Provence wine tour from Nice: Organic tasting & Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Taste six organic wines from the winemaker, then walk through a medieval hilltop village

You taste six organic wines in a working cellar in Saint-Jeannet, then walk the medieval streets of Saint-Paul-de-Vence with views across the valley. Transport and wine tasting are included. The half-day length means you're back in Nice with time left in your day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting and village visit

• Visit winery cellar
• Taste 6 local organic wines
• Visit Saint-Paul-de-Vence village

The experience

The winemaker opens the cellar door and you're standing in front of six bottles lined up on a wooden table, each one from vines that grow a few kilometers up the valley. This is Saint-Jeannet, a small village in the hills above Nice, and the tasting happens on the producer's own terms: no rush, no script, just the wines and what they taste like that morning. You get to ask questions or stay quiet. Either way, you're tasting organic wine the way someone who lives here would, not the way a tour group usually does.

After the cellar, the drive takes you to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, which sits on a ridge overlooking the Provence landscape like it was placed there on purpose. The village is old, medieval old, and narrow enough that cars can't go in, so you walk the stone streets and look at the light hitting the walls and the valley below. It's the kind of place that gets crowded by afternoon, but you're there in the middle of the day when the tour schedule puts you there, so you see it as it is. The air-conditioned vehicle picks you up when you're done, and you're back in Nice by early evening.

The whole thing runs about four to five hours from pickup to drop-off. It's not a long day, which is the point. You get the wine tasting and the village without burning the rest of your schedule. If you're staying in Nice and want to see what the Provence interior looks like without committing to a full-day drive, this fits the afternoon or the morning depending on when you book.

What’s included

Your half day includes pickup and drop-off in Nice, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, entry to the winery cellar in Saint-Jeannet, and a tasting of six organic wines organized by the winemaker. The visit to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is also included, though entry fees to any attractions within the village are separate.

Before you book

Lasts 5h, runs Wednesday and Friday at 14:00, from € 60 per person, with live guides in 8 languages and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesWednesday and FridayDeparts at 14:00

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GroupUp to 24 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 16 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by French Riviera Sightseeing

Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Nice who want to taste local wine and see a Provence village without spending a full day on the road. The half-day format means you keep the rest of your schedule open, and the cellar tasting is organized by the producer, so you're not following a standard group script.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic and Russian.

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.

How long is the tour?

Approximately four to five hours total, including pickup and drop-off in Nice.

What wines do you taste?

Six local organic wines from the Saint-Jeannet cellar, selected by the winemaker.

Is Saint-Paul-de-Vence included in the price?

Yes, the visit to Saint-Paul-de-Vence is part of the half-day tour.

Do I need to arrange my own transport?

No, air-conditioned vehicle transport from Nice is included.

Is this tour suitable for pregnant travelers?

The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

What if the tour is cancelled?

If the minimum number of participants is not reached or logistical issues arise, the tour may be rescheduled or cancelled. Have a secondary time slot ready for the next day if possible.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.