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Private day tour - Tour 10
Peillon, Lucéram, Coaraze
Overview
Step away from the coast and discover a quieter, more authentic side of the French Riviera. This private journey takes you into the preserved mountain villages of the Alpes-Maritimes, where traditional ways of life, local craftsmanship, and close-knit communities are still part of everyday life.
Rather than simply visiting villages, this experience is an invitation to meet the people who keep these traditions alive.
An Authentic Encounter. This experience goes beyond sightseeing. Depending on the season and availability, your day may include encounters with local farmers, artisans, producers, or village residents, offering a genuine insight into the traditions and daily life of the region.
From mountain agriculture and traditional crafts to local food and village stories, every encounter adds a personal dimension to the journey.
Authentic experiences
Beyond the ordinary: back roads, workshops and family producers alongside the famous names.
100% private
No other guests, no fixed script. The order and the stops shift with your mood and the weather.
Local expert
Fouad guides, drives and joins your group - stories, insider tips and personal insight all day.
The day, stop by stop
A Village Suspended in Time
Begin in Peillon, one of the most beautifully preserved perched villages of the region. Built dramatically into the mountainside, its stone houses, narrow passageways, and ancient architecture create the feeling of stepping back in time.
Meet local residents and discover the traditions, stories, and way of life of this remarkable mountain community.
Traditions & Local Know-How
Continue to Lucéram, a charming medieval village surrounded by forests and mountains. Beyond its historic streets and stone houses, discover local traditions and, depending on the season and availability, meet farmers, producers, or artisans who continue to practice traditional crafts and work the surrounding land.
Art, Nature & Village Life
Discover Coaraze, one of the most remarkable villages in the French Riviera hinterland, renowned for its exceptional setting, artistic heritage, and sunny Mediterranean atmosphere.
Known for its remarkable collection of artistic sundials, created by renowned local and contemporary artists, Coaraze transforms the passage of time into an open-air art experience.
Explore the village's picturesque streets and discover the Blue Chapel (Chapelle Bleue), an intimate and unexpected artistic landmark that adds another dimension to Coaraze's creative identity.
Gallery
Practical
Best season
All year round. Each season shows the region differently - we adapt the route to the light and the weather.
Fitness level
Easy to moderate, adapted to you. Village streets are cobbled and sloping; tell us if that is a problem.
Families
Welcome. Child seats provided free of charge on request.
If it rains
The day shifts indoors - workshops, museums, tastings and a longer lunch - without losing its character.
Good to know
We pick you up at your hotel, villa or the cruise terminal. Departure is usually between 8:30 and 9:30 - earlier to beat the crowds, later if you are on holiday and it is holiday time.
We book the table, you choose the register: a gastronomic restaurant, a Provençal bistro, or a farm table. Lunch is not included in the tour price so that you keep the choice. Dietary requirements are never a problem - tell us in advance.
English or French by default. Spanish, Arabic and Berber are also possible - Fouad speaks all five.
Often the best plan. The second day is quoted at a reduced rate.
The day shifts without losing its character. We only cancel for genuinely unsafe mountain or sea conditions, and then we reschedule or refund.
You receive a written proposal with a firm price for your group. No deposit is required to hold a date more than a week out. Payment on the day, by card or in cash.
Reviews
Fouad noticed the cruise crowds that day and took our small group off the beaten path - hillside towns, new places, and a delicious lunch overlooking the hills.Brian Keeley, USA
Fouad took us to beautiful out-of-the-way vineyards, and lunch afterwards in Saint-Tropez. He went above and beyond, helping us ship wine back home.Marcus Loy
Great personality, knew all the shortcuts, and really just a cool guy. One of my favorite guides!Thomas Beck, USA
Request a quote
This is a request, not a booking. Nothing is charged, nothing is committed - you receive a proposed itinerary and a firm price, and you decide from there.
Step 01: today
Dates, party, where you are staying, and what you care about. Two minutes, no account to create.
Step 02: within 24 hours
A proposed itinerary for your day, a firm price for your group, and two or three lunch options. Adjust it as many times as you like.
Step 03: when you are ready
A date is held on your word alone - no deposit. Payment happens on the day, by card or in cash.
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