Saint Paul de Vence, Gourdon, Grasse und Cannes von Cannes

Sample some of the top attractions in Provence, from the glamour of Cannes to the beautiful variety of its natural landscapes and the simple charm of its medieval villages. Nowhere in France quite matches Provence for the sheer beauty of the countryside.

Start your tour in Cannes with a visit to the famous Croisette Boulevard and the Film Festival Palace, where the great and the good of the film industry make their annual pilgrimage. Visit the designer shops and famous beaches that have been drawing visitor to this place for generations.

After Cannes, drive through the patchwork of rolling valleys, fruit orchards and lavender fields of the Provence countryside, with the majestic Alps forming a dramatic backdrop in one direction and the Mediterranean coast shimmering in the sun in another. Visit the charming town of Grasse, world capital of the perfume industry, where three perfumeries – Fragonard, Molinard and Galimard – open their doors to the public and offer free tours. Stop off at the ancient feudal village of Gourdon, a fortified settlement offering magnificent panoramic views of the coast.

Try some typical Riviera delicacies at the traditional Florian Confectionary, legendary emporium for all things sweet. Finally, visit St-Paul-de-Vence, home of impressionist painters, with its ancient cobblestone lanes and art galleries. Prepare to be seduced by the limitless charms of Provence with this memorable full day tour.