Wine & Art Around Nice

Begin with a visit to the iconic Château de Crémat, one of the emblematic estates of the Bellet appellation.

The château combines wine, architecture, history and contemporary art. The vineyard tour introduces you to the terroir, the vines and the winemaking process.

The estate produces organic wines from the Bellet terroir, including red, white and rosé wines. Its vineyard sits on the hills of Nice, where the particular soils and Mediterranean influence contribute to the character of the wines.

The experience can be extended with a visit combining the vineyard, cellars, château interiors and art gallery, creating a particularly rich introduction to the history and culture of Bellet.

Continue to Château de Bellet, another historic estate of the Bellet appellation.

Set amongst the vineyards of the hills overlooking Nice, the château offers the opportunity to discover the distinctive identity of this rare wine region while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside just minutes from the city.

A tasting here provides a different perspective on the wines of Bellet and allows you to compare the expression of the local terroir between estates.

For a more intimate and family-oriented experience, visit Domaine de la Source, a family estate located in the hills of Nice.

The estate covers around seven hectares and has been farmed organically. The Dalmasso family has been involved in the vineyard for three generations, preserving the traditions and identity of Bellet wine.

A visit can include a walk through the vines, an introduction to the estate and its winemaking, followed by a tasting in the gardens or on the property's terrace.

Nestled in the hills of the French Riviera, Saint-Jeannet has a long and distinctive winemaking tradition that has become increasingly rare today. Once surrounded by vineyards, the area was known for its local wines and for the famous "Saint-Jeannet tardif," a late-ripening table grape.

One of the village's most unusual traditions is its "vin tuilé," or sun-aged wine. Traditionally, large glass bottles or demijohns were exposed to the Mediterranean sun, allowing the wine to slowly develop its distinctive character, with amber or copper tones and complex oxidative aromas.

Today, only a few local winemakers continue to preserve this heritage. Discovering the wine of Saint-Jeannet is therefore more than a tasting - it is a glimpse into the authentic winemaking traditions and history of the hills surrounding Nice.

The journey continues to Vence, a historic town surrounded by the hills of the French Riviera.

Take time to explore the old town, with its narrow streets, small squares, ancient gates and local shops. Vence has long attracted artists, writers and visitors drawn by its exceptional light and peaceful setting between the mountains and the Mediterranean.

A stroll through the historic centre offers a different perspective on the region - away from the glamour of the coast and closer to the traditional rhythm of inland Provence.

The final highlight of the day is Saint-Paul-de-Vence, one of the most famous hilltop villages on the French Riviera.

Walk along the village's medieval ramparts and explore its beautifully preserved stone streets, galleries and small boutiques.

Saint-Paul-de-Vence has been closely associated with the artistic world for generations, attracting painters, writers and intellectuals from France and abroad.