NICE · CÔTE D’AZUR
The best of the Côte d’Azur.
The 13 most popular workshops, with prices, run times and who you book through. Picked for the days that actually make a Riviera trip, and what each one gets you once you are there.
A 45-minute Fragonard Eze workshop plus factory tour. Make your own Eau de Toilette, learn the Olfactiv Pyramid, take home 12ml.
Most Popular“The tour guide was very passionate clearly loves her job Ade it an exciting and enjoyable experience”
Create a custom 30ml eau de parfum in Nice or Grasse with a Molinard expert. 45 minutes, small group, take-home perfume.
“The hostesses was very kind. We run a bit late because we were lost, so I called them and they told me that we could still go. They waited for us. Leah, our guide, was very professional and explained us everything very well. She was very knowledgeable and instructive. The atmosphere at Maison Molinard was…”
Make your own custom 50ml perfume in Nice with a Molinard expert, using 90 essences in a 1-hour workshop. Take it home.
“Amazing experience! My family and I really liked it. The people there are knowledgeable and super kind. They understood our preferences right away and helped us create nice perfumes. Thanks!”
Make your own Molinard perfume in Nice with a one-hour hands-on class, learn scent notes, and take home a 50ml bottle.
“This was a fun experience, reminded us of high school chemistry labs. We had so many scents to choose from, starting with top notes, then middle, then base. Our class leader helped us with our proportions. Love the perfume we made.”
Cook Nice’s Mediterranean classics in a sea-view home, pick herbs from the garden, then eat a 3-course dinner with local tips.
“The host and family were wonderful and their home and surrounding views were beautiful! It would have been helpful if the description included samples of French Mediterranean cuisine and a choice of dishes that we might be preparing, however it was a wonderful experience.”
Tour de France wine tasting in Nice: 8 French wines, cheese snacks, interactive guide, small group, 2 hours, English, $88.
“Julia is a great host, very knowledgeable, loved the wines too, enjoyed them all. A great experience and I would highly recommend this event. The room itself is quite basic and could have been a little warmer, I felt a bit chilly by the end but that's only a minor quibble. We had great company…”
In Nice, create a custom 30 ml Eau de Parfum with an English guide. Learn scent notes and history, plus tea or coffee included.
“Super fun and very informative! I left with a wonderful custom perfume and a new appreciation for the process of perfume making. Highly recommend.”
Create a custom perfume in Nice with expert guidance, learn scent basics, and take home a reorderable 30 ml bottle in 2 hours.
“My husband and I throughly enjoyed this workshop. Sasha our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and made the atmosphere of the workshop so welcoming, comfortable and engaging. Would absolutely recommend this workshop to anyone visiting Nice!”
Create a custom Molinard perfume in Nice. Smell 40 essences, build your 30 ml bottle, and leave in about 45 minutes.
“Well theyvare the oldest perfumers in the world. Had exoected to smell essential oils, learn about sourcing oils, learning more about the process of a perfume. Have done better courses. They dont give ypu to smell anything just a pre mixed formula to make your perfume. Difference between citrus, resins, barks n flower category... just…”
Make a custom 30ml perfume and decorate the bottle in Nice with a family workshop for kids ages 4–8, in just 30 minutes.
“Good and interesting for the kid. As a result the bottle of own fragrance and good memories)”
A short guided visit of Fragonard’s Eze perfume lab plus a hands-on scent workshop where you make your own 12ml eau de toilette.
“It was a really great and unique experience! Our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and gave us great guidance. Her descriptions of the scents and the process of making perfume made the experience so enjoyable. We really enjoyed the class and were so glad that we made the decision to do it.”
Private French Riviera cooking class near Nice with chef Noel. Cook a 3-course seasonal meal, enjoy local wine, and eat on the terrace.
“This was an excellent experience. Chef Noel was very patient and kind and prepared a wonderful menu. He advised well prep and cooking techniques. He was very welcoming and the patio was quite pleasant. We highly recommend!”
Nice Old Town mixology workshop in the stylish Town bar lounge. Learn from a pro, get a welcome shot, then craft cocktails from €22.
“We did this activity last week for a bridal shower. The bartenders were very nice and made sure we had a great time. They thaught us a lot of fun facts while making cocktails for us. The bride was also allowed to make a few cocktails for us behind te bar, it was fun! :)”
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