Indulge in a taste of Provence’s good life on a visit to the delightful village of Gassin and a sampling at a family-run winery. You’ll travel past sun-washed mountains and vineyards to Gassin, a village perched high on a promontory just a few miles from the sea. Roam narrow, winding streets past softly hued buildings set off by contrasting shutters that give the village its definitive Provençal character. However, you’ll agree that its peerless views of the countryside and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez are what truly set Gassin apart from other French villages. Drive to a family-run château, where for generations vintners have passed on their expertise and passion for crafting fine wines. During a delectable tasting, savor the château’s unique vintages and sample other spectacular varieties produced in this premier wine-making region. From Gassin’s sweeping vistas to the intimate atmosphere of the château, the majestic and convivial sides of Provence blend beautifully on this satisfying excursion.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Journey through the enchanting Provençal countryside to the hilltop village of Gassin
• Walk through a maze of streets flanked by quaint homes brushed in a soft palette.
• Try a variety of regional vintages at the cellars of a venerable wine château.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Explore the contemporary village of Port Grimaud, whose winding canals resemble Venice, and ascend to atmospheric medieval Grimaud on this tour of contrasts. You’ll enjoy a leisurely drive along the coast to waterfront Port Grimaud, a pedestrian-friendly village designed in the 1960s to evoke Venice by means of its intricate network of canals. During your visit, you’ll delight in arched bridges spanning the narrow waterways and colorful homes built to the water’s edge. Travel to Grimaud, a hilltop hamlet that has lovingly retained its feudal character. Behold the ruins of an 11th-century château that overlooks the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and discover the heart of the village, a warren of narrow streets lined with beautifully restored 15th-century houses. Pass historically significant dwellings that are painted in pastel colors and feature unusual door frames carved from black lava. You’ll agree the town’s ancient fountains, wrought-iron balconies adorned with bright flowers and centuries-old churches make it seem as if time has stood still.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Feel transported to Venice in Port Grimaud, a 1960s seaside village interwoven by countless canals.
• Cross quaint arched bridges over glittering canals lined with multi-hued homes.
• Visit the superb medieval village of Grimaud, set high above the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
• Wander immaculately preserved 15th-century streets boasting historic stone-built homes.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Cherish an insider’s look into the authentic, serene inland villages of the Saint-Tropez Peninsula on this enlightening tour. You’ll be charmed by Ramatuelle, a village perched atop a hill that boasts wonderfully narrow streets and clusters of age-old fortified homes. In the center of town, find a 17th-century Romanesque-style church and the stirring Memorial to the Resistance. Journey to Gassin and roam winding streets past softly hued buildings set off by contrasting shutters that give the village its definitive Provençal character. However, you’ll agree that its peerless views of the countryside and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez are what truly set Gassin apart from other French villages. Continue on to Grimaud, another hilltop village that has lovingly retained its feudal character. Behold the ruins of an 11th-century château that overlooks the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and explore the heart of the village, a warren of cozy streets lined with beautifully restored 15th-century houses. You’ll long remember this journey to a bygone time in the Saint-Tropez Peninsula’s beguiling mountain villages.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Traverse the enchanting Provençal countryside on your visit to three superb hamlets.
• See fortified stone dwellings and a monument honoring the French Resistance in Ramatuelle.
• Walk through Gassin’s maze of streets flanked by quaint homes brushed in a soft palette.
• Wander down immaculately preserved 15th-century streets boasting historic stone-built homes in Grimaud.
• Bask in glorious vistas of Provence’s magnificent landscapes and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Ease into the jet-setting lifestyle on a walking tour and time on your own in fabled Saint-Tropez. During your guided walking tour, you’ll explore the Old Town’s charming port and the inviting, narrow streets radiating from the waterfront. Absorb local color in the Place des Lices, where you might see a game of petanque underway in the shade of the square’s plane trees. Relish time at your leisure to visit the Annonciade Museum, where the importance of Post-Impressionism is on vivid display in galleries housed inside a former chapel. Shop exclusive boutiques or for additional exploration, perhaps lingering over a regional rosé in famed Le Café, a favorite haunt of Mick Jagger and countless other glitterati.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Delve into Saint-Tropez during a walking tour of the Old Town’s quaint stone-paved lanes and squares
• During your free time, study remarkable works by Matisse, Seurat and others at the Annonciade Museum.
• Unleash your inner célébrité while browsing chic boutiques and people-watching at legendary Le Café during free.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Hike the Sentier du Littoral, the path that follows the coast of St. Tropez, passing some of the most gorgeous beaches in the south of France. The trek will begin on the pine-lined stretch of sand that rims the Bay of Canebiers, a favorite beach because of its serenity. As the terrain changes from sandy to rocky, the guide will point out the varying flora and fauna such as black-headed gulls, one of the most abundant birds in the littoral zone. Other beaches along the way include bamboo-bordered Moutte and alluring Salins. In time, the guide will select the best spot for a beach break, during which you might enjoy a refreshing swim, bask in the sun or simply take in the scenery. Considering how glamourous St. Tropez has become, it is hard to imagine that until Brigette Bardot arrived in 1956 to shoot the film “And God Created Woman,” it was little more than a fishing village.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Follow a coastal path along some of the most beautiful beaches in the south of France.
• Listen to the guide’s enlightening commentary regarding the flora and fauna.
• Enjoy free time relaxing and swimming at one of the most spectacular beaches.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.