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VILLEFRANCHE: The BAY & Royal port
(OLD TOWN & CITADEL)
C. CITADEL - ROYAL PORT - COCTEAU'S MASTERPIECE - CINEMA - BAROQUE - SCULPTURES
A tiny fishing village full of colours and charms, Villefranche-sur-Mer is one of Côte d'Azur's most beautiful jewels. Not widely known, come and explore its narrow streets nestled at the foot of the Alps and between 2 famous Capes (Nice & Cap-Ferrat). Discover its secret corners, a huge laundry, dark street, Cocteau's chapel art masterpiece, impressive 16th Century AD. Citadel and Royal Port.
On this tour, walk around the Citadel to appreciate its greatness 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 finally a haven of peace for artists and movie-makers of the greatest French & American classics of Cinema's history!
VILLEFRANCHE: ONE OF FRENCH RIVIERA'S MOST BEAUTIFUL CORNERS!
Highlights of ‘Treasures of Villefranche-sur-Mer’ Walking Tour :
- The Cocteau's Chapel and its amazing drawings
- The Old Town and its secret corners
- The surprising Citadel seen from inside and from a thousand different angles outside
- The Royal Port and its many secrets
- Unusual and mysterious anecdotes
- A professional and passionate local guide, an expert on Villefranche and its hidden treasures.
- Possibility to combine with a StandUp Paddleboard Tour or a Boat Tour (sea activities)
Price conditions:
* These excursions are adapted for children/families: (12-17 years = -10%; 6-12 years = -50%)
