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“Very good, great guide and fully recommend this to anyone.”
Create a custom 30ml eau de parfum in Nice or Grasse with a Molinard expert. 45 minutes, small group, take-home perfume.
“I love the perfume that I made - even more than the ones that I bought. The tutor was nice and attentive. She explains everything so clearly and provides great help yet ensuring your privacy zone, gives you space to work in your own. The shop was professional and clean, you can work with more…”
Make your own custom 50ml perfume in Nice with a Molinard expert, using 90 essences in a 1-hour workshop. Take it home.
“I believe the guide was Leya. She was extremely knowledgeable and helped us solidly our scents without judgement. She was a genius. I would buy any parfum she creates.”
Make your own Molinard perfume in Nice with a one-hour hands-on class, learn scent notes, and take home a 50ml bottle.
“Fantastic perfume creating experience with Florence. I learned about the various notes and created a perfume to take home as a memento! Highly recommend this activity, especially in the off-season where it can be less crowded and more personalized.”
Cook Nice’s Mediterranean classics in a sea-view home, pick herbs from the garden, then eat a 3-course dinner with local tips.
“This was awesome. Rebecca and Laurent were very kind and welcoming and hospitable and really showed us how to make local specialties. Highly recommend.”
Tour de France wine tasting in Nice: 8 French wines, cheese snacks, interactive guide, small group, 2 hours, English, $88.
“We had an awesome time and learned a lot about French wines from all over the country. Our instructor was very informative and welcomed all our questions :) We highly recommend this experience!”
In Nice, create a custom 30 ml Eau de Parfum with an English guide. Learn scent notes and history, plus tea or coffee included.
“Caroline was a master biochemist who explained with great detail the process of making perfumes. We thoroughly enjoyed the olfactory experience and love wearing our amazing new scents! 🌟🌟🌟 thank you!!”
Create a custom perfume in Nice with expert guidance, learn scent basics, and take home a reorderable 30 ml bottle in 2 hours.
“My daughter and I had a great experience! Sasha was fantastic. She was great at explaining the why's for the layers of perfume and was so excited about how our creations smelled. She made great suggestions so everything would smell just right. I definitely recommend!”
Create a custom Molinard perfume in Nice. Smell 40 essences, build your 30 ml bottle, and leave in about 45 minutes.
“My husband and I enjoyed the 45-minute perfume making session. Quite interesting and fun! A unique experience that we would highly recommend.”
Make a custom 30ml perfume and decorate the bottle in Nice with a family workshop for kids ages 4–8, in just 30 minutes.
“Nice little activity for kids. My nine year old daughter enjoyed selecting scents to make own personal perfume. Got a nice personalised little bottle of perfume to take home. Something a little different to do while in Nice.”
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.
“Visited Eze on a bus trip out from Monte-Carlo a few days before Christmas and decided to do the workshop and it didn't disappoint! A great, knowledgeable tour guide, a bit of history of the company, a walk through of the factory, and the chance to mix our own perfumes. Really great way to spend…”
Private French Riviera cooking class near Nice with chef Noel. Cook a 3-course seasonal meal, enjoy local wine, and eat on the terrace.
“Chef Noel was delightful. We cooked a lovely meal together. Our two boys 10 and 12 were easily incorporated into the day. We learned how to make ratatouille and Panisse (chickpea fries). He has a lovely view and it was a wonderful and memorable experience. ❤️”
Nice Old Town mixology workshop in the stylish Town bar lounge. Learn from a pro, get a welcome shot, then craft cocktails from €22.
“5 étoiles ! Une animation dynamique, menée par quelqu’un qui a su nous transmettre ses connaissances tout en rendant l’expérience conviviale. La dégustation finale a parfaitement clôturé l’atelier et était excellente !”
From the corniche to Monaco, west to Cannes and inland to Provence. Every direction the coast runs from Nice.
