French Culture Tour in 3 Iconic Perched Villages from Antibes pt.
Cagnes-sur-Mer
After a 25 minutes drive from the Port of Antibes, you will arrive in Cagnes sur Mer, iconic perched village nestled around its castle surrounded by medieval ramparts. Accompanied by your private guide, you will visit the castle, overlooking the village and offering a breathtaking panorama of Cagnes, the sea, and the Alps. Then, you will stroll through the streets with typical accents of Provence, accompanied by the scent of flowers. You will then reach “Cros de Cagnes”, this old fishing village with authentic charm preserved, with its narrow streets, colorful houses and open air markets. Finally, the visit will end with an artistic touch with the discovery of the house of the famous painter Renoir who stayed a part of his life in Cagnes sur Mer.
Villeneuve-Loubet
Located 10 minutes drive from Cagnes sur Mer, the nearby village of Villeneuve Loubet will charm you with its serenity and authenticity. Far from the crowds of the “Côte d’Azur”, the old village is characterized by its beautiful stone houses and narrow streets full of flowers. Set on a hill, this typical Provencal village offers a total change of scenery. Accompanied by your guide, you will visit the “Escoffier Museum”, unique French Museum dedicated to Culinary Art. Located in the Provençal residence of the inventor of the emblematic “Melba peach”, the museum will make you discover the world of French gastronomy and the path of the one we call “the father of modern cuisine”.
Biot
After a 25-minute drive, you will reach the third and last village of the excursion, Biot. Perched in the heart of the French Riviera, Biot has a rich historical heritage. Accompanied by your guide, you will stroll in this village full of charm, to the rhythm of its medieval houses, its cobbled and flowery streets, and its art galleries. Biot is famous for its handmade glassware, and for its blown glass. Accompanied by your guide, you will visit the glass museum and admire the master glassmakers at work. You will return to the Port of Antibes with memories for life of your authentic immersion in French culture.
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Discover all the richness of French culture with the visit of 3 Provencal perched villages, from the Port of Antibes !
Your certified guide and your private driver will unite to make you discover villages full of history of the hinterland « Antibois »: Cagnes sur Mer, Villeneuve-Loubet, and Biot.
Throughout the day, you will marvel in small flowered alleys surrounded by stone houses, enjoy breathtaking panoramas on the sea and the mountains, and in each village visited, you will have the privilege of discovering a specific facet of French culture.
Between the medieval castle, and the house-museum of the famous painter Renoir in Cagnes sur Mer, the museum dedicated to French culinary art in Villeneuve-Loubet, and the museum of glass in Biot, you will enjoy a real immersion in authentic France.
This immersive tour is designed for those who want to go off the beaten track and discover France’s unrivalled cultural heritage in the intimate setting of a privatized tour.
Local professional guides, pick up at cruise port, special group rates and full refund if your ship can´t dock !!