Bastion St-Jaume

You will begin with a visit to the 12th century village of Eze, perched atop of a rugged mountain and offering spectacular views of the French Mediterranean. Your guide will take you through gorgeous cobblestone streets lined with vaulted houses, which are home to numerous craft shops. On request, a free guided tour of a traditional perfumery at the Fragonard factory can be included.

You will then proceed to follow the Corniche, where you will reach the Old Town of Monaco. Explore the beautiful monuments of the Old Town, including: Cathédrale de Monaco, where Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly were married and eventually buried; the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, where Prince Albert II of Grimaldi currently resides (additional cost); the Oceanographic Museum (additional cost); and the beautiful Courthouse. 

Then we will pay a visit to the district of Monte-Carlo, following the amazing Formula One Grand Prix circuit. During the tour, you will experience the opulence of Monaco, with its many hotels, the famous Monte Carlo Casino and stunning Opera House, built by Charles Garnier.

Cannes

In the afternoon you will continue on to the glamorous city of Cannes.  You will stop at the renowned Cannes Film Festival Palace and walk along the famous Croisette Boulevard with its sandy beaches, and prestigious hotels, that have hosted celebrities from Marilyn Monroe to Scarlett Johansson. You will also be able to admire the many fashionable designer boutiques and explore the gorgeous old town of le Suquet. 

You will be taking a scenic journey by car to the medieval town of Antibes. Here you will explore the Old Town, where you can marvel at the imposing Grimaldi castle that now hosts the Picasso museum. You will also have the opportunity to visit the colourful Provencal Market and explore the myriad charming shop-lined streets. 

You will be taking a scenic journey by car to the medieval town of Antibes. Here you will explore the Old Town, where Picasso lived and worked; marvel at the 16th century ramparts, built by Vauban; and admire the imposing Grimaldi castle that now hosts the Picasso museum. You will also have the opportunity to visit the colourful Provencal Market and explore the myriad charming shop-lined streets. Absolutely not to be missed is the beautiful Antibes Harbour where you will see the many mega-yachts that the area is famous for. 

You will journey onwards by car through the Cap d’Antibes: a popular summer and winter resort for such American writers as: Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway; artists including Jules Verne, Honoré de Balzac, Auguste Renoir, and Claude Monet. 

You will continue to the glamorous city of Cannes, where you will pay a visit to the renowned Cannes Film Festival Palace and walk along the famous Croisette Boulevard. Here you will learn how the lure of sandy beaches and prestigious hotels have attracted celebrities from Marilyn Monroe to Scarlett Johansson. You will also have the chance to admire the many fashionable designer boutiques as you explore the le Suquet Old Town. 

Saint-Paul-de-Vence

This spectacular tour will conclude at one of the true jewels of the French Riviera- the medieval village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and made famous by the actors and artists that lived here, including: Bonnard, Braque, Dufy, Matisse, and Chagall. You will follow in the very footsteps of these artists as you stroll along the narrow cobblestone streets, visit some independent  galleries, and marvel at the many Renaissance style fountains in the area. You will also have the chance to enjoy a panoramic, and stunning view of the countryside and the Southern Alps.