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LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Discover how Nice experienced the Second World War, from the fall of France and the Vichy regime to occupation, persecution, Resistance and Liberation.
Begin your tour at the Mairie de Nice, where you will explore the city's situation before the war, the Phoney War, the fall of France in 1940 and the establishment of the Vichy regime.
Walk through Cours Saleya, the Opéra and Place Masséna to discover what daily life was like during the occupation. Learn about restrictions, shortages and the arrival of Italian forces in 1942, followed by the collapse of Italy in 1943. Learn about the German occupation.
Learn about the defensive installations built along the coast during the German occupation.
Finally, visit the Mur des Justes to learn about the Resistance, the Marcel Network and the final stages of the war, before discovering how Nice was liberated.
What's included
French and English speaking guides
What to expect
Pass by
Learn about Nice’s situation before 1939, the Fall of France in 1939 and the Vichy Regime
Marche aux Fleurs Cours Saleya
Pass by
Learn about people's life in Nice during the Vichy Regime, the Italian Occupation and its downfall
Pass by
Many of Nice's luxury hotels lost their glamorous role during the war.
Some became:
-military headquarters,
-hospitals (Negresco),
-accommodation for officers,
-administrative buildings
Promenade des Anglais
Pass by
Learn about the fortifications of the seafront called "The European Wall"
Mur des Deportes
Pass by
Learn about the situation of Jewish people before the WW2, the status of Jews before and during the German occupation and their deportation
Pass by
Learn about the "Marcel network", which helped to save many Jewish children by hiding them in religious institutions or families and how Nice became an important centre of resistance
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Wait in front of the building. You will be able to recognize the guide thanks to his badge/ID
End point
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
