Just minutes from Saint-Paul de Vence, this exceptional tour takes you to meet an extraordinary winemaker, discover a remarkably rare ageing method and explore a millennial city — all in a landscape where the mountains plunge into the sea.
At the Domaine des Hautes Collines, Georges and Mathias Rasse welcome you at the foot of the Baou de Saint-Jeannet — the spectacular 400-metre cliff — for a visit and tasting of their organic wines aged using a unique ancestral technique: glass jars exposed to the Provençal sun for months, without sulphites or additives. An unforgettable sensory and human experience.
Lunch follows at one of two proposed restaurants, before heading to Antibes — its ramparts plunging into the Mediterranean, its medieval lanes and museums, including the celebrated Musée Picasso.
Chauffeur hire rate
95 € HT
per hour excl. VAT · 20% VAT applies
Premium vehicle (saloon or van)
Bilingual professional chauffeur
Domain visit on reservation
Organic wine tasting included
Restaurant choice on request
20% VAT applies · no fuel surcharge
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Departure
Saint-Paul
→ Saint-Jeannet ~10 min
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Vignoble Rasse
1 h – 1 h 30
Visit & tasting
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Déjeuner
1 h 30
Restaurant of your choice
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Antibes
1 h – 1 h 30
Ramparts · Museums · ~20 min
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Day schedule
Suggested Itinerary
Early departure recommended · Domain reservation advised
9:00 AM
Departure · Saint-Paul de Vence
Pick-up at your address. Scenic route to Saint-Jeannet, at the foot of the Baou, through vineyards and olive groves.
~10 min drive
9 h 15
Domaine des Hautes Collines · Rasse Family
Arrival at the organic estate at the foot of the Baou de Saint-Jeannet. Georges or Mathias Rasse welcome you personally for a visit of the vineyard and sun-jar terrace, followed by a guided tasting of 3 to 4 cuvées.
1 h to 1 h 30 · reservation required
11 h 00
Lunch · Your Choice
Two exceptional tables: L'Oliveraie at Château Saint-Martin in Vence (5★ gastronomic setting) or Dolce Provenza, the bistro of Domaine du Mas de Pierre in Saint-Paul de Vence.
1 h 30 at table
13 h 30
Antibes · Old Town & Ramparts
Heading to Antibes — 20 minutes by road. A stroll along the millennial ramparts plunging into the sea, medieval lanes, covered Provençal market, Picasso Museum in the Château Grimaldi, and the Museum of History and Archaeology.
1 h to 1 h 30 · at your own pace
15 h 30
Return · Saint-Paul de Vence
Comfortable return to Saint-Paul de Vence. Estimated arrival 4:00 PM. Drop-off at your hotel or any other destination.
Organic IGP Wines · Ancestral Sun Method · Winemaking Family
"Longo Maï — Long may it last: the motto of a winemaker who resists and enchants"
At the foot of the Baou de Saint-Jeannet — the vertiginous cliff towering 400 metres above the village — the Domaine des Hautes Collines is a unique family vineyard. Georges Rasse, a passionate winemaker, perpetuates a technique passed down by his father René: naturally stabilising wine without sulphites or additives, using only the Provençal sun.
On the cellar terrace, dozens of clear glass jars are exposed to the sun for 3 months to 2 years. Only clear glass is used, so as not to alter the colour or aromas. This process produces unique wines with subtle oxidative profiles and a complexity rarely found on the Côte d'Azur. The Rosé Tuilé and the Longo Maï are the flagship cuvées of this house.
His son Mathias tends the vines, his brother Rémy is a painter who illustrates every label — each bottle is a work of art. Half the production is sold directly on site at remarkable prices for such quality.
Practical information
By reservation · Mon–Sat 9 AM–7:30 PM · Groups on Sunday morning in season · Tasting €15–€25 pp · Direct sales · 800 chemin des Sausses, Saint-Jeannet · Tel. 04 93 24 96 01
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Longo Maï — Rouge
Flagship Cuvée · Long Ageing
The estate's flagship wine. Aged in sun-exposed jars, this IGP Alpes-Maritimes red develops rare complexity: candied black fruits, spices, subtle oxidative notes. A wine of genuine character.
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Rosé Tuilé
Unique Speciality · Sun Method
The estate's absolute curiosity. This rosé aged in jars takes on a unique golden-tiled hue. Aromas of dried fruits, honey and apricot — a meditation wine in a category of its own.
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Blanc Prestige
Organic Wine · Local Grape Varieties
An expressive organic white, with aromas of flowers and citrus, reflecting the terroir of the Nice hinterland. Fresh and mineral, ideal with fish and local goat's cheese.
The three must-try cuvées of the Domaine des Hautes Collines
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Le Lunch · Your Choice
Two Exceptional Tables
5-Star Gastronomy or Gourmet Bistro · According to your wishes
Option 1 · Vence · 10 min
L'Oliveraie
Château Saint-Martin & Spa · Vence
Château Saint-Martin L'Oliveraie
★★★★★ Relais & Châteaux
Perched on the heights of Vence, Château Saint-Martin & Spa is one of the most prestigious addresses on the Côte d'Azur — a Relais & Châteaux at the heart of a 35-hectare estate of century-old olive trees, with 360° views over the sea and hills.
L'Oliveraie is the hotel's more relaxed dining offer: a shaded terrace under the olive trees, seasonal Provençal cuisine, market produce and an exceptional wine list. A unique setting between discreet luxury and generous nature.
At the heart of the Domaine du Mas de Pierre, a 5-star hotel in Saint-Paul de Vence, Dolce Provenza is the estate's gourmet bistro — a more relaxed address, in a dream setting between Provençal bastide and flowering garden.
Market-inspired Mediterranean cuisine, homemade fresh pasta, local produce and a fine Provence wine list. The atmosphere is sunny, convivial and elegant — the perfect Provençal lunch between two discoveries.
Reservation recommended · 2250 chemin de Grasse, Saint-Paul de Vence
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Final Stop · History & Culture
Antibes — Old Town & Ramparts
Founded in the 5th century BC · Mediterranean Ramparts · Picasso Museum
Antibes · 2,500 Years of History · 20 min from Domaine Rasse
"Where Greek ramparts have plunged into the Mediterranean for 2,500 years"
Antibes, founded by the Greeks under the name Antipolis in the 5th century BC, is one of the oldest cities in France. Its medieval ramparts, built on Greek and Roman foundations, plunge directly into the sea — a striking spectacle accessible on foot from the Port Vauban car park.
The old town is best explored on foot through its cobbled lanes, art galleries and artisan shops. The covered Provençal Market (Cours Masséna) is one of the most authentic on the Côte d'Azur. The Place Nationale and its terraces are perfect for a last coffee before the return journey.
Pablo Picasso lived at the Château Grimaldi during the summer of 1946 and created a series of major works there. The castle now houses the Musée Picasso, with 245 permanent works from the master's Antibes period.
Your chauffeur handles for you
Port Vauban parking · Escorted on foot to the ramparts · Museum recommendations tailored to your tastes · Departure whenever suits you
Antibes
Founded 5th century BC
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Musée Picasso
Château Grimaldi · 245 œuvres · Période antiboise 1946
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Musée d'Histoire & d'Archéologie
Bastion Saint-André · Greeks, Romans, Medieval
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Remparts & Fortifications
Vauban · Plunging into the Mediterranean · Breathtaking views
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Vignoble Rasse Bonbonnes au Soleil
Déjeuner Table d'Exception
Antibes Remparts & Picasso
Saint-Jeannet · Rasse Vineyard · Ancient Antibes
The Comfort of a Personalised Service
Rasse estate reservation arranged by your chauffeur on request.
Restaurant choice confirmed to your preferences before departure.
Parking in Antibes managed entirely by your chauffeur.
Pace entirely adapted to your wishes — more time at the vineyard or in Antibes.
All commentary in English or French according to your preference.
Flexible return: departure from Antibes whenever suits you.
Options & Adaptations
Short option: Vineyard + lunch only — approx. 3 h.
Full option: Vineyard + lunch + Antibes — 4 to 5 h.
Village of Saint-Jeannet to explore on foot before the estate visit.
Bottle purchases at the estate possible — transport bag provided.
Antibes covered market (Cours Masséna) open every morning until 1 PM.