From Villefranche to Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon & St Paul de Vence shore excursion private

FAQ

• What type of vehicles are used during your private tours from Villefranche sur Mer?

  Our company uses only premium cars & minivans that are recent, comfortable and fully equipped including individual A/C, shaded windows and large leg space.

• Who conducts your private shore excursions from Villefranche sur Mer Cruise Port?

  All our tours are conducted by English speaking drivers or driver/guides. For a more personalized experience, we can also organize any private tour with both a driver and a guide. On this particular tour, you will enjoy the services of an English speaking driver/guide, expert of the French Riviera.

• How long is the drive from Villefranche Cruise Port to our first stop in Cannes?

  From Villefranche Port of Call to your first destination of the day, the city of Cannes, and on normal traffic conditons, it will take approximately 1 hour. Then, from Cannes to Grasse, driving time is of about 40 minutes. From Grasse to Gourdon village, the driving time is of 20 minutes, and from Gourdon village to Saint Paul de Vence, your last stop, driving time is of 45 minutes. Finally, the drive back to Villefranche Cruise Port is of 50 minutes.

• What is the Perfume Factory visit in Grasse all about?

  This part of France is famous for being the location of most of the French Perfume Factories that elaborate perfumes for the most famous perfume making companies of France.
  
  This very beautiful factory established in a 19th century building sits in the heart of the old town where our perfumes and soaps are crafted everyday. It is one of the oldest factories in Grasse. From the time they were first built in 1782, these premises already housed a perfume factory. 
  
  Here, take a tour of the factory with a guide trained by a professional perfume maker and who knows all about the history of the trade. After exploring the manufacturing techniques and the history of the precious fluids, test your nose with a free olfactory game at the end of the tour.

• What is the traditional confectionery visit in Gourdon all about?

  Visit one of the last remaining confectionery of the French Riviera. Witness the transformation of the region’s best fruits and most beautiful flowers into confectionery products. In wintertime, you’ll see the artisans making citrus jams, hand-dipping orange peel into a variety of chocolates, and the glazing process for our candied fruits.
  
  February through August is when the artisans work with violets, the Tango rose, jasmine, and verbena, changing them into delicious crystallized flowers, leaves, or flower jams, all unique natural wonders for any sweets lover.
  
  All year round, you can watch the artisans create homemade chocolats, caramels, and hard candies with the flavors of Provence. Each tour is followed by a tasting of a our vast array of specialties.

• Is lunch included on this private shore excursion from Villefranche sur Mer?

  No, we never include lunch on our private tours. However, if you would like to organize a lunch in a local restaurant then please let our team of travel experts know and they will do the rest. Indicate what type of restaurants you are looking for in terms of budget and meal or better let us know your choice and our team will make the corresponding arrangements.
  
  On this particular shore excursion, there are a number of locations where it will be possible for you to stop for lunch including Grasse, or Gourdon. Don't hesitate to ask your guide for recommendations.