Hiking and culture on the Cote d'Azur

THE TOUR in detail

step by step

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  DAY 1 : Cannes

  Arrivée en fin d’après-midi à l’aéroport et transfert à l’hôtel. Installation et nuit à Cannes.

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  DAY 2 : Antibes, Cap d’Antibes et de Biot

  Hiking program:

  After a brief orientation tour of Cannes with the famous Croisette, we follow the road that runs along the sea via Juan-les-Pins and from to Cap d’Antibes with its villas and its hotel frequented by stars Arrival in Antibes , a city with 2,600 years of history. Our guide offers you a walking tour of the old town with its narrow streets and numerous flowered balconies, the old Château Grimaldi which has become the Picasso Museum and the marina, the most important in France. The visit ends at the picturesque Provencal market. Then we head to the famous beach of La Garoupe from where we undertake a 1.5 hour walk on the coastal path to better explore the Cap d’Antibes and its specific flora: sea fennel, Hottentot figs or sweet alison and in the distance the spectacular view of the snow-capped Alps. Return to Antibes, free time for a light lunch or a coffee on the port. In the afternoon visit the village of Biot, a village of artists and craftsmen (potters, glassblowers, jewelers). Rebuilt in the 15th century, the village has retained many historic houses with decorated doors and a beautiful Romanesque church from the 15th century. Guided tour and free time. Visit the glassworks of Biot and return to Cannes.

  Culture program:

  After a brief orientation tour of Cannes with the famous Croisette, we follow the road along the sea through Juan-les-Pins and up to Cap d’Antibes with its villas and hotels frequented by stars. Arrival in Antibes, a city with 2,600 years of history. Our guide offers you a walking tour of the old town with its narrow streets and its many flowered balconies, the old Château Grimaldi which has become the Picasso Museum and the marina, the most important in France. The visit ends at the picturesque Provencal market. Antibes offers many options for enjoying the city: the bustling market until noon, the Picasso Museum (optional visit possible), a walk along the yachts in Port Vauban, the ramparts along the seaside with a wonderful view or a lunch in one of the many restaurants in the old town. In the afternoon visit the village of Biot, a village of artists and craftsmen (potters, glassblowers, jewelers). Rebuilt in the 15th century, the village has retained many historic houses with decorated doors and a beautiful Romanesque church from the 15th century. Guided tour and free time. Visit the glassworks of Biot and return to Cannes.

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  DAY 3 : Vence, Gourdon and Grasse

  Hiking program:

  <p align=”justify”>Departure from Cannes around 8:00 am for a day in the hills around Grasse, known for their wild landscapes where sheep farming and flower cultivation mark the environment. Between Vence and Gourdon, hike on the Saint-Barnabé plateau, the balcony of the Côte d’Azur. Our walk takes us on a path at an altitude of 800 m along abandoned farms, in a magnificent landscape, which sometimes recalls certain deserts. Along the way we discover the scents and colors of Provence herbs: lavender, thyme, rosemary and savory. At the end of this hike of around 3h30 we join our coach which takes us to Gourdon, perched village, nestled on an eagle’s nest at 700 m altitude. Free time for a snack and some photos of the splendid panorama of the French Riviera. Continue to Grasse and visit the Fragonard perfume factory. Return to the hotel in Cannes.</p>

  Culture program:

  <p align=”justify”>Departure from Cannes around 8:00 am for a day in the hills around Grasse, known for their wild landscapes where sheep farming and flower cultivation mark the environment. Stop in the village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, one of the most famous hilltop villages of the French Riviera, a village of artists chosen by Marc Chagall, Yves Montand and many others to live there. Free time to explore the cobbled streets, Renaissance houses and the many art galleries. Possibility to visit the famous Maeght Foundation. We continue with the visit of a candied fruit factory with tasting then by the spectacular road along the Gorges du Loup we reach Gourdon, the highest hilltop village in the region, located on its eagle’s nest 700 meters from altitude. Free time for lunch and a stroll through the medieval streets. Optional visit to the 17th century castle. In the middle of the afternoon, continue to Grasse and visit the Fragonard perfume factory. Then return to the hotel in Cannes.</p>