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Private tour in Nice Fouad Z
Perched Medieval Villages of the Alps - a Day Trip out of Nice
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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.
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Private tour to discover peaceful village life in the French Alps
Overview of your Nice tour
Far from the hubbub of the coast, experience the tranquility of the mountains. During this excursion you will discover the beauty of the French Alps and explore villages dating back to Roman times. I will bring in-depth knowledge to this tour because of the time I have spent hiking, cycling, chatting with locals and seeking out the best local specialties — from an exceptional spice bread to fresh goat cheeses — in these mountains. This countryside tour will take you off the tourist track, allowing you to deepen your knowledge of local customs in these remote medieval villages, populated by families over the generations. The way of life is simple, but rich in teachings on how to make the most of natural resources. Animal rearing, artisan crafts, and agriculture on terraced slopes make this environment a living tableau.
Your Nice tour itinerary
We start the tour from Nice or any other nearby location to visit: - Gourdon, one of the most beautiful medieval villages in France with its Roman ruins. Its dramatic perched vantage point earned it the name "the Eagle's nest". - Gréolières, overlooking the Loup valley at an altitude of 800m. The village is dominated by the remains of the medieval village "Hautes Gréolières" where you can admire St Etienne's Chapel. The residents used to take refuge in the heights to escape invasions or epidemics. - Coursegoules, perched at 1000m and more than 3, 000 years old. As you stroll through the village you will discover its architectural delights including buildings dating back to the 13th century. From the remains of the ramparts, you will have a glorious view over the whole valley. Here you can stop for tea in a boutique run by local artisans, selling hand-made crafts and baked goods. - Return drive through the magical Col de Vence pass, which offers spectacular views of the French Riviera
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
Mini van 7 seats, Mercedes Viano with air conditioning
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Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
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