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Wonderful Villefranche: Citadel, Old Town and Royal Port Walking

Location Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, Europe
$45.20
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Villefranche-sur-Mer is a charming fishermen's village and a hidden gem on the Côte d'Azur. Known for its colorful narrow streets and historical significance, this tour offers a deep dive into its rich past.

  • 🏰 Walk around the majestic Citadel, built in the 16th century, and appreciate its grandeur from multiple perspectives.
  • 🎨 Visit Cocteau's Chapel, featuring stunning drawings by the renowned French artist and filmmaker, Jean Cocteau.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Stroll through Villefranche-sur-Mer's unique baroque ensemble, characterized by a maze of tiny colored streets and charming squares.
  • 🖼️ Explore Les Musees de La Citadelle, where old stones tell stories of pirates and corsairs, with optional exhibits and a sculpture museum available.
  • ⚓ Discover the Royal Port, once the main shipyard of the House of Savoy, and learn about its importance to the Russian and American navies.
  • 🌊 Visit the Oceanographic Institute to gain insights into the marine fauna and flora of Villefranche's Bay.
  • 🗣️ Benefit from a professional local guide who provides engaging commentary in English throughout the tour.
  • 🚍 Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, making your experience seamless and hassle-free.
  • 💼 Gratuities are included, ensuring a hassle-free experience for you and your guide.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Villefranche-sur-Mer Walking
Cocteau's Chapel drawings: Art Masterpiece ornate by the French artist and movie-maker
Duration: 2 hours
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Professional local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point
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
Return details
Or Plage des Marinières (depending on the season)

  • 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
  • Villefranche Cruise Port
    Royal Port of the House of Savoy and old Shipyard. Oceanographic Institute about the sea fauna and flora of Villefranche's Bay

  • 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 tell us if you have flexibility on dates/departure times
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Wonderful Villefranche: Citadel, Old Town and Royal Port Walking

    Location Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, Europe
    $45.20
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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