Provence villages tour: Grasse, Saint-Paul, Gourdon with guide

Four hilltop villages in one morning, each one a different Provence

A half-day private tour of Provence's medieval villages (Saint-Paul de Vence, Tourettes-sur-Loup, Gourdon and Grasse) with a qualified guide and driver, hotel pickup included, and transport by air-conditioned minibus. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French or German and shares knowledge of the region as you move between artist galleries, violet fields, mountaintop views and the Fragonard perfume factory. The tour lasts around six hours. Non-contractual timings may shift with traffic.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore medieval villages and perfume factory

• Visit Saint Paul de Vence village and gallery
• Pass through Tourettes-sur-Loup, violet capital
• Visit Gourdon village and enjoy views
• Visit Grasse town and Fragonard perfume factory

The experience

The route moves through four distinct medieval villages, each one built into the hillsides above the Côte d'Azur. Saint-Paul de Vence draws artists and painters. You'll walk through galleries and peer from the ramparts at villas, hills and the sea beyond. Tourettes-sur-Loup is known for violets, while Gourdon sits perched like an eagle's nest with views that stretch across the landscape. Grasse, the perfume capital of the world, anchors the final stop. You'll visit the Fragonard perfume factory and see how the region's fragrances are made.

A guide who knows the area travels with you the entire time, sharing what makes each village distinct and pointing out details most visitors miss. Transport is by air-conditioned minibus, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange your own way to the first stop. The guide's meal and toll fees are covered. You bring only yourself and comfortable clothes.

Choose your vehicle at checkout: a 19-seater maxi van for larger groups, an 8-seater mini van for smaller parties, or a Volvo XC90 berline for two to three travelers who want a more intimate pace. Specialized infant seats are available for 10 euros if you're traveling with a baby, and the minibus is wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• transport by air-conditioned minibus with live commentary.
• qualified guide in your chosen language.
• driver's meal and toll fees.

Options for this experience

3 options

8-seater minivanUp to 8 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · 08:15 and 14:00Driver-guide with an 8-seater minivan; includes pickup

Berline Volvo XC90Up to 4 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · 08:30 and 14:00Sedan with driver-guide; includes pickup

19-seater maxivanUp to 15 per booking · Guide in 4 languages · 08:30 and 14:00Includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:15, 08:30 and 14:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Smartour Riviera

Is this one for you?Pick the 8-seater mini van or Volvo berline if your group is small and you want a quieter pace through the villages. The 19-seater maxi van works better for larger groups traveling together and sharing the cost per person.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

What is Saint-Paul de Vence actually like when you get there?

Saint-Paul de Vence is a medieval village known worldwide for its artists and painters. You'll walk through artist shops and galleries, and from the ramparts you can see the colors of the villas, the perfumes of the hills and the fragrances of the sea skyline.

Is Grasse really the perfume capital, and what do you actually see there?

Grasse is the perfume capital of the world, and the tour includes a visit to the Fragonard perfume factory, where you'll see how the region's fragrances are made and learn about the craft.

How long does the whole tour take, and does traffic change that?

The tour lasts around six hours. Timings are non-contractual and may shift depending on traffic and delays, so the exact schedule can vary.

Can I book this tour if I'm traveling with a small child?

Yes. Specialized infant seats are available for 10 euros, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The minibus is wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed.