Wonderful Villefranche: Citadel, Old Town and Royal Port Walking
Description
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!
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Itinerary
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
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)
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
Royal Port of the House of Savoy and old Shipyard. Oceanographic Institute about the sea fauna and flora of Villefranche's Bay
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Important 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
Reviews(4)
We had a great time on our tour today in Villefranche Sur Mer. Samuel was a fantastic guide, very engaging and knowledgeable and he really made the tour come alive. We would certainly recommend this tour for anyone going to Villefranche Sur Mer!
Samual was a great guide. Good English, very knowledgeable and good communicator. We had fun and learned a lot about Villefranche sur Mer,s history and geographic strategic importance.
Thank you for your lovely review! All Nice Creative Tours team really appreciate it, and special thanks for the compliment regarding my guiding service! We love Villefranche-sur-Mer, it's one of our favorite small town on the French Riviera with many hidden gems and stories to tell. We will be happy to see you again and show you more treasures of Nice or about hidden gems of our hinterland. Best regards Samuel
With close ties to America, Villefranche is a beautiful small town with a history distinct from Nice and often defined by its role as a natural harbor. Cyril did an excellent job giving us a feel for the art, history, and culture of the town and kept it humorous and lively (teens stayed interested!). He also managed to keep us mostly in the shade!
Cyril was a wonderful tour guide. The tour was very interesting and flexible to suit our preferences. Our guide offered recommendations for restaurants, transportation, and other tours. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
