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Wonderful Villefranche: Citadel, Old Town and Royal Port Walking
(4) Reviews
Villefranche-sur-Mer
About
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 direc...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Place Amélie Pollonais
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
Port de Villefranche-sur-Mer
Or Plage des Marinières (depending on the season)
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Wonderful Villefranche: Citadel, Old Town and Royal Port Walking
(4) Reviews
Villefranche-sur-Mer
About
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 direc...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Place Amélie Pollonais
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
Port de Villefranche-sur-Mer
Or Plage des Marinières (depending on the season)
Itinerary
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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
15 minutes
2
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)
30 minutes
3
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
30 minutes
4
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
