At only 20 minutes from Nice, The hilltop village of Saint-Jeannet is home to Domaine des Hautes Collines, a family-run vineyard offering guided tours and tastings from €15/person, From Monday to Saturday. A nature, culture and wine getaway just a stone's throw from the French Riviera.
The essentials
- 20 minutes from Nice, in Saint-Jeannet (Alpes-Maritimes)
- Family vineyard, 9 artisanal wines (IGP Alpes-Maritimes, organic agriculture)
- Tour + tasting from €15/person, reservation required
- Open Monday-Saturday 9am-12pm / 2:30pm-7pm, Sunday by appointment
- Ideal for couples, families, friends, businesses
Summary
- Getting out of Nice on the weekend: why it's a good idea
- Saint-Jeannet: a nature and culture getaway close to home
- Wine tasting at the vineyard: an original and accessible activity
- Ideal for whom?
- How to get there from Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Antibes
- Plan your day in Saint-Jeannet
- Combine the visit with the village of Saint-Jeannet
- Practical information and booking
- FAQ
- Useful sources
Getting out of Nice on the weekend: why it's a good idea
Nice is fantastic. But after a few weekends on the Promenade des Anglais or in Old Nice, you want to take a break, to change scenery.
The good news: the Alpes-Maritimes They abound with getaways less than 30 minutes away by car. Hilltop villages, breathtaking panoramas, passionate local producers, and all this without having to drive for hours.
This weekend, we recommend a truly unique address: a working vineyard, with views of the Mediterranean, a stone's throw from the city.
Saint-Jeannet: a nature and culture getaway close to home
Saint-Jeannet, It's one of those villages that's hard to believe is so close to Nice. Perched on a hillside, overlooked by the famous Baou (an 800m limestone cliff), it offers an exceptional panorama of the French Riviera.
The village is part of the Route of the Perched Villages of the Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis, alongside Èze, Coaraze or Falicon. But Saint-Jeannet has something extra: a living winemaking tradition, perpetuated for centuries.
Jacques Prévert himself wrote a poem dedicated to the winegrowers of Saint-Jeannet. Raoul Dufy, Matisse, and Chagall were captivated by its landscapes. The village even served as a backdrop for Alfred Hitchcock's film. The Hand by the Collar starring Grace Kelly and Cary Grant.
In short, it's a place steeped in history, authentic, and still untouched by mass tourism.
Wine tasting at the vineyard: an original and accessible activity
At Domaine des Hautes Collines (800 chemin des Sausses), Georges and Mathias Rasse welcome you for a complete wine tourism experience, in the heart of their family vineyard founded in 2000.
What you discover:
- The vines are cultivated using organic farming methods, at an altitude of 300m.
- The cellar and the artisanal winemaking methods (including aging in demijohns in the sun, a unique Saint-Jean tradition)
- 9 artisanal wines red, white, rosé and sweet wines, including Pressoir Romain, Blanc Prestige, Tuilé de Saint-Jeannet and Vendanges Tardives
The proposed options:
| Formula | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Visit + Tasting (3 wines) | €15/person. | ~45 min |
| Visit + Tasting + Cheeses (5 wines) | €25/person. | ~1h15 |
| Tour + Tasting + Charcuterie & Cheeses | €28/person. | ~1h30 |
| Walk through the vineyards + picnic | €42/person. | ~2h |
| Complete private tour (9 vintages) | €50/person. | ~2h30 |
Schedules : Monday to Saturday, 9am-12pm / 2:30pm-7pm. Sunday 9am-12pm, by reservation only.
Want to discover our wines this weekend?
Ideal for whom?
This outing is suitable for almost everyone:
- The couples Romantic setting, sea view, intimate tasting
- Families : a stroll through the vineyards, discovering the local terroir, fresh air
- Groups of friends : convivial packages with cheese and charcuterie boards
- Wine lovers 9 wines to explore, including atypical wines for aging that are not available in supermarkets
- Tourists on extended stays : a perfect half-day to get off the beaten track on the French Riviera
- Companies Seminars, team building, hen/stag parties on request
How to get there from Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Antibes
The estate is easily accessible by car from all over the French Riviera. Free parking on site.
There is no train station in Saint-Jeannet. The nearest train station is Cagnes-sur-Mer (~11 km). From Nice, the best options are by car, bus line 54 or carpooling.
GPS address: Domaine des Hautes Collines, 800 chemin des Sausses, 06640 Saint-Jeannet.
Plan your day in Saint-Jeannet
📅 Your weekend in Saint-Jeannet
Here is a typical day To make the most of the estate and the village. Adaptable to your season of visit and your pace.
Welcome coffee with Georges or Mathias Rasse, presentation of the local area.
Discover the cellar, the demijohns in the sun, tasting 3 to 5 vintages depending on your chosen package.
Leave with a few bottles that can't be found anywhere else: Pressoir Romain, Tuilé, Vendanges Tardives.
Provençal restaurants, shaded terraces, sea views. Reservations recommended on weekends.
Cobbled streets, fountains, chapels (Notre-Dame des Baous, Sainte-Pétronille), panoramic viewpoint.
1 hour 15 minutes round trip, marked trail, 360° panorama from the Mercantour to the Lérins Islands.
Allow 20 minutes for the drive. Memories guaranteed.
Take away
- Comfortable shoes (vineyards + walk in the village)
- Hat and sunscreen in summer
- A light sweater for the end of the day in spring/autumn
- Water (in case of climbing towards the Baou)
- Camera (the view deserves to be immortalized)
- Credit card or check for purchasing bottles on site
Combine the visit with the village of Saint-Jeannet
Take advantage of your visit to explore the village. Expect 1 to 1.5 hour walk additional.
Don't miss it:
- The climb towards the Baou From the village, a marked trail (1 hour 15 minutes round trip) leads to the summit at 807 m altitude. The view extends from the peaks of the Mercantour to the Lérins Islands and the Estérel.
- The medieval alleyways Old doors, stone houses, fountains. The village has retained all its Provençal character.
- The panoramic terrace : even without climbing to the Baou, the village viewpoint offers a remarkable panorama of the French Riviera.
- The chapels : Notre-Dame des Baous (15th c.), Sainte-Pétronille (12th c.).
Good organization: vineyard visit in the morning, lunch in the village, walk towards the Baou in the afternoon.
Ready for your weekend in Saint-Jeannet?
Practical information and booking
Domaine des Hautes Collines — Saint-Jeannet Vineyard
- Address : 800 Chemin des Sausses, 06640 Saint-Jeannet
- Phone : 06 08 96 24 60
- Email: resa.hautescollines@gmail.com
- Schedules : Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-12 p.m. / 2:30 p.m.-7 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.-12 p.m. by reservation
- Prices: from €15/person (visit + tasting)
- Parking: free on site
- Reservation : Recommended, especially for groups
The reservation is made directly on vignoblestjeannet.fr or by telephone.
FAQ
Is the Saint-Jeannet vineyard open on weekends?
Do you need to book in advance to visit the vineyard?
How much does a wine tasting at the Saint-Jeannet vineyard cost?
Can we do the outing with children?
What is there to do in Saint-Jeannet besides the vineyards?
Is it possible to travel from Nice without a car?
Does the venue accommodate groups (hen parties, company outings)?
Useful sources
- Domaine des Hautes Collines (official website)
- Book a tour and tasting
- Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolitan Tourist Office
- Presentation of the village of Saint-Jeannet
About the author
Georges Rasse
A passionate winemaker, founder of Domaine des Hautes Collines in Saint-Jeannet. He planted his first vines in 2000 on the heights of the Alpes-Maritimes and, with his son Mathias, perpetuates a unique artisanal know-how: 9 cuvées in organic farming, including the famous natural stabilization in the sun, an old tradition of Saint-Jeannet.
