 Drive to Monte Carlo

04:00

05:00

Visit of Casino and free time for gambling, shopping

05:00

06:30

Drive to Saint Paul and visit of the village

06:30

07:30

Drive to Antibes and Visit of the old town

07:30

08:00

Back to the Nice

08:00

 

Arrival to Nice

TOUR DETAILS           

Walking:  Eze village uneven cobblestone/uphill streets. Flat ground in Monaco, but tour not recommended for persons who are wheelchair confined. Comfortable shoes recommended.
Total walking time:   Monaco 2 h, perfume factory 15 mn.
Steps to climb: Yes several in Eze - approx 10 in Monaco Old City and 20 to Casino, 15 in perfume factory.
Stop en route: Eze, Monaco Old City and Place du Casino.

  1. Restrooms:  yes 4 in Old city. 2 public at Casino, 2 in the perfume factory.

Shopping Information:  Perfume factory and Souvenir shops in Old City/ Fashions Place du Casino

Casino open at noon (2:00 h pm for slot machines, 4:00 h pm for private saloons).
Depending on timing and season: possibility to see the Change of Guards on Palace square,
Cathedral visit on Sunday not possible on Sunday morning from 10h to 11h30 (mass)

Visit of the Grimaldi Palace possible in summer, closed from Nov 1st to May 31st.