Jewish Heritage Tour French Riviera – Nice, Monaco & Beyond

Day 1 – Arrive in Nice

Arrive in Nice and transfer to your hotel. Recommended luxury accommodations include the
Hotel Negresco, Le Méridien, or Boscolo.
Enjoy a private guided tour of Nice, including the charming Old Town, the Promenade des Anglais,
and visits to the Chagall and Matisse Museums, essential highlights for Jewish Heritage French Riviera Tours.

Day 2 – Full-Day French Riviera Tour

Begin your journey in Antibes, a fortified port city framed by Vauban’s historic ramparts.
Learn about its artistic legacy, including Picasso’s time there, and enjoy a walk through the scenic
Cap d’Antibes between Antibes and Juan-les-Pins.

Continue to Cannes to see the Croisette Boulevard and the iconic Palais des Festivals.
Proceed to St. Paul de Vence, a hilltop village that has inspired artists, writers, and poets
for generations.

Break for Lunch

Explore the fortified village, its 12th-century church, 16th-century ramparts, panoramic viewpoints, and several
notable museums. Visit the renowned Fondation Maeght, home to one of Europe’s greatest collections
of modern and contemporary art, including works by Chagall, Miró, Giacometti, Calder, and others. Stroll through
La Colle-sur-Loup and its antique shops. Conclude with a visit to Marc Chagall’s grave in St. Paul de Vence.

If time permits, travel along the Le Loup River to Gourdon, known as the “eagle’s nest,” offering
sweeping views over the Riviera. Visit the restored medieval castle featuring historic armor, tapestries, and
decorative arts. Optional stop in Grasse, the world’s perfume capital.

Day 3 – Nice, Cap Ferrat & Jewish Villa Heritage

Travel along the Middle Corniche for spectacular views over Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, and St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
Visit the medieval village of Èze, perched above the sea with exotic cliffside gardens.

Continue to Cap Ferrat to explore two exceptional Jewish heritage sites:
Villa Kérylos, an authentic recreation of a 5th-century BCE Greek villa built by Jewish scholar
Théodore Reinach, and the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, created by Béatrice Rothschild.
Wander through the estate’s magnificent themed gardens.

Break for Lunch

Enjoy a guided visit of the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, learning about its history, architecture,
and exquisite art collections.

Day 4 – Nice to Monaco

Depart Nice for Monaco with a stop in Èze Village for more exploration. Visit the
Fragonard Perfume Factory to learn about traditional fragrance-making.

Arrive in Monaco for a full guided tour. Explore the Old Town perched high above the sea, including the
Prince’s Palace (with the changing of the guard at 11:55), the Cathedral, and the
Oceanographic Museum. Continue to Monte Carlo to see the legendary Casino Square, Hotel de Paris,
Café de Paris, and Belle Époque architecture.

Customized Private Tours

This is a fully customizable private itinerary designed for clients seeking luxury cultural travel and
Jewish Heritage Tours on the French Riviera. A minimum of three nights’ accommodations, sightseeing,
and transfers is required. Contact us to create your personalized experience.