2 days to discover Monaco, Monte Carlo, and Medieval Villages

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Médiéval Villages
4 stops
1
Once customers have been collected at the pick-up point, you will discover the city of Grasse, labeled "city of history and art", also listed by UNESCO as an "intangible heritage of humanity" since 2018. You will benefit from the information and explanations of the towns and landscapes along the route that your guide will give you. Grasse, world capital of perfume. You will visit the factory FRAGONARD . A colleague will give you the guided tour. You will see 5000 years of perfume history, from the arrival of wild flowers to bottling, cosmetic products and essences. Stroll, discover the streets of the old medieval town of Grasse, its beginnings date back to the Middle Ages. They built the Saracen Tower, which was one of the strategic points against the attackers. You can also visit the Romanesque style cathedral "Notre Dame du Puy" built in the 12th century. Its bell tower is 34 meters high and the interior is richly decorated with magnificent paintings by "RUBENS.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Gourdon, one of the most beautiful medieval villages in France, built on a rocky base at an altitude of 750 m, nicknamed "Eagle's Nest" because it overlooks the Loup valley. Discover its ramparts, its 12th century medieval castle built by the Saracens with gardens designed by "Le Nôtre", it often served as a stronghold. Stroll through these narrow stone streets with its old houses and craftsmen. Gourdon, was an exceptional place of defense due to its strategic positioning. Enjoy this exceptional view all the way to the Riviera on Victoria Square. Classified site with its magnificent retaining wall. Visit its superb Romanesque Saint Pons chapel from the 12th century, restored with a medieval garden. Explore the 12th century Saint Vincent church, it is listed in the inventory of historic monuments.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Discover the magnificent medieval village of Tourrettes-sur-Loup on the road to the Gorges du Loup, all the charm of ancient villages located on a rocky spur overlooking the Mediterranean. Violet and olive are its main crops. You can admire its rampart houses, the town hall which was formerly a keep. Stroll through the narrow streets, its vaulted passages, its old restored stone facades. Contemplate the town hall which was formerly the 15th century Castle des Villeneuve and its charming square. Visit the Bastide and the museum dedicated to violets. Admire the 30 workshops, galleries of artists and craftsmen creating paintings, jewelry, weaving, pottery.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
St-Paul-de-Vence
Saint-Paul-de-Vence, discover this medieval village the most visited on the Côte d'Azur, with its fountains, its vaults, its craftsmen, its artists. Explore the pedestrian streets to discover its history and heritage, through the panels the history is revealed... Visit historic monuments such as the collegiate church, the Notre Dame des Gardettes Chapel, the Place de la Grande Fontaine, the Donjon, the oil mill... Take a stroll and admire the shops, galleries, restaurants, hotels, ice cream parlors, all the charm of Provence with its stone streets Treat yourself to a moment on the Place du "jeu de boules" where great French artists like Lino Ventura or Yves Montant have rubbed shoulders. Marc Chagall, a great painter and sculptor of the last century, lived in Saint Paul de Vence. You can see his grave.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
French Riviera
5 stops
5
Monaco Explore the Principality of Monaco, the second smallest country in the world, and discover its rich history dating back to antiquity. Visit the old town of Monaco, the cathedral, the Prince's Palace and the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Monte-Carlo
Monte Carlo is a district of Monaco. It is home to the famous Monte Carlo Casino. The traditional district of Monte Carlo is divided into three ordered districts: Monte Carlo, La Rousse and Larvotto. Photo break at Place du Casino, the famous Café de Paris, its Casino. (40 minutes)
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Nice
Nice Explore the city of Nice founded by the Greeks under the name ok NIKAIA, this city has continued to change sovereignty, it was successively Ligurian, Greek and Roman, before becoming part of the Kingdom of Italy, then of the Byzantine Empire of the East, then becoming Genoese, Provençal, Savoyard, Piedmontese and finally definitively French in 1860 under the Empire of Napoleon Bonaparte. Discover this Latin, Mediterranean city, through the Architectural styles of its buildings. Drive along the Famous Promenade des Anglais and admire the beautiful Art Deco Hotels and enjoy the turquoise beaches. Admire « Old Nice », its Historic Churches, the beautiful squares : Massena with its « Apollo » statue , also Place Garibaldi and its «  Giuseppe Garibaldi «  statue. Take two panoramic stop photos to immortalize the view of the Bay of Angels and Nice, as well as the view of the famous Bay of Villefranche sur mer and its Billionaires Peninsula, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
Menton Menton is a city on the Côte d'Azur, founded in the 12th century and which belonged to the Principality of Monaco for 5 centuries. It was acquired by Charles Grimaldi in 1346 until 1848. Menton, A superb, fragile and authentic territory. It has no less than 85 protected monuments "Historical Monument", 127 religious buildings, 7 Exceptional Gardens, 12 fortified military works, 1 label City of Art and History and 1 site registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list. It has approximately 30,981 inhabitants. City of Art and History, Old Menton contains a special atmosphere, with its narrow cobbled streets and its squares with baroque charm. A multitude of shops and restaurants enliven the ochre facades of this old town with Italian accents. Along the alleys, head towards the Basilica of Saint-Michel Archange, one of the most impressive sacred buildings on the Côte d'Azur. A little higher up, an exceptional view awaits you from the Vieux-Château cemetery at the top of the old town.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Eze
A medieval village perched at 429 meters above sea level at the top of the village of Eze, enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view, from the Esterel massif to the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. On a clear day, we can even distinguish the Corsican mountains. Let your eyes admire the Mediterranean Sea and visit its craft shops.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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