Top 8 Cultural Tours in Lot, Occitanie

In this full day tour, you will see the Western side of the French Riviera, with its beautiful rolling hills. See the emblematic city of Antibes, the Loup valley region or the charming Gourdon village. Go to Tourrettes sur Loup, famous for its violet flower. Finish your tour in the provencal village of Saint Paul de Vence. As it is a private tour, your guide can customize the itinerary according to your own preferences.

Inclusions: Professional local guide/driver, Transport by air-conditioned luxury minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Customized private tour, Bottled water, Free internet hot-spot, USB charger for cellphones, Masks and sanitizers for all our guests

Exclusions: Personal Purchases, Meals, Gratuities

Arrive in the bay of Cannes, along the sandy beaches and luxuous boutiques. Stroll on the mythic Croisette's boulevard and just imagine the glamour on the red carpet of the film festival palace among the celebrities' handprints. Then, escape to the inland for its quiet to awake your senses in Grasse : World's capital of perfume. Appreciate a guided tour in a factory that will reveal you its secrets or wander in the heart of the old town. In the course of the Alps and valleys, you will reach Gourdon, "Balcony of the French Riviera" that culminates over the "Big blue sea". Then wind down the river Loup gorges in order to end your journey by the "Jewel of our beloved Provence": Saint Paul de Vence, one of the most visited villages in France and one of the top places for artists since the 20's.

Inclusions: Professional guide (from April, tour available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian and Portuguese), Free guided tour in a factory of the world perfume's capital, Hotel pickup and drop off(selected hotels with postcodes 06000, 06100, 06200 or 06300 only), Transport by air-conditioned minivan (8 seater)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Port pickup and drop-off

Arrive in the bay of Cannes, along the sandy beaches and luxuous boutiques. Stroll on the mythic Croisette's boulevard and just imagine the glamour on the red carpet of the film festival palace among the celebrities' handprints. Then, escape to the inland for its quiet to awake your senses in Grasse: World's capital of perfume. Appreciate a guided tour in a factory that will reveal you its secrets or wander in the heart of the old town. In the course of the Alps and valleys, you will reach Gourdon, "Balcony of the French Riviera" that culminates over the "Big blue sea". Then wind down the river Loup gorges in order to end your journey by the "Jewel of our beloved Provence": Saint Paul de Vence, one of the most visited villages in France and one of the top places for artists since the20's.

Inclusions: Professional guide (from April, tour available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian and Portuguese), Free guided tour in a factory of the world perfume's capital, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan (8 seater)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Port pickup and drop-off

Private sightseeing tour with an American driver-guide (Expatriate - in France since 1992) Visit the colorful and historic Midi-Pyrenées Region North of Toulouse. From Toulouse we'll first visit the Pech Merle Cavern with amazing prehistoric paintings. Next we'll drive to St Cirq-LaPopie - one of the most beautiful villages in France . . . One of the greatest advantages to my tours is flexibility. I may propose or start the day with an itinerary in mind, or list of places to visit, but from there the day will unfold according to your personal wishes. My objective is to help you to maximize your time spent here in France - so that you will most comfortably enjoy all the beauty and history - that you return home filled with spectacular memories of a marvelous adventure.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, Admission fee to Pech Merle Cavern

Private sightseeing tour with an American driver-guide (Expatriate - in France since 1992) With over 28 years' experience driving in France, I provide safe transport and historical commentary with personal anecdotes about life in France as an American expatriate. My objective is to help you to maximize your time spent here in France - so that you will most comfortably enjoy all the beauty and history - that you return home filled with spectacular memories of a marvelous adventure. Please feel free to contact me with an additional questions.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Admission fee for Castle/museum (& access to ramparts) in Carcassonne: €9 , Admission fee for Belvedere: Photo/Lookout point over the Lastours castles: €2, Admission fee for Toulouse Lautrec Museum €10

**For safety reasons, we will only offer private tours during the COVID19 crisis (people travelling together). No shared tours available. Discover who was Cro Magnon, how was life during the ice age and learn the different paleolithic technologies used to make a fire, to light up in a cave and to paint. Then follow your private guide into a real prehistoric cave with some of the oldest paintings found in the world (30.000 years old, i.e. 12.000 years before Lascaux) but also some of the most beautiful stalactites, stalagmites and columns. After a scenic drive along the river, you will discover Beynac, one of the best preserved medieval castle in France.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Dust mask (during COVID19 crisis), Hydroalcoolic solution (during COVID19 crisis)

Exclusions: Entrance tickets for Cougnac cave , Entrance fees for Beynac Castle

Grasse. . . World perfumes capital In the middle ages, trade in hides and skins develops in Grasse. This activity generating a strong smell, manufacturers perfume their production of gloves, bags and belts from the Renaissance to meet a fashion now for Italy and the entourage of Queen Catherine de Medici. Grasse microclimate allows to grow on-site of flowers in delicate fragrances such as rose, jasmine, Daffodil, carnation, orange blossom and violet. Grasse and its surroundings are then covered with fields of flowers and, in 1614, the King recognizes the new corporation of the 'Glovers perfumers. Circa 1750 appears the process of enfleurage cold that allows to extract the most delicate flowers such as jasmine or the Tuberose scented principle. Modern perfumery techniques are invented and developed in Grasse. Mythical perfumes such as water wild of Dior or mythical N ° 5 Chanel originate there: for more than 200 years, Grasse is the world capital of perfume. Door to door service

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

Discover the history and culture of the region during this guided tour in Cannes, French Hollywood, Antibes and its magnificent marina and its Provencal market. Immerse yourself in the artistic jewel of Saint Paul de Vence, its built ramparts and its exceptional light, admire its superb views over the hills. At the city of violets Tourette sur loup, contemplate this village built at the top of the mountain. Le Gourdon, this breathtaking little paradise will be waiting for you. In Grasse, the capital of perfume and food aromas, you lose yourself with delight in the winding alleys.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professionnel guide, WiFi on board, Transport from and to your hotel or private accommodation in Nice

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