Provençal Tasting Tour, from Monaco

4hr30 & 5hr driver guided tour of the culinary specialities of Provence

Location: Villefranche-sur-Mer
Featured in: Guides & Tours

A taste of traditional Provencal Nissarde cuisine, wine, and olives.

Heading towards the countryside, visit the oil mill of Opio and discover the process of making olive oil. Your visit will be punctuated by a tasting of specialities from the production mill, specifically olive oil, tapenade, and an assortment of olives.

Reach the fortress of Mont Alban situated on the heights of Nice. Discover this military strongpoint built during the 16th century, and take in the stunning 360 degree views overlooking Nice on one side, and the bay of Villefranche on the other.

You will then be taken to the Chez Pipo restaurant, specialists for generations in traditional Provencal 'Nissarde' cuisine. In this institution, founded in the 20s, you will discover the authentic tastes of socca and pissaladière with a glass of Rosé to wash it down.

What to see

Saint-Michel Church, Villefranche sur Mer

Distance from location
1.1 km

This Baroque Italianate church dates to the 1750s, although it was built on the site of a 14th-century church.
Ephrussi de Rothschild Villa, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Distance from location
2.3 km

This impressive villa was built in 1906 by Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild. It overlooks the Mediterranean sea from Cap Ferrat and it is full of antique furniture, Old Master paintings, sculptures and a collection of rare porcelain, while the gardens are classified as Notable Gardens of France.
Kerylos Villa

Distance from location
2.8 km

At the edge of the sea, facing the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, the villa is a magic place that takes you back in time. Discover this French Riviera seaside palazzo, a luxurious recreation of an Ancient Greek villa.
Exotic Garden, Eze

Distance from location
6.0 km

Eze's exotic gardens were created after the Second World War, in the ruins of Eze castle. Located on steep terrain, it boasts wonderful panoramic views of the sea, the Esterel mountains and the Saint-Tropez gulf.
Parfumerie Galimard, Eze

Distance from location
6.1 km

Free guided tours of a historic perfume factory in the medieval village of Eze.
Parfumerie Fragonard, Eze

Distance from location
6.2 km

This factory for perfume, soap and cosmetics, has very modern laboratories and workshops. Discover the secrets of manufacturing perfumes and cosmetics.

Where to lunch

Salon de The de la Villa Ephrussy de Rotschild, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Location
Cap Ferrat

Set in the room that Béatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild’s used as a dining room, the tea room/restaurant's terrace overlooks the Bay of Villefranche. All day, you can break for a delicious snack in this calm oasis with an unrestricted view of the bay.
La Table du Royal Restaurant, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Location
Cap Ferrat

Chef Bruno Le Bolch takes you on a journey of the senses that is a delight to the eye and the taste buds.