French Riviera Tours: Nice, Cannes and the Côte d'Azur
The Côte d'Azur is one of the world's most famous and celebrated coastal destinations — the extraordinary coastline stretches from Saint-Tropez to Menton, encompassing the most beautiful places in all of southern France along the Mediterranean coast. Nice's Promenade des Anglais offers stunning coastal views along one of the world's most famous and photographed coastal walkways — a walking tour of Nice's extraordinary Promenade des Anglais, old town markets, and flower market is the best way to begin any French Riviera tour. The most popular tours combine coastal driving and cultural workshops — a scenic coastal road trip along the Côte d'Azur from Nice to Monaco passing the extraordinary medieval hilltop village of Èze, the extraordinary rock of Monaco, and the extraordinary coastal views of one of the world's most beautiful places is an outstanding and memorable trip experience. Cannes hosts the famous Palais des Festivals — a day tour of Cannes' extraordinary red carpet Croisette, luxury hotels, and Mediterranean beaches is a fantastic and enjoyable French Riviera cultural experience.Monte Carlo and Monaco Grand Prix
Monte Carlo and Monaco are the most glamorous and extraordinary destinations on the French Riviera — the Monaco Grand Prix street circuit is one of the world's most famous and iconic motorsport venues, and a walking tour of the extraordinary Monaco Grand Prix circuit through the old town streets, tunnel, and harbourfront rewards every motorsport enthusiast with a phenomenal and memorable experience. Monte Carlo Casino is a legendary gambling destination and one of the French Riviera's most iconic and extraordinary attractions — visiting the extraordinary Monte Carlo Casino's belle époque interiors and watching the extraordinary luxury cars and yachts in Monaco's extraordinary harbour is an incredible and unforgettable French Riviera experience. French Riviera tours include visits to Monaco and Cannes — our small group tour day trip from Nice to Monaco covers all the highlights of this extraordinary principality in one memorable and well-organized day tour, with a best tour guide providing detailed commentary on Monaco's extraordinary history, culture, and grand prix circuit. Private yacht charters provide opportunities to visit exclusive waterfront restaurants and extraordinary Monaco coastal destinations accessible only by sea.Saint Paul de Vence: The French Riviera's Artistic Village
Saint Paul de Vence is one of the French Riviera's most extraordinary and beloved destinations — a perfectly preserved medieval village perched above the extraordinary south of France countryside between Nice and Cannes, Saint Paul de Vence rewards every cultural experience traveler with an extraordinary encounter with the extraordinary artistic heritage of one of France's most celebrated artists' villages. Guided visits to St. Paul de Vence highlight the village's extraordinary artistic heritage — Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and generations of extraordinary artists found inspiration in the extraordinary light, landscapes, and medieval streets of Saint Paul de Vence. Paul de Vence's extraordinary Fondation Maeght is one of Europe's greatest contemporary art museums — an outstanding cultural experience that rewards every art lover with an extraordinary collection of Miró, Giacometti, Braque, and Chagall masterpieces in one of the most beautiful and professionally designed museum settings in all of France. A walking tour of Saint Paul de Vence's extraordinary medieval streets, art galleries, and extraordinary panoramic views of the surrounding south of France countryside is one of the French Riviera's most enjoyable and memorable cultural experiences.Côte d'Azur: Saint-Tropez and Antibes
Saint-Tropez is known for its millionaire's bay and is one of the French Riviera's most glamorous and photogenic destinations — the extraordinary old town of Saint-Tropez, the extraordinary Pampelonne Beach, and the extraordinary luxury yachts and celebrities that make Saint-Tropez one of the world's most famous and incredible destinations reward every French Riviera tour traveler with an extraordinary and memorable experience of the south of France at its most exclusive and beautiful. A day trip from Nice or Cannes to Saint-Tropez is one of the French Riviera's most popular and fantastic tour excursions — scenic coastal boat cruises to Saint-Tropez provide extraordinary panoramic views of the Côte d'Azur coastline and reward every traveler with a unique and memorable perspective on one of the world's most beautiful places. Antibes features the Picasso Museum showcasing the artist's extraordinary works — a walking tour of Antibes' extraordinary old town, Picasso Museum, and Mediterranean beaches is one of the Côte d'Azur's most enjoyable and professionally guided cultural experience day tours. Local markets in Côte d'Azur offer fresh fruit and hand-crafted goods — Antibes' extraordinary Provençal market is one of the French Riviera's most authentic and enjoyable local cultural experiences.Grasse Perfume Factory and Cultural Experiences
Visiting the Fragonard Perfumery in Grasse offers extraordinary insights into traditional French fragrance making — Grasse is known for its famous perfume workshops and is the perfume capital of the world, and a French Riviera day tour to Grasse's extraordinary perfume factory rewards every traveler with an outstanding and memorable cultural experience learning about one of France's most extraordinary and celebrated artisan traditions. The most popular tours combine coastal driving and cultural workshops — a small group tour combining a perfume factory visit in Grasse, a walking tour of Saint Paul de Vence, and a day trip to Monaco is one of the French Riviera's most comprehensive and enjoyable cultural experience itineraries. E-bike tours offer active exploration of Nice and vineyard areas — coastal boat excursions often include swimming and snorkelling in the crystal-clear Mediterranean waters of the Côte d'Azur's most beautiful and secluded coves. The Gorges du Verdon — considered Europe's most beautiful canyon — offers extraordinary hiking and kayaking tours from the French Riviera, and is a wonderful day trip adventure for nature lovers exploring the extraordinary south of France beyond the Mediterranean coast.Best Time to Visit the French Riviera
The best time to visit the French Riviera depends on what experience you want. Spring (April–May) is one of the most enjoyable and memorable times to visit the Côte d'Azur — pleasant Mediterranean temperatures, beautiful wildflowers, and fewer summer crowds at Nice's Promenade des Anglais, Monaco's old town, and Saint Paul de Vence make spring a fantastic and outstanding time for French Riviera tours. Summer (June–August) is peak season on the Côte d'Azur — the extraordinary Mediterranean beaches of Saint-Tropez, Antibes, and Cannes are at their most vibrant and fun, the Cannes Film Festival brings extraordinary glamour to the red carpet in May, and the Monaco Grand Prix in late May is one of the French Riviera's most incredible and memorable events. Autumn (September–October) offers warm Mediterranean weather with fewer summer tourists — a wonderful and enjoyable time to discover the south of France's most beautiful places without the fast paced summer crowds. Winter on the French Riviera is mild and extraordinary — fewer tourists, luxury hotels at lower prices, and the extraordinary atmosphere of Nice's old town and Monaco's Monte Carlo Casino in winter make the Côte d'Azur a wonderful and memorable trip destination year-round.
