Nice: Provence Village Tour with Wine and Produce Tasting

Provençal Wine, Olive Oil Tasting & Village Tour from Nice

This guided tour from Nice suits travelers interested in wine, local gastronomy, and scenic villages in the French Riviera.

Highlights

• Organic wine tasting session in Saint-Jeannet
• Olive oil tasting at a historic 15th-century mill
• Views from the medieval hilltop village of Gourdon
• Visit to Tourette-sur-Loup, known as the “City of Violets”
• Visit to the 40-meter-high Gorges du Loup waterfall

Description

Begin with morning pickup from your accommodation in Nice. Travel comfortably by air-conditioned van to Biot and learn about its renowned glassware production.

Next, visit Opio, a hillside village surrounded by olive groves and Mediterranean vegetation. Explore a still-operational 15th-century olive mill and taste regional products paired with local olive oil.

The tour continues to Gourdon, a medieval hilltop village offering panoramic views across the French Riviera. See the 9th-century castle and its garden designed by André Le Nôtre, the landscape architect of Versailles.

Visit the impressive 40-meter-high waterfall at Gorges du Loup, then the village of Tourette-sur-Loup, famed for cultivating violets since the 1880s.

At a Saint-Jeannet wine estate, sample six wines—red, rosé, white, and sweet varieties—while learning from the winemaker about solar aging techniques using glass carboys. Enjoy viewing paintings by Remy Rasse, who also designs wine labels.

After the tasting, return to your Nice accommodation by van.

Includes

• Wine tasting session
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
• Multilingual driver/guide
• Tasting of local products including olive oil

Excludes

• Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best experience, book in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes and a camera. The tour operates in the mornings to early afternoons, ideal for daylight visits to each location.