About this tour
This eight-hour private minivan tour peels back the French Riviera's glitzy veneer to reveal the quieter villages inland from Cannes. You'll start on the Croisette, then head up to Grasse—the global centre for perfume manufacture—where you can tour a working factory or explore winding old-town streets. From there, the route climbs to Gourdon, a hilltop settlement offering panoramic coastal views, before descending into the Loup gorges to finish at Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a centuries-old artists' haunt that draws visitors worldwide.
Highlights
- Cannes seafront and Film Festival Palace handprints
- Perfume factory tour revealing production methods
- Grasse old town narrow streets and local shops
- Gourdon elevated viewpoint over Mediterranean
- Loup river gorges scenic descent
- Saint-Paul-de-Vence medieval village wandering
What to expect
You'll be collected in a comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with a bilingual driver-guide. The morning focuses on Cannes' beachfront and central boulevard before heading inland. In Grasse, you'll either join an optional factory tour or navigate the historic quarter independently—allow two hours here. The drive to Gourdon takes roughly an hour, with time to absorb the hilltop views. After lunch (not included), you'll follow the gorge road downhill and spend your final hours in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, wandering medieval streets and artist galleries. Stops are flexible based on your pace.
Good to know
Bring comfortable walking shoes for cobbled streets and village exploration. Food and drinks aren't included, though villages have cafés and restaurants. The perfume factory tour is optional and free. Wheelchair access is available with assistance at certain stops. Moderate fitness helps—some sections involve steps and uneven ground. Confirmation depends on availability.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.