Hi, Fouad speaking,

My friends know that the best place to look for me is at the bottom of the sea or the top of a mountain: I have a lifelong passion for nature and outdoor sports that brought me to the French Riviera after 12 years in Paris. I gave up my desk job there, working as a consultant for Unesco's legal affairs department, to share my sense of adventure and love of this spectacular region with visitors from around the world. I have been working as a professional tour guide since 2006 and created my own company in 2014.

Familiar with all the secret trails and little-known spots in the area, I am happy to lead you off the tourist path and arrange outdoor activities for sports and adventure enthusiasts or families with children, as well as gastronomic and wine excursions. Of course, we can also visit the well-known highlights of the region, like St-Paul de Vence, Eze, St-Jean Cap Ferrat, Monaco, Menton and St-Tropez.

As we emerge from the global pandemic, travelers are seeking to connect with nature and get to know places more deeply, going beyond the urban centers and crowded tourist sites. This validates the approach I have always favored, so please join me on an adventure that I will create just for you!

To keep the experience personal, all my tours and private and customized. You can expect maximum comfort in my Mercedes seven-seat van.

If you are a curious traveller, if you love nature, art and local gastronomy, open to the unexpected. . . we will have a lot of fun together!

- Professional license for public transportation EVTC006140032
- Professional driver card
- Professional car insurance
- Driving licenses: Cars, bus, coastal boat, motorbike
- Freediving and snorkeling licenses
- Master business international law.

I am not be able to guide you inside of the museums.

Far from the hubbub of the coast, experience the tranquility of the mountains and the unspoiled nature of the French Riviera.

I have been exploring the hiking trails of this region for many years. It's a simple way to take time to admire nature and forget about the stresses of everyday life. Often, I go with friends and family to hike and camp in the mountains for several days, carrying everything we need.

One of the best known areas, the Mercantour national park, is a fabulous and protected site for hikers, where you can expect to see forests, rivers, wild animals and mountain peaks.

No matter what your level, I can suggest a trail that offers spectacular sights. Most departure points are about one hour from Nice, while the Mercantour takes 1h45 minutes to reach. We will often depart from a medieval village, which we can visit while also buying supplies for our hike.

Hiking tour in the southern French Alps

Especially if it's your first visit to this region, you won't want to miss driving along the famed Corniche roads that link Nice to the Principality of Monaco. The views from the lower, middle and upper Corniches are unsurpassed, providing many great photo opportunities.
As a resident of Nice and nature enthusiast, I know many secret spots between Nice and Monaco which can be reached by small roads more frequented by cyclists and hikers than by cars.
In the afternoon we will discover the glamour Cannes, its palaces, beaches and the old town

Private tour from Nice to Monaco and Cannes

The legendary French Riviera is a highlight of your Mediterranean cruise. Join me for an action-packed day that you will never forget.

Beyond the must-see highlights, there are many hidden treasures to discover along the coast and in the perched medieval villages. I will take you on the back roads, giving you an authentic taste of life in this stunning region, which has inspired so many artists and filmmakers.

We will visit the most iconic towns, where you will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge by chatting with local artisans and food producers, visiting markets and art galleries, and learning about the local history, architecture and landscape. You will discover that despite the French Riviera's reputation for glamor, there is also a simpler side to life here that makes it all the more enjoyable.

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