Wine Tasting, Provencal Market, and Countryside Full-Day Tour
Markets, medieval villages, celebrated vineyards, and sweeping views over Nice in one carefully curated day.
This Provence countryside day tour takes you through the authentic rhythms of the French Riviera hinterland, from a lively morning market in Antibes to a guided wine tasting at a historic chateau and a panoramic waterfall finish above Nice.
The itinerary is designed for travelers who want more than a beach view. You move between a fortified coastal old town, one of France's most celebrated medieval hilltop villages, a wine estate with genuine historical depth, and a scenic natural landmark, all in a single, well-paced day.
Group sizes are kept deliberately small, allowing for a more relaxed pace at each stop and meaningful exchanges with local producers and site guides rather than a rushed crowd experience.
The route connects four distinct environments — coastal market town, perched stone village, vineyard estate, and hilltop waterfall — offering a layered introduction to the culture, landscape, and gastronomy that define this corner of Provence.
Tour Highlights
Browse the authentic Provencal market in the heart of Antibes old town, surrounded by local produce, regional specialties, and the daily life of a genuine coastal community.
Walk the fortified lanes of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, one of the best-preserved medieval villages in southern France and a historic gathering place for artists including Chagall, Matisse, and Picasso.
Taste red, rose, and white wines at Chateau de Cremat, a storied estate with direct ties to the history of Coco Chanel and an exceptional position within the Nice Cotes de Provence appellation.
Tour the vineyard and wine cellar of Chateau de Cremat with an informative visit that covers both the winemaking process and the remarkable history of the estate and its grounds.
Conclude the day at the Gairaut waterfall, a scenic and often overlooked landmark that offers one of the finest panoramic views over the city of Nice and the surrounding bay.
Photograph the contrasting landscapes of the French Riviera from fortified sea walls and cobbled village streets to vine-covered hillsides and a cascading hillside waterfall.
Itinerary
The day begins in the center of Antibes old town at its traditional Provencal market, where local vendors sell fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses, olives, and artisan products. Antibes is also known for its impressive fortification walls along the Mediterranean coastline and its famous harbor.
The group travels to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and best-preserved fortified villages in France. This hilltop community has long attracted artists and remains home to numerous galleries, historic stone streets, and views across the surrounding countryside.
A guided visit to Chateau de Cremat includes a tour of the vineyard and wine cellar, with an explanation of the estate's winemaking traditions and its notable historical connections. The chateau holds a distinguished place in the history of the Nice Cotes de Provence appellation.
Following the cellar tour, guests participate in a structured tasting of the estate's red, rose, and white wines. The wine tasting is included in the tour price and is conducted within the chateau's tasting room overlooking the vines.
The final stop is the Gairaut waterfall, a picturesque site on the hills above Nice that provides a sweeping panoramic view over the city, the Baie des Anges, and the surrounding Alpes-Maritimes. It is a fitting and scenic conclusion to a day spent exploring the diversity of the French Riviera.
What Is Included
Included
- Professional guide for the full day
- Small group experience
- Wine tasting at Chateau de Cremat (red, rose, and white)
- Guided visit of Chateau de Cremat vineyard and wine cellar
- Visit to the Provencal market in Antibes
- Visit to Saint-Paul-de-Vence
- Visit to Gairaut waterfall and panoramic viewpoint
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch and personal food purchases at the market
- Additional wine or product purchases at the chateau
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for the guide
Important Information
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Spaces on this small group tour are limited. Secure your spot to experience the markets, villages, vineyards, and viewpoints of the French Riviera countryside in one full and rewarding day.
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