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Côte d'Azur
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8 jours
7 nuits

Between exceptional gardens, Mediterranean villages and stunning sea views, discover the Côte d’Azur from a different perspective. From Ventimiglia to Monaco, via Menton, Nice and Grasse, this journey combines botanical treasures, heritage and the Mediterranean art of living.

Jour 1 – Nice

Welcome to the Riviera

Arrival in Nice independently and welcome at your Hotel, located in a peaceful and green setting just outside Nice.

Check-in, followed by a welcome aperitif, a friendly opportunity to meet your tour leader and fellow travellers.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Jour 2 - Ventimiglia et Nice

Two gardens, two worlds

Breakfast at the hotel.

Head to Italy to discover the Hanbury Botanical Gardens, one of the jewels of the Italian Riviera. Created in 1867, the gardens cover 18 hectares of terraces stretching down towards the sea, with more than 5,000 plant species. As you walk through the gardens, enjoy flowering pergolas, citrus trees, exotic plants and centuries-old trees overlooking the Mediterranean.

Lunch at leisure.

Return to Nice and discover the Nice Botanical Garden, an open-air plant museum featuring more than 3,000 species across 40 different landscaped areas. The gardens recreate Mediterranean and subtropical ecosystems and offer wonderful views over the Baie des Anges.

Return to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight.

Jour 3 - Menton

A botanical gem

Breakfast at the hotel.

Head to Menton, known as the “Pearl of France”. Visit the Val Rahmeh Botanical Garden, a lush garden home to nearly 1,800 Mediterranean, subtropical and tropical plant species. Rare palms, citrus trees and exotic plants create a beautiful setting combining nature, biodiversity and botanical discovery.

Lunch at leisure.

In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Menton’s old town. Wander through its colourful streets, discover the Basilica of Saint-Michel and climb to the upper part of the town for beautiful views over the sea, Les Sablettes beach and the old port.

Return to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight.

Jour 4 - Beaulieu and Cap-Ferrat

The art of gardens

Breakfast at the hotel.

Discover Villa Kérylos in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, an impressive recreation of an ancient Greek residence surrounded by a Mediterranean garden, with marble, columns and sea views.

Lunch at leisure.

In the afternoon, enjoy a self-guided visit with audioguide of the Ephrussi de Rothschild Gardens on Cap-Ferrat. Discover nine themed gardens, including French, Japanese, Florentine, exotic and Spanish gardens.

One of the highlights is the musical fountain show in the French garden, set against the magnificent views over Villefranche Bay.

Return to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight.

Jour 5 - Nice

Mediterranean lifestyle

Breakfast at the hotel.

Guided tour of Nice, combining heritage and Mediterranean lifestyle. Discover the old town with its ochre-coloured façades, the famous Cours Saleya market, then head up Castle Hill for spectacular views over the Baie des Anges.

Lunch at leisure and free afternoon to enjoy Nice at your own pace.

Return to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight.

Jour 6 - Grasse

The world of perfume

Breakfast at the hotel.

Head to Grasse, the world capital of perfume. Enjoy a guided visit to the International Perfume Museum, an immersive journey through the history of fragrances, from raw materials to contemporary creations.

Lunch at leisure.

Optional: take part in a perfume-making workshop at Fragonard. Guided by an expert, create your own fragrance and take home your unique creation.

Return to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight.

Jour 7 – Monaco

Princely gardens

Breakfast at the hotel.

A day dedicated to the iconic gardens of Monaco, beautiful green spaces set between the city and the sea.

Visit the Exotic Garden, dramatically built into the cliffside with spectacular views over the Mediterranean. Discover its impressive collection of cacti and succulents, followed by a visit to the Observatory Cave.

Lunch at leisure and free time to explore the old town, visit the Prince’s Palace or discover other gardens in the Principality.

Suggested free visits include the Japanese Garden, with its peaceful atmosphere and traditional features, and the Princess Grace Rose Garden, home to more than 8,000 rose bushes in an elegant and fragrant setting.

Return to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight.

Comfortable shoes are recommended as the gardens are located at different levels of the city. Smart and appropriate dress is recommended.

Jour 8 – Departure

The end of your escape

Breakfast at the hotel.

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