Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice
Description
Turn the clock back among vines imported 2000 years ago by the Romans on the hills of Saint-Jeannet. Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet-Sauvignon, and Gamay will reveal you through a tasting in an authentic and family-owned vineyard. Discover the ancestral expertise in making wine and a particular process: "Aging wine under the sunshine". A pleasant and a sharing moment before enjoying a stroll around the cobbled streets in the "Jewel of Provence". Discover Saint Paul de Vence, medieval village, haven of peace for artists and celebrities who made the fame of this charming town. Alcohol abuse is bad for your health, please consume in moderation
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Itinerary
Visit the second-most visited village in France. This medieval "cité" is world-famous amongst artists. Discover the passageways frequented by the likes of Picasso, Renoir, Folon and (most famously) Chagall. Find traces of these artists in the many art galleries of the village, or enjoy the sights as you stroll along the ramparts built to protect the residents of old.
At the feet of the rock that dominates the medieval village of St-Jeannet, discover a vineyard using a rather unusual - but wholly traditional - wine fermentation process: ageing wine in the sun. Learn about the fermentation process and about the history of rosé - the wines that originally came from this part of Provence - as you enjoy tasting the wines offered by your host.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Complimentary pick up from centrally located Nice hotels. Pick up not available from Cruise Ships
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Duration of stops are approximate and may vary
- Foldable wheelchairs and strollers accepted
- Accompaniment required at certain sites for wheelchair users
- Complimentary baby and/or booster seats are mandatory for infants and are available only on request
- No tour departs without safety checks
- If minumum numbers (4 travellers) are not met, tour will not depart. In this case, an alternative or refund will be offered
- Due to timings of the tour, tour not suited to Cruise Ship passengers
- Alcohol consumption is bad for the health: please consume in moderation
Reviews(70)
The experience was not good, the tour guide basically drove you to the old city and you were on your own and then to the winery for the tasting at mid morning and definitively some small snacks would have helped there was no tour around the vineyard
Dear Hector, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the tour did not fully meet your expectations. We would like to clarify that this is a shared half-day tour, and the itinerary, duration, and inclusions are clearly described on Viator before booking. The driver-guide provides commentary and information during the drive, while guests enjoy free time at each stop to explore independently. The winery visit is designed to include a wine tasting rather than a full vineyard tour. Given the limited duration of the excursion and the number of sites visited, a complete vineyard visit would not be possible without significantly reducing time elsewhere. Guests looking for a more personalized experience, longer stops, or a more in-depth visit at each location may find that a private tour is better suited to their expectations. By choosing a shared tour, guests benefit from a carefully balanced itinerary that allows them to discover several highlights within a half day. Thank you again for your comments and for taking the time to share your experience. TOUR AZUR TEAM
Very nice drive to the mountains of Nice. ... St. Paul de Vence is a quaint village worth seeing. The wine tasting an extra bonus. Our guide, Noah made the journey pleasant and comfortable.
Dear Michael, Thank you very much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the scenic drive through the hills around Nice and your visit to the charming village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. We’re also pleased that the wine tasting added a special touch to your experience and that Noé helped make the journey comfortable and enjoyable throughout the day. Thank you again for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back soon on the French Riviera! TOUR AZUR TEAM
Great value. Lovely town visit, great driver and nice vine tasting experience. Would highly recommend this trip.
Dear Benedik, Thank you very much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour to be great value and enjoyed the village visit, the wine tasting experience, and your driver. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon! TOUR AZUR TEAM
My daughter and I had a very pleasant tour with Marlon as our guide. We had just enough time to stroll around St Paul de Vence and then a great visit to the Rasse winery. I highly recommend this tour if you like quaint villages and wine in the French countryside!
Dear Debbie, Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you and your daughter had such a pleasant experience and enjoyed both Saint-Paul-de-Vence and the winery visit. We’re especially happy that Marlon made the day enjoyable for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon! TOUR AZUR TEAM
Lovely half day trip with Alex. We had a wonderful visit to St Paul de Vence, before making our way to a family run vineyard. The wine tasting was delicious and the presenter was very informative and friendly.
Dear Tania, We are happy that you loved the tour. Saint-Paul de Vence is indeed wonderful. Thank you for your compliments, our partner will be happy to hear this! Tour Azur always wants to fully meet your expectations, so that you can have the best experience with us. We hope to see you soon! Tour Azur Team
The trip to the small town castle and the winery after was fantastic! We booked this on a whim but it turned out to be an amazing experience. Great views from the castle walls. The winery offered a new style of wine making I had never heard of. Aging wine in the sun! Sounds counterintuitive but the results are spectacular. I would highly recommend this tour.
Dear Melissa, We are very glad that you enjoyed the tour. Thank you very much for the recommendation! Tour Azur always strives to give you the maximum of the services, so you can have an enjoyable experience. We hope to see you on another adventure where your expectations will be fully met! Tour Azur Team
Very nice tour to St Paul de Vence and wine tasting. The town is beautiful, and the wine tasting was great. Our guide was great, pick up and drop off at our hotel.
Dear Julie, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are happy that you appreciated the town and the wine tasting. Our guide does their best to give our guests the best experience. We hope to have you on another tour! Tour Azur Team
The wine experience itself was informative and we were able to try several wines. They were very pleasant. The driver was late and did not have much to say. He drove extremely fast around very curvy roads. Most of our small group were totally nauseated by the time we got to our location. That’s why I’m only giving it 3 stars.
Dear Teresa, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about the Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the wine tasting experience and appreciated the selection of wines. We’ve noted your comments regarding the driving and the timing, and we understand how this could have affected your overall enjoyment of the tour. Your feedback has been shared with our team so we can continue to improve the comfort and quality of our services. We value your input and thank you for helping us enhance the experience. We’d love to welcome you back for another tour where everything meets your expectations. Tour Azur Team
This experience was okay. It would have been better if the winery was disclosed before booking. Also, there wasn’t a tour of the winery. We were explained the wine making process while seated during the four tastings.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We truly value all feedback, as it helps us improve our services. We understand your point about the winery not being disclosed before booking. Each winery we partner with offers a unique experience, and in this case, the tasting was designed to include a seated explanation of the winemaking process alongside the tasting itself. We hope you still enjoyed discovering the local wines, and we’d love to welcome you again on another tour that might be more in line with your expectations. Tour Azur Team
Our tour guide was Alex. He shared a lot of knowledge about the areas we passed through, as well as the destination and winery. St Paul de Vence is one of my favorite medieval cities, filled with art galleries and once home to many renowned artists. The wine tasting was also fun - we tried whites, roses and reds from the vineyard, and they explained the process and history of winemaking in Provence! Really a fun time, thank you to Alex and to Lucca!
Dear Judy, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful time on the tour with Alex. St Paul de Vence truly is a magical place, rich in history and art, and we're glad you enjoyed discovering it with us. It's also great to know that the wine tasting experience was fun and informative. Provence wines have such a unique story to tell! We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to both Alex and Lucia. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon! Tour Azur Team
