Excursion Nice & parfumerie fragonard tour at Cannes

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Cannes behind, discover the picturesque cities of Nice and Grasse with their historic landmark buildings. Nice's assets include its climate, light, fine ochre façades and colourful markets. Drive the Promenade des Anglais and discover its many treasures: the variety of its historical and architectural heritage attests to the many successive influences of its past. Continue to Grasse to a perfumery house where all of their products are made in their own factory, the earliest of these editions dates back to 1928.

Depart the pier for an approximative 45-minute drive to Nice, the capital of the French Riviera.

Nice

Enjoy a panoramic city tour along the 'Promenade des Anglais', a splendid palm-lined boulevard stretching along the Baie des Anges. See in amazement landmarks like the legendary Negresco, an imposing hotel with its Belle Epoque façade, and the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, built with pink bricks, light grey marble and vivid colour ceramics, all sitting beneath six onion-shaped domes that lend an exotic touch to the Nice landscape.

Next, visit the Old City, where tall houses tightly-packed across narrow streets are often festooned with bright flowers or hanging laundry, and designed to provide shade and keep the streets cool during the long, hot summers. A stop is made for a leisurely stroll along the Cours Saleya, the elegant promenade of Old Nice, which is now lined with shops, and restaurants and the famous Flower Market.

Following your visit and some free time; re-board your coach to reach the capital of perfume, Grasse.

Grasse

The historic perfume factory in the heart of the Old Town is one of the oldest in Grasse, for the present premises housed perfume making from their construction in 1782. In 1926 they took the name of Perfumeries Fragonard as a tribute to the famous painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard. Here on a daily basis they produce perfumes, cosmetics and soaps in a setting imbued with respect for tradition.

Enjoy a guided tour, during which you can discover the various procedures involved in creating and producing the aromatic products. At the end of the tour, you may admire 3,000 years of perfume history in the private museum.

Afterwards, re-join your transport for the approximate 45-minute return drive to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Cannes, Nice, Promenade des Anglais, Negresco Hotel, Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Old City, Cours Saleya, Shops, Restaurants, Grasse, Parfumerie Fragonard

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking over uneven surfaces and cobblestone streets for approximately 700m (about one half mile). This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended.