Grasse Antibes St Paul de Vence Tour: Fragonard Perfume Factory

Grasse's perfume factory, Antibes' harbor walls, and a medieval village in one morning

This seven-hour shore excursion from Cannes visits three distinct stops on the French Riviera: Grasse, the world capital of perfumery since the 17th century, where you tour the Fragonard perfume factory; the old walled town of Antibes with its seafront and traditional market; and St Paul de Vence, a medieval village known for its art galleries and the artists who lived there. A professional guide in English, Spanish or French leads the group, with hotel or port pickup and air-conditioned transport included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Grasse, Antibes, and St Paul de Vence

• Visit Fragonard perfume factory in Grasse
• Explore old town and seafront in Antibes
• Tour art galleries in St Paul de Vence

The experience

Grasse anchors this tour as the stop most travelers come for. The city has been the center of French perfume production since the 1600s, and the Fragonard perfume factory visit is a guided walk through how scent is made, not a shop-and-leave. You'll see the production process and learn why this particular town became the world's perfume capital, a detail most visitors never get beyond the marketing.

From Grasse, the route moves to Antibes, a coastal town with medieval walls still standing and a working harbor. The old town has narrow streets and a traditional market. The seafront gives you a sense of why this stretch of coast drew people in the first place. Then the tour ends in St Paul de Vence, one of the oldest villages on the Riviera, where art galleries and the names of painters and writers who worked there (Chagall, Picasso, Matisse, Prévert) are woven into the place itself.

The seven-hour duration includes all transport from the port of Cannes and back. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver who also guides, so the stops flow without the usual logistics of figuring out how to get between towns. Pickup happens at the port, which matters if your ship is docked there rather than anchored offshore.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport from the port of Cannes.
• a guided visit to the Fragonard perfume factory in Grasse.
• a professional driver-guide in English, Spanish or French.
• port pickup and drop-off.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical level

Operated by Happy Riviera Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guided minibus connecting three stops (Grasse's perfume factory, Antibes' harbor, and St Paul de Vence's galleries) in one shared journey rather than navigating between them separately.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do you do at the Fragonard perfume factory in Grasse?

The Fragonard perfume factory visit is a guided tour through the production process, showing how perfume is made and why Grasse became the world center of perfumery. It's not a retail stop. The guide walks you through the craft itself.

Is there time to walk around Antibes and St Paul de Vence, or is it mostly a drive-by?

Both towns are stops where you get out and explore. Antibes gives you time to see the old town, the medieval walls and the harbor. St Paul de Vence is where you can walk the streets and visit the art galleries that draw people there.

Does the seven-hour tour include lunch or time to eat?

Food and drinks are not included in the tour price. You'll have time at each stop, and both Antibes and St Paul de Vence have cafes and restaurants, but meals are on your own.

How does pickup work if my ship is docked in Cannes?

Pickup happens at the port of Cannes, and the driver will meet you there. The seven-hour duration includes the transport to and from the port, so you're covered for getting back in time for your ship's departure.