FRENCH RIVIERA · DAY TRIP
Nice & the Riviera’s best days out.
The 15 most popular perfume workshops & grasse tours on the Cote d’Azur. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Small-group day trip from Nice to Eze and Monaco with Fragonard perfumery, panoramic stops, a Formula One circuit lap, and free time.
Most Popular“Our experience was outstanding due to our informative and witty driver/guide!!! Kad was excellent!!! He made the tour…otherwise it would have been ordinary!!! We laughed the entire time!!!”
Fragonard Eze perfume class: factory tour, Olfactiv Pyramid lessons, and a guided workshop where you make a 12ml Eau de Toilette.
“Great workshop and very organized! I was very impressed with the flow of the tour and the way the business is organized around all the shoppers and tourists!”
Make your own custom Molinard perfume in Nice or Grasse. Create a 30ml bottle in 45 minutes with expert guidance.
“It was enjoyable and this is such a fun activity! 😊 You get to build your own perfume and it was sooo knowledgeable !”
A 5–6 hour countryside loop from Nice: Grasse perfume, Gourdon views, Tourette violets, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, with hotel pickup.
“Our guide Alex was a lovely guy and very knowledgeable about the areas we were visiting. The old medieval villages we visited were absolutely stunning with some breathtaking scenery. Our tour lasted 6hrs so would suggest bringing a sandwich etc. A great day exploring.”
Small-group day trip from Nice to Cannes, Grasse perfumery, Gourdon viewpoints, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence, with hotel pickup and a tight schedule.
“This is a very worthwhile excursion and I would give it 4.5 stars. Excellent places to see with a lot of historic value”
Make your own 50ml Molinard perfume in Nice in a 1-hour workshop, with a diploma and the ability to reorder.
“It was a fun way to spend the hour. My daughter loved it (18) and saw it as a highlight. Price includes custom perfume which she really is excited about and you get 20% off anything you buy in addition. But no real history or perfume or anything--but an explanation of how to make it…”
Make your own Molinard perfume in Nice, learn French fragrance terms and scent notes, and take home a 50 ml bottle.
“Fantastic perfume creating experience with Florence. I learned about the various notes and created a perfume to take home as a memento! Highly recommend this activity, especially in the off-season where it can be less crowded and more personalized.”
Small-group day trip from Nice to Grasse, Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup and St-Paul-de-Vence, with perfume, medieval walls, and views.
“Laurence was phenomenal! She was warm, kind, funny and incredibly knowledgeable. She brought the medieval villages to life with fascinating stories, facts and local insights. The Mercedes van was comfortable, the drive was smooth and every stop was beautifully planned. We learned so much and truly felt immersed in the history and charm of the…”
From Nice, visit Fragonard in Grasse and hilltop villages St-Paul-de-Vence, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and Gourdon with small-group pickup.
“Philippe was a very nice and fun guide! We enjoyed the trip with him! We also loved all the small villages, and they were too beautiful. It’s very worth to visit every single one.”
Eight-hour day trip from Nice to Grasse perfume history and medieval villages Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup, and St-Paul-de-Vence.
“Laurence was an energetic and passionate tour guide/driver who shared her love of France and its history with us. Even though the day was long, it went by quickly as we drove through windy roads and visited 4 unique villages all with breathtaking views of Côte d’Azur. We are so happy we booked this tour.…”
Create a custom 30 ml perfume in Nice at Parfum et Vous, with a hands-on class, history lessons, and tea or coffee included.
“A really fun and interactive experience. The instructor was really patient and flexible in helping my wife and I make a perfume together. It’s a really nice experience and you walk away with a nice size bottle of perfume. Recommend this to anyone wanting a perfume experience in Nice without having to go to Grasse.”
Small-group day trip from Nice to Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, and Saint-Paul-de-Vence with Fragonard perfume tour and scenic views.
“Amazing!!!! Fantastic day!! Phillip was a great driver and guide! We saw so many wonderful places- Cannes, Grasse, Gourdon, and Saint Paul de Vance. The ride was smooth, the views and culture was incredible. Loved our day start to finish!”
Create your own perfume in central Nice with expert guidance, learn the craft of perfumery, and take home a 30 ml bottle.
“Venue easy to find and very accessible in Nice. The visual presentation was very informative and the smelling & blending was fun. The information is well organized and the essential oils are easily accessible. Sasha helps you really create something special. I don’t know how the other venues can see that you get the depth…”
Drive an electric convertible along the coast from Nice to Eze and Fragonard. Scenic road stops, free perfume and medieval village time.
“Great time. Jerome is a professional guide. He was very attentive and relax to handle the 7 hours as expected. Highly recommended to experience drivers.”
Small-group half-day trip from Nice to Eze and Monaco, with Grand Prix views, Casino Square time, and a Fragonard perfume stop.
“This was by far the worst Viator tour I’ve ever had the worst. Kept giving us free time we didn’t want. The guide talked to much and was a little hard to understand The perfume factory tour was to noisy and somewhat a little too phony. On the way back the guide took me to…”
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