--- title: Full day tour Medieval Villages Grasse Gourdon Tourettes St Paul lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/nice/tours/full-day-tour-medieval-villages-grasse-gourdon-tourettes-st-paul/ type: tour city: Nice country: France price: 140 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 315 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Grasse and villages? rank_in_category: 26 of 53 (Day Trips from Nice) schedule_checked: 2026-09-22 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/nice/tours/full-day-tour-medieval-villages-grasse-gourdon-tourettes-st-paul/ --- # Full day tour Medieval Villages Grasse Gourdon Tourettes St Paul **Guidekin's take:** A full day in the perched villages behind the coast: Grasse with a perfume house visit, Gourdon on its cliff, Tourrettes-sur-Loup and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, paced to give real time in each rather than hours in traffic. Pickup at set points in Nice is included; coffee and tips are extra. 4.82 from 315 reviews for 8h. **Grasse and villages?:** Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes and Saint-Paul with a guide at €140 per person for 8h; English only, set pickup points. 4.82 from 315 reviews. Trade-off: English only; set pickup points; coffee and tips extra. (last checked September 22, 2026) ## Overview This is not a tour where you spend most of your time driving in traffic jams! It's not a chase like many other tours. I built the tour to avoid this problem, so you have enough time to enjoy each spot with the help and instructions of a professional guide. Treat yourself to a trip to the Middle Ages! Discover the most beautiful Provençal medieval villages, a cultural and architectural wealth! Grasse, Gourdon, Tourettes-sur-Loup and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Visit the historic FRAGONARD fragrance museum factory in Grasse. Discover Grasse: its Saracen tower and unbelievable cathedral. Admire panoramic views of Gourdon and the Loup Valley. Enjoy an ice cream made from the "violet" flower in Tourettes-sur-Loup. Discover dozens of art galleries in Saint-Paul-de-Vence. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 291 pickup points - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €140 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.82/5 from 315 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Hire & Tours ## What's included - knowledgeable guide with university degree ## Not included - TIP - Coffee and/or Tea ## Itinerary 1. **Grasse** (2h 30m) - Driving to our first experience: Grace Village. Start your tour by visiting Grasse, listed in November 2018 on the list of "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" adopted by "UNESCO", for its know-how linked to the perfume industry. Stroll through the old streets of Grasse... 2. **Gourdon** (1h 30m) - After this fragrant break, head for this small village "GOURDON" perched at 758 meters, between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea, discover this medieval fortress and its beautiful castle built in the 8th century by the SARAZINS. Discern the strategic advantages, (the... 3. **Tourrettes-sur-Loup** (1h 30m) - After this dizzying session in the heart of the "Gourdon" eagle's nest, let's head to Tourrettes sur Loup; Provencal and medieval village. Explore the: (lanes, vaults, stairs, porches, lintels, etc.) of this medieval village and discover how the houses are built up to the... 4. **St-Paul-de-Vence** (2h 30m) - Once in Saint Paul de Vence, travel in the footsteps of the great artists of the 20th century; Painters, writers, sculptors, poets, who have made this village a high place of pilgrimage for artistic creativity, because the setting is idyllic! Take advantage of the position of... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point stand in front of the office de tourisme (located next to Nice Ville train station), the guide will ask you for the reservation name. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJnfu2MAbQzRIR1aBedCqfGXA Pickup points listed by the operator: 291 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Pick-up and drop-off included at the locations indicated in Nice for shared tours. For addresses outside Nice, pick-ups and drop-offs are only possible with private tours. - The tour time is 8 hours, including driving time. - If you are a group of more than 8 people, contact us for a 30-seat bus. Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Day Trips from Nice | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #26 of 53** | €140 | 8h | 4.82 (315) | shared | | [Eze and Monaco Private Half-Day Tour](/france/nice/tours/eze-and-monaco-private-half-day-tour/?format=md) | €670 per group | 5h | 4.99 (172) | private | | [French Riviera Dolce Vita Electric Fiat Tour](/france/nice/tours/french-riviera-dolce-vita-electric-fiat-tour/?format=md) | €85 | 4h | 4.91 (501) | shared | | [Provence Wine Tour - Small Group Tour from Nice](/france/nice/tours/provence-wine-tour-small-group-tour-from-nice/?format=md) | €176 | 8h | 4.91 (399) | shared | Ranked #26 of 53 in Day Trips from Nice by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €65 to €478, median €125; typical length 8h. 20 of 53 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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