Wonderful Villefranche: Citadel, Old Town and Royal Port Walking

Duration2h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

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 dark street, its Cocteau's chapel, its majestic citadel and its Royal Port.

On this tour, walk around the Citadel to appreciate its grandness from many differents 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 a haven of peace for artists and directors of the great classics of French and world cinema!

Options

Walking (2H) + Paddle (3H)

Duration: 5 hours: Villefranche Walking Tour + Sailing with Stand Up Paddle in Villefranche's Bay, snorkeling and food & wine tasting at the end
Aperitive Local Food & Drinks
StandUp Paddle Tour : StandUp Paddleboard & equipment (masks) included - To discover Villefgranche's bay by the sea with the best snorkeling places

Villefranche-sur-Mer Walking

Cocteau's Chapel drawings: Art Masterpiece ornate by the French artist and movie-maker
Duration: 2 hours

What's included

Professional local guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

What to expect

Chapelle de Saint Pierre des Pecheurs
15m · Admission ticket included

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
30m

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
30m

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
30m

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

Meeting and pickup

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

End point

Or Plage des Marinières (depending on the season)

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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€39.00 per person

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