Category Medieval Hilltop Villages

Nice · MEDIEVAL HILLTOP VILLAGES

The Best Hilltop Village Day Trips from Nice, All 15 Compared

19 reviewed

From Nice: Provence and its Medieval Villages Full-Day Tour

From Nice: Provence and its Medieval Villages Full-Day Tour - Fragonard in Grasse: what you get from the guided perfume stop

1.Provence and its Medieval Villages Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 352 reviews · 9 hours · from $112Our pick

A 9-hour Provençal day from Nice with Grasse perfume, medieval hill towns, waterfall stops, and St Paul de Vence’s art-filled lanes for $112.

“Bruno was a hilarious guide, we loved his pace and all the stops he recommended. It was so nice to learn about the region, sample perfumes, and explore the small older villages up in the hillsides beyond Cannes. Thanks again!”

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Full day tour Medieval Villages Grasse Gourdon Tourettes St Paul

Full day tour Medieval Villages Grasse Gourdon Tourettes St Paul - Grasse and the Fragrance Factory: UNESCO-Listed Perfume Heritage

3.Full day tour Medieval Villages Grasse Gourdon Tourettes St Paul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $145Top rated

Medieval villages above Nice, plus Grasse perfume craft, Gourdon views, Tourrettes stone lanes, and St-Paul ramparts and art scenes.

“This is a fantastic way to see remoter villages not easily accessible if you don't have access to a car. Laurence was an amazing guide, friendly, informative and knowledgeable. There was a perfect flow and cadence to the day. She shared useful information both during the tour and afterward through What's App. The only small issue was that we sometimes had difficulty hearing Laurence during the drive as we were sitting in the back of the van. Some sort of amplification might be helpful for those with hearing aids like ourselves.”

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Grasse perfumery Fragonard, Gourdon, Tourettes Sur Loup, Saint Paul De Vence

Grasse perfumery Fragonard, Gourdon, Tourettes Sur Loup, Saint Paul De Vence - Price and logistics: what you’re really paying for

4.Grasse perfumery Fragonard, Gourdon, Tourettes Sur Loup, Saint Paul De Vence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Half-day from Nice to St-Paul-de-Vence, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, Gourdon, and Fragonard’s Grasse perfume factory tour. Small group.

“This was probably my favorite tour of the 3 we ended up taking out of Nice. It was a shorter one (2pm end), and I almost wish it was longer! Philippe was a great guide, and gave us great pointers and information. The towns were beautiful and a perfect collection of stops. I will mention there are alot of steps/inclines in the towns, so bring your walking shoes!”

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Villages Médiévaux,Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes sur Loup, St Paul

Villages Médiévaux,Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes sur Loup, St Paul - Gourdon, the Eagle’s Nest: ramparts, Saracen castle echoes, and Romanesque chapels

5.Villages Médiévaux,Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes sur Loup, St Paul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $108

Medieval villages near Nice plus Grasse perfume at Galimard, with small-group comfort, guided history, and mountain views all in one day.

“Such a charming and cozy experience. You get a chance to explore the French countryside and visit the small, isolated villages that look like they are stuck in time. They have this old world charm that is so peaceful, yet there are opportunities to buy crafts, art, and food from around the region. Each village varied on how crowded it was, so you have a good range of how much you want to interact with people. Our guide Laurence was super fun and charming. She gave us insightful background on each village and its significance to French and Italian history. She comfortably drove us to each destination and helped us…”

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French Riviera & Medieval villages Full Day Private Tour

French Riviera & Medieval Villages Full-Day Private Tour - Grasse + Fragonard Perfume Factory: Start With a Sense (and a Smell)

6.French Riviera & Medieval villages Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $923

Private full-day Riviera tour from Nice with a guided Fragonard perfume visit, Cannes and Antibes stops, and medieval villages.

“Dylon took us to the various villages, Cannes, and to see amazing waterfalls. We had a lovely lunch in a mountain village-one of the best meals of the week! Highly recommend using a tour guide for this area - getting around Cannes narrow one way streets was a feat in itself.”

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Full-Day Shared Tour Provence and its Medieval Villages from Nice

Full-Day Shared Tour Provence and its Medieval Villages from Nice - Fragonard guided visit: the History Factory approach

7.Full-Day Shared Tour Provence and its Medieval Villages from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $113

One day from Nice to Grasse perfume country and medieval hill towns, with a waterfall stop and guided Fragonard visit.

“Had a great quick visit to Grasse (not too into perfume) but we picked up some nice gifts for family. Our Guide Catia was fun and engaging. She provided us with a lot of information about each of our stops that help put things in context for us. Gordon had a stunning vista, and I think I will always remember the way the fig tree smelled in the sun that day. Truly a remarkable view (late August 2025). Seriously an eidètic moment in my head. Tourettes sous la loupe was charming, and we loved walking down the alleys. St. Paul de Vence was charming and due to the heat of…”

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Monaco and Perched Medieval Villages Day Tour from Nice

Monaco and Perched Medieval Villages Day Tour from Nice - Nice pickup to the coastal rhythm: why the ride matters

Private French Riviera West Coast, Hilltop villages, and lavender Full-Day Tour

Private French Riviera West Coast, Hilltop villages, and lavender Full-Day Tour - St-Paul-de-Vence: Art Galleries and Stone Streets for an Easy First Hour

9.Private French Riviera West Coast, Hilltop villages, and lavender Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,525

Private French Riviera west coast day from Nice to hilltop villages, Antibes, Cannes, and seasonal lavender with door-to-door pickup.

“Our private tour with Adam was the absolute highlight of our French Riviera trip. He took us to beautiful medieval villages, walked through each one with us, and shared fascinating history and stories the entire day. He even surprised us with a visit to a charming village not on our itinerary, which ended up being one of our favorite stops. Adam went above and beyond—taking wonderful photos of us throughout the day and making sure we never felt rushed. His kindness, deep knowledge, and flexibility made the whole experience unforgettable. If you’re visiting the French Riviera, we can’t recommend this tour highly enough!”

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From Nice : Gourdon, St-Paul de Vence, Tourettes & Grasse

From Nice : Gourdon, St-Paul de Vence, Tourettes & Grasse - Gourdon: The Panorama Stop That Feels Like a Moving Postcard

10.Gourdon, St-Paul de Vence, Tourettes & Grasse

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 28 reviews · 5 hours · from $100

Nice countryside loop to Gourdon, Saint-Paul de Vence, Tourettes-sur-Loup and Grasse, with a Fragonard perfume factory visit.

“The tour driver was 25 minutes late without an explanation nor an apology. This is exactly what the driver said; this isn’t a private tour (shrugging his shoulders), and that there was a traffic. We’re informed that the tour would be 30 minutes late the day before and the exact day we were waiting at the meeting pining for almost another half and hour without any response from the company nor the driver. I’m not the one to judge but this is exactly what happened. It’s just the fact. Otherwise the tour was exactly what it described and the guide was friendly.”

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Tour Grasse and medieval villages of Gourdon, Tourette & St Paul

Tour Grasse and medieval villages of Gourdon, Tourette & St Paul - Tourrettes-sur-Loup for violets, medieval houses, and a violet ice cream break

11.Tour Grasse and medieval villages of Gourdon, Tourette & St Paul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $104

9-hour day trip from Nice: Fragonard perfume in Grasse and medieval villages Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, St-Paul-de-Vence.

“It was a great day trip. Our guide Ibrahim, was friendly, attentive and gave lots of information about each place we visited. He was on time to pick us up at the hotel and gave enough time to discover each village. I would recommend this tour.”

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From Nice 1/2 day Tour Gourdon, St-Paul , Tourrettes & Grasse

From Nice 1/2 day Tour Gourdon, St-Paul , Tourrettes & Grasse - Hotel pickup, air-conditioned van, and small-group pace

12.From Nice 1/2 day Tour Gourdon, St-Paul , Tourrettes & Grasse

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $105

Half-day Riviera loop from Nice: Grasse perfume stops, violet-scented Tourrettes, artist village Saint-Paul, and medieval Gourdon.

“Perfect route for a half day trip. Good choice of villages to visit. Ben is very gallant, with a sense of humor, knowledgeable guide, who does not overload you with historical facts, but makes your trip pleasant and interesting. Driving abilities are perfect. Care about trip participants is above any expectations. Definitely recommend!”

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Small Group Full-Day Trip to Medieval French Riviera Villages from Nice

Small Group Full-Day Trip to Medieval French Riviera Villages from Nice - Cannes on the Croisette: a 30-minute taste of glamour

Provence and its Medieval Villages from Nice Full-Day Shared Tour

Provence and its Medieval Villages from Nice Full-Day Shared Tour - Grasse First: Perfume Capital Energy in the Old Town Style

French Riviera & Medieval Villages Full-Day Private Tour

French Riviera & Medieval Villages Full-Day Private Tour - Grasse + Fragonard Perfume Factory: Start With a Sense (and a Smell)

15.French Riviera & Medieval Villages Full-Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 9 hours · from $937

Private French Riviera day tour with Grasse perfume, Cannes Croisette and film palace, Antibes market, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and St-Paul.

“We really loved the tour with Denis. He covered everything yet didn't rush us. Loved the villages he took us to. The vehicle was clean and comfortable. We got some great photos.”

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