Perfumes of Grasse & St. Paul — Venture deeper into France on this excursion to a perfumed land and see where a medieval hill town thrives. Enjoy a scenic drive into the wide-open countryside to the seductive town of Grasse. Spread out over the foothills of a limestone plateau, it overlooks the perfumed fields that have brought it fame and riches. Visit one of its perfumeries to see how rose, jasmine, lavender and thyme are distilled into their essence. You will also traverse the spectacular gorges of the River Loup to the fortified hill town of Saint-Paul de Vence. Walk past its exquisite medieval painted houses and their fine loggias and visit the Fondation Maeght, which houses a fantastic collection of modern and contemporary art. After an introduction, you may explore the various buildings and collections on your own, perhaps lingering over works by Bonnard, Braque, Calder, Giacometti and many more.

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