Nice: Provence Village Tour with Wine and Produce Tasting
French Riviera, Nice
Discover the village of Saint-Jeannet and taste local, organic wines. Travel from Nice to Biot, Gourdon, and Tourettes-sur-Loup on this day trip to try regional products, and visit a waterfall.
Experience Organic Wine and Olive Oil Tastings with Scenic Villages near Nice
This full-day tour from Nice is ideal for food and wine enthusiasts interested in organic wines, regional olive oil, and picturesque medieval villages.
Tour Highlights
- Organic wine tasting session in Saint Jeannet
- Olive oil tasting in a working 15th-century oil mill
- Views of the French Riviera from the hilltop medieval village of Gourdon
- Visit the village of Tourette-sur-Loup, known as the Cité des Violettes
- See the 40-meter-high Gorges du Loup waterfall
Description
Begin with a morning pickup from your accommodation in Nice. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned van to Biot and learn about Biot glassware production, famed worldwide for its quality.
Continue to the hillside village of Opio, surrounded by olive groves, pine, cork oak, and strawberry trees. Visit a rare, still-functioning 15th-century oil mill and enjoy regional products paired with olive oil tastings.
Next, explore Gourdon, a hilltop village offering panoramic views of the French Riviera, including its 9th-century castle and gardens designed by André Le Nôtre, the landscaper of Versailles.
Witness the 40-meter-high Gorges du Loup waterfall and stop at Tourette-sur-Loup, known for cultivating violets since 1880. Finish with a wine tasting at a Saint-Jeannet estate, sampling six varieties including red, rosé, white, and sweet wines. Learn how the winemaker uses glass carboys to age wines with solar energy.
Enjoy artworks by Remy Rasse, who also designs wine labels. After the tasting, return to your accommodation in Nice 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
Full refund available if cancelled up to 24 hours in advance.
For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes for walking in villages and bring a camera for scenic views. Morning departures are recommended to avoid afternoon crowds and heat.
