Description
CANNES, MOUGINS AND SAINT PAUL DE VENCE
The best of gastronomy, art and cinema on the French Riviera
On this exclusive day tour led by your professional guide, journey into the heart of the French Riviera to experience some quaint cities and their rich cultures. Famous for its provencal markets (closed on Mondays) filled with fresh regional products and handicrafts, Antibes Juan-Les-Pins is a charming town where you will discover the real Mediterranean gastronomy. I will take you to a local food market where you will browse the colorful stalls and try many specialties such as the Socca and the Tapenade. Afterwards, you will head to the glittering city of Cannes where you will visit the iconic Palais des Festivals et des Congres which hosts the International Cannes Film Festival since the 1980ies. There, you will enjoy the luxury atmosphere of the worldly renowned cinematic event that brings all the stars to the little French Riviera town once a year, including Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp and Catherine Deneuve. Afterwards, you will take a stroll in the emblematic Croisette avenue along the beach, marvelling at the beautiful panorama of the city and its port filled with yachts. Your day will continue in the beautiful city of Mougins, a prestigious artistic and culinary spot where you will relax with a lunch and a glass of wine. Last but not least, you will discover the old town with its numerous art galleries, as well as a pond covered with a big collection of lotus flowers (June-July).
Finish the day in Saint Paul de Vence, a wonderful medieval village where many of the great painters (Chagall, Matisse, Miro, Renoir) and artists have stayed.
You will appreciate the charm of its stone architecture, its famous art galleries. Let yourself be guided by the charm of the craft workshops where crafts people work, often leaving the doors of their workshops open for all to see.
Itinerary
Departing from Nice or any city nearby, you will discover some of the French Riviera’s most iconic towns such as Antibes with its provencal market, Cannes with its luxury atmosphere, and Mougins with its exquisite gastronomy. Traveling in a comfortable vehicle, you will stop first in Antibes Juan-Les-Pins and take a stroll in a traditional provencal market in the beautiful city center. Your tour will continue to the famous city of Cannes where you will dive into the cinema world and its stars. See the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, you will follow in Grace Kelly, Brigitte Bardot and Brad Pitt’s footsteps. You will then enjoy a scenic promenade on the Croisette avenue. Your tour will continue to Mougins, a true gastronomic hub filled with art galleries and museums.
Finish with the renowned artists’ village Saint Paul de Vence before your guide will drive you back to the departure point.
Price : from 690€ per group (1-8 persons)
Duration : 7 hours
Included
- licensed guide
- comfortable NEW A/C Mercedes Mini-van
- insurance
- petrol
- paytoll
- parking fees
- individual water bottles
- car disinfection after each tour
Meet-up location
Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Nice, Antibes, Cannes or surroundings