Port Grimaud

Day Trips

You will be picked up from your hotel or at your private address in Nice at 8:30 AM, before leaving by minibus for Port Grimaud and Saint-Tropez. Start your tour with a free boat trip from the delightful lake city, Port-Grimaud, known as the "Little Venice" to Saint-Tropez. This legendary village has attracted numerous international stars from the world of fashion and literature as far back as the 1920's and became the favorite playground to jet setters, models and millionaires. You will have free time in the picturesque old city for some shopping at the provincial market and to get lunch on a sunny terrace. You will be taken back to your hotel along the marvelous and picturesque coast road, the Littoral. Benefiting from some of the best views in all of France, you will have time to stop and admire these fantastic views.

Depart Nice in the morning and journey to the seaside resort of Sainte-Maxime. Then, climb aboard a boat and travel along the beautiful coastline of the French Riviera to the internationally renowned town of Saint-Tropez.  Get some time to explore the town center and soak up its elegant atmosphere. Join the locals at the market and marvel at its world-famous beaches. Keep a look out for its legendary jet set residents, including the French actress Brigitte Bardot! Then, visit the beautiful village of Port Grimaud, known as the Little Venice of France due to its scenic waterways and fishermen's houses. Journey back to Nice along the Côte d'Azur. Stop to take photos of the Massif de l'Esterel mountain range as they plunge into the Mediterranean Sea.

Benefit from pick-up at your hotel in Nice, and then discover the French Riviera in all its glory. Head to the glamorous resort town of Saint-Tropez, popular with celebrities since the 1920s. Enjoy some free time for lunch and to relax on the beach before making your way to the seaside town of Port Grimaud. Created by the architect François Spoerry in the 1960s, the port town is based around the marshes of the River Giscle. Marvel at the Venetian-style canals with their uniquely Provencal-style fisherman's houses. Upgrade your experience and add on the optional 1-hour boat cruise to admire Saint-Tropez from the sea. Cruise along the walls of the citadel to discover the Marine Cemetery, artistic neighborhoods and the luxury villas of celebrities.

From your hotel in Nice, Cannes, or Monaco, head to Saint Tropez; once a sleepy fisherman's village, it's now the summer playground for Europe's glitziest stars. See the mega yachts of the elite and stroll the cobbled streets of Saint Tropez while learning about the history and culture of the town. There will be free time for lunch too. On this full-day small-group tour, you'll also get to visit Port Grimaud just a few kilometers down the coast. A Mediterranean yachting and fishing village on the North shore of St Tropez's bay, it's easy to see why Port Grimaud is famous for its tiny bridges, squares, and canals. Its charming villas the color of a Riviera sunset aren't too bad either! After your full-day tour of Saint Tropez and Port Grimaud, it's time to head back to your hotel.

Explore Saint-Tropez, one of the best-known resorts of Europe, a crossroads where writers, artists and celebrities meet. Enjoy the seaside destination on the French Riviera with live commentary from your guide. The tour starts from Nice. Arrive in the charming little village of Saint-Tropez. Visit its harbor where fishing boats, commercial vessels share mooring with the most luxurious yachts. Climb up the steps to the pretty medieval village. Pay a visit to the Annonciade Museum to admire artwork by prominent modern artists who worked in Saint-Tropez. Tour the Citadel with its naval museum. Make a stop at the coastal town of Port Grimaud. Admire its canals, bridges, boutiques and pastel-colored houses.

Follow in the footsteps of international playboys and Hollywood celebrities, and discover one of the favorite vacation spots for the jet set on a full-day tour of St. Tropez. Depart Nice, and drive approximately 100 kilometers (60 miles) west through the Maure forest. Upon arrival at Saint Tropez, discover some of the beautiful beaches, such as Pampelonne, Caneliers, and Bouillabaisse. Go to Place des Lices to see where the movie stars and locals get together to play a game of boules or sip pastis under the plane trees. People watching is a favorite sport in the summer, and you’ll get plenty of opportunities to explore the abundance of outdoor cafés, or hang out by the marina to admire the huge yachts competing to see which is the biggest, prettiest, or has the swankiest crew! Marvel at the food produce of Provence, on sale in the market at Place des Lices on Tuesdays and Saturday mornings. Go to the Annonciade Museum in a 16th-century chapel, and see an impressive collection of modern art connected to the Côte d’Azur. See more than 4,500 butterflies of every hue in the Maison des Papillons. Stroll the atmospheric harbor in the Vieux Port, and visit the beautiful Place de l’Ormeau to see an 18th-century church and bell tower. Stop at Port Grimaud to discover the "Venice of the Côte d'Azur" and admire the canals, tiny bridges, and charming houses.