What to do around Nice this weekend? Vineyards 20 minutes away

St Jeannet High Hills Wine Estate

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
🌿 Organic & natural wines — All our vintages are certified organic. THE Tile White, THE Tile-colored Rosé and the Red Roman Wine Press are in addition to natural wines : without sulfites or added inputs.
Summary

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.

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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.

📍 Find your way

The Domaine des Hautes Collines is located at Saint-Jeannet, Located in the hills of the Alpes-Maritimes, 20 minutes from Nice and 30 minutes from the airport. Here are the distances from the main points on the French Riviera:

From Car Distance
Nice (city center) ~20 min 22 km
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport ~28 min 25 km
Antibes ~30 min 30 km
Cannes ~40 min 42 km
Monaco ~45 min 35 km

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.

9:30
Arrival at Domaine des Hautes Collines
Welcome coffee with Georges or Mathias Rasse, presentation of the local area.

10am – 11am
Guided tour and tasting
Discover the cellar, the demijohns in the sun, tasting 3 to 5 vintages depending on your chosen package.

11:30
Purchase on site (optional)
Leave with a few bottles that can't be found anywhere else: Pressoir Romain, Tuilé, Vendanges Tardives.

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch in the village of Saint-Jeannet
Provençal restaurants, shaded terraces, sea views. Reservations recommended on weekends.

2pm – 3:30pm
Stroll through the medieval village
Cobbled streets, fountains, chapels (Notre-Dame des Baous, Sainte-Pétronille), panoramic viewpoint.

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Ascent of the Baou (sporting option)
1 hour 15 minutes round trip, marked trail, 360° panorama from the Mercantour to the Lérins Islands.

5:30 PM
Return to Nice or the French Riviera
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.

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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?
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Yes. The Domaine des Hautes Collines is open. Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm (with a midday break from 12pm to 2:30pm). Sunday mornings (9am-12pm) are possible by reservation, particularly for groups.
Do you need to book in advance to visit the vineyard?
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For a visit as a couple or in a small group, it is advisable to book in advance By phone or via the online form. Reservations are essential for groups and private bookings.
How much does a wine tasting at the Saint-Jeannet vineyard cost?
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The formulas start at €15/person for a guided tour of the estate and a tasting of 3 wines with commentary. More complete packages (with cheeses, charcuterie or a picnic in the vineyards) are available up to €50 per person.
Can we do the outing with children?
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Absolutely. The walk through the vineyards and the discovery of the local terroir are accessible to families. Children enjoy the exceptional natural setting at the foot of the Baou and exploring the estate.
What is there to do in Saint-Jeannet besides the vineyards?
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The medieval village is well worth a stroll: cobbled streets, fountains, ancient chapels, and a panoramic viewpoint. For the more athletic, there's the climb to the Baou de Saint-Jeannet (807 m) offers a 360° view from the Mercantour to the Lérins Islands. Allow 1 hour 15 minutes round trip from the village.
Is it possible to travel from Nice without a car?
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The bus line 54 Lignes d'Azur connects Nice to Saint-Jeannet. From the village bus stop, it takes about 20 minutes to walk to the estate. However, a car is more convenient.
Does the venue accommodate groups (hen parties, company outings)?
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Yes, we offer customized group packages for company outings, hen/stag parties, birthdays, seminars, and associations. The estate can accommodate up to 100 people.

Useful sources

Georges Rasse, winemaker at Domaine des Hautes Collines

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.


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