French Riviera · WORKSHOPS IN NICE
Every trip has one free day too few. These 12 workshops in Nice justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Make a 30ml custom Eau de Parfum at Maison Molinard in Nice or Grasse with expert guidance, 40 essences, and a 45-minute workshop.
“Great experience! I like the created parfum very much. The only thing that could be better is to have a little more time to experiment with the different scents. I’ll definitely come back.”
Make a 50ml signature perfume at Molinard in central Nice, guided through 90 essences by a French or English-speaking expert.
“This experience was a lot of fun. Each one of my friends created a unique perfume specific to our individual tastes. The guide knew exactly how to help us throughout the process.”
Create a 50 ml custom perfume at Molinard in Nice, choosing from 90 scents with expert guidance and a diploma to take home.
“A lot of fun and informative!! A must do especially for a family and friends . The women helping out were great and we all had a wonderful time”
Cook Niçoise dishes in a local home with Rebecca and Laurent, then enjoy dinner, garden produce, and sweeping views of Nice.
“We had a wonderful time learning how to make pasta and more. What a lovely family and home. We were also grateful that Rebecca was willing to share her family’s recipes after the class. Thank you!”
Taste eight French wines in Nice with expert guidance, regional stories, cheese pairings, and a relaxed small-group setting.
“Close by wine tasting experience. The sommelier was very knowledgeable about the wines, grapes and production process. The room/setup is a little too small but we had an enjoyable experience.”
Make a custom 30 ml perfume in Nice, learn the craft from expert instructors, and take home a scent designed around your taste.
“It was absolutely phenomenal. The class was done in both French and English, which made us feel like we were in a classroom in France… Which was amazing.! Our facilitator was knowledgeable, fun, and very experienced in helping us pick our very own individual fragrance. I would not hesitate to recommend this workshop to anyone visiting Nice!”
Create a custom 30 ml perfume in central Nice with expert guidance, local scents, and a lively two-hour introduction to French perfumery.
“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!”
Make a 30 ml signature perfume in Nice with Molinard, guided through 40 essences in a small-group workshop lasting about 45 minutes.
“The brief lesson was good information. The exploration was enjoyable if a bit confusing to the nose, smelling so many scents (approx 40) so quickly to determine which ones we liked. Then, the magic of the combinations to get a mix you enjoy & want to personalize. Our concern was our instructor’s time and attention was divided between our group of 4 & another group of 3. The groups should not have overlapped of had two instructors. We were only supposed to be there 45 minutes but it took longer as I had to wait for the recipe to put my perfume together. My friends would have liked more interaction…”
Let children ages 4 to 8 create a 30ml perfume at Molinard in Nice, then decorate the bottle and take home a personal souvenir.
“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.”
Make your own 12ml Eau de Toilette at Fragonard in Eze, tour the laboratory, and enjoy a small-group perfume workshop near Monaco.
“A beautiful time in Nice filled with friendship, sunshine, and unforgettable memories. We explored the art of fragrance, learning about essential oils and creating our own signature scents—an experience as rich and layered as the city itself.”
Cook a three-course Southern French meal with Noel in his home near Nice, then share it over wine and hilltop views.
“Noel was very hospitable and welcomed us into his cozy apartment. He was very kind with his instruction. We prepared 6 dishes from scratch, including melon soup, stuffed Brie, Ratatouille, veal, gnocchi and lemon crème for dessert. It was all delicious—the best meal we have eaten during our stay in France! It lasted about 4 hours in total. One of our favorite things on the trip—highly recommend it!”
Make cocktails behind the bar in Nice Old Town, learn from a pro, taste a sample, and choose drinks or a pub crawl package.
“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 !”
Pick a harbour, a hill village or a perfume bench.
