Gourdon & Grasse Perfumery Shore Excursion from Cannes

This Cannes shore trip visits the perched hilltop village of Gourdon in the Alpes Maritimes, with stops at a historic perfume factory in Grasse and a candy factory in the Gorges du Loup. In addition to enjoying stunning views from Gourdon, your driver-guide brings you to the Fragonard perfume factory and the Florian candy factory, where you learn how local flowers are turned not only into perfume, but also into sweets.

After meeting your driver-guide, you depart for the town of Grasse, known around the world for its perfume. Grasse is home to three historic perfume houses that still offer free guided tours today: Galimard, founded in 1747 by a supplier to the French royal court; Molinard, founded in 1849; and Fragonard, founded in 1926 inside a building that dates to 1841. Your tour includes a stop at the Fragonard factory, where you learn how flowers grown in the surrounding hills are turned into perfume.

Next you drive deep into the Gorges du Loup, a dramatic river canyon with waterfalls along the route, and reach the perched village of Gourdon at an elevation of about 2,500 feet. The village grew up around a castle first built in the 9th century to defend the valley from Saracen raids. Centuries later, when the castle was rebuilt as a noble residence, its terraced gardens were laid out by Andre Le Notre, the landscape architect who designed the gardens at the Palace of Versailles. You have free time to explore the Provencal village, its medieval stone buildings, and the castle grounds, with views stretching toward the Riviera coastline.

After exploring Gourdon, your final stop is the Florian candy factory in Pont-du-Loup. The Florian name dates back to 1921, when a chocolate factory of that name opened in Nice; the Pont-du-Loup site itself began as a perfume factory before becoming a confectionery in 1949. You'll tour the factory and learn how local flowers are also turned into candies and jams, with free samples of specialties like rose flavored jelly and jasmine flavored candy, along with the traditional Provencal nougat.

At the end of the day, you are returned to the port in Cannes with wonderful memories and a few treats to take home.

• During the Grand Prix Events there is a 50% supplement and it is not possible to visit Monaco or Monte Carlo from June 4-7, 2026. Please contact us if you are interested in a tour during this period.