Wonderful Villefranche Citadel, Old Town and Royal Port Walking
A small fishermen's village full of colour and charm, Villefranche-sur-Mer is one of the most beautiful jewels on the Côte d'Azur. Unknown to many, come and explore its narrow streets nestled at the foot of the Alps and the famous Capes (Nice & Cap-Ferrat). Discover its secret corners, its huge laundry, its obscure street, its Cocteau chapel, its majestic citadel and its Port Royal.
On this tour, walk around the Citadel to appreciate its grandness from many different perspectives. Discover how this small fishing port, a haunt of pirates and corsairs, became the main shipyard of the House of Savoy, then a landmark for the Russian and American navies and, as a child, a haven of peace for artists and directors of the great classics of French and world cinema!
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Villefranche-sur-Mer Walking
Cocteau's Chapel drawings: Art Masterpiece ornate by the French artist and movie-maker
Duration: 2 hours
What's included in Wonderful Villefranche Citadel, Old Town and Royal Port Walking
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chapelle de Saint Pierre des Pecheurs
Let's start with the Masterpiece Artwork drawn by the French writer and movie-maker Jean Cocteau (author of the Beauty and the Beast). The best place to introduce a tour about the rich History of Villefranche-our-Mer and the fishermen's village
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Unique baroque ensemble in France, maze of tiny coloured streets and small squares, lovely façades of palaces and a lot of history. We will show you hidden treasures (dark street, huge laundry & more monuments)
Les Musees de La Citadelle
Majestuous monument of Villefranche-sur-Mer: the Citadel built during the 16th C. for the defense system of House of Savoy. Old stones tells many stories about the soul of the city: pirates, corsairs, attacks, wars & history facts. Inside we can have a look to some exhibits and a museum of sculpture if interested
Inclusions
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please notify your preference for the departure time, specially for groups of more than 6 people. Departure times are flexible and depend on the bookings received. If you would like a different time and day departure, please specify in special requirements
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- On Place Amélie Pollonais, 06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer (just below the Welcome sign (Welcome Hotel) and opposite La Chapelle Saint Pierre The Guide will be waiting for you with a blue ‘Walking Tour - Nice Creative Tours’ sign
End Points
- Or Plage des Marinières (depending on the season)
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Meeting Point : In front of "Castel Plage", big sign CASTEL, just in front of Hotel Suisse, the first stairs going to the beach • !!! Sunset & Nighlife Tips Option starting at 6.30pm the departure point is : Place Garibaldi, in front of the big sculpture in the center of the square
