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French Riviera: Off the beaten path to mountains villages

French Riviera: Off the beaten path to mountains villages

Off the Beaten Path

Joined 2021

Jean-françois S.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

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Nice

French (Native), English

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Jean-françois S.)

Up to 7 people

A superb and unusual trip in the nature through a beautiful canyon to little Middle Ages villages very few tourists know.

This is my fresh air tour away ofrom the tourist crowd, perfect for a family with children.

Extraordinary views over Southern Alps, lunch by a lake (1500 m/4500 ft), unique church from the 10th century.

Another unknown side of the hidden Riviera which doesn't only offer seaside places.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Meridien hotel in Nice or your accommodation

08:50 AM

Meridien hotel in Nice

Driving a beautiful canyon about 1h to the first village, Lantosque, walk the village, coffee and fresh croissant from the little family run bakery, the bread here is just amazing.

10:30 AM

Second village

We continue through the same canyon to Saint Martin Vésubie our next stop. It's a bigger village typical of the Alps, walk the village, pretty church and narrow little streets with the river running inside the village.

11:10 AM

The lake

We drive all the way up to Lake Boréon (1500 m/4500 ft), walk around the lake to the spectacular water fall, lunch by the lake surrounded by high picks. A real French Alps atmosphere.

01:00 PM

Ski resort activities

We now reach La Colmiane, a small ski resort where you can do summer sledge rides (perfect for a family with children), it's good fun. The view over the mountains is fantastic.

02:30 PM

A unique village

Our last stop is in Saint Dalmas Valdeblore my favourite village, medieval atmosphere and a unique 10th church very few tourists know. We stop for a drink and relax in a very pretty field under apple trees.

04:00 PM

Back to Nice

Driving back to Nice through another canyon. End of the tour around 17.00.

Ending Point

Meridien hotel in Nice

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

- Guide/driver service

- Pick up, drop off

What‘s not included

- Lunch & drinks

- Summer sledge

Tour Important Information

- Light walking shoes or snickers

- Rain jacket

- A sweater

Important message from the supplier

I work all year long 7 days a week

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2021

Jean-françois S.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Jean-françois S.

Bonjour,

My name is Jean-François (Jeff). I was born and grew up in Provence, I live in Vence (the city of Matisse) near Nice. I'm a real local native. After being a teacher for many years (French, English, History), I started doing sightseeing and package tours in 2005. I'm also a photographer, all the pictures on this site are mine.

I'd love to share with you my passion for this magical region, especially take you to secret places off the beaten path away from the tourist crowd and visit hidden gems. And I've got a very comfortable a/c 9 seater van.

I want to meet your needs and expectations at every step in a warm, friendly and fun atmosphere.

I'm also an EVENT PLANNER (birthday, anniversary, wedding, honey moon, bachelor party, corporate events...).

I offer tours ALL YEAR LONG :

- French Riviera (Nice, Cannes, Monte Carlo, Eze, St Paul de Vence, Grasse, Antibes...)

- Provence (Aix en Provence, Arles, Saint Rémy, Roussillon, Lavender fields, Gordes...)

- Wine tasting tours in Provence

- Day tours for cruise passengers from the ports of Monaco, Villefranche sur Mer, Nice, Antibes, Cannes, St Tropez, Toulon.

- Package holiday tours 2-7 days

If you're looking for a different way to explore the South France, off the beaten track, more typical and traditional spots, places you can't find by yourself... then you'll find it with me.

Reviews

Kevin S.

5 / 5

Oct 29, 2024

Walking tour Nice

Oct 29, 2024

Nice

2 hours 30 mins

Customized

“Excellent tour with Jean Fran?ois ”

He organised a tour purely in easy French for our English pupils visiting nice. We all had a great time, learned a lot and discovered Nice's little gems. We highly recommend Jean-François for your tours.