Villefranche-sur-Mer Trip Overview
While in port in Villefranche, let a guide show you two sides of the French Riviera on this full-day shore excursion to glamorous Monaco and medieval Eze. Enjoy Mediterranean views as you drive along the coast to the hilltop village of Eze, where you’ll tour the famous Fragonard perfumery. Then head to Monaco for a sightseeing tour of the Prince’s Palace, Monaco Cathedral, the Formula One Grand Prix racetrack, Monte Carlo’s Casino Square and more. Numbers are limited to eight people on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized experience.
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Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur, France
While in port in Villefranche, let a guide show you two sides of the French Riviera on this full-day shore excursion to glamorous Monaco and medieval Eze. Enjoy Mediterranean views as you drive along the coast to the hilltop village of Eze, where you’ll tour the famous Fragonard perfumery. Then head to Monaco for a sightseeing tour of the Prince’s Palace, Monaco Cathedral, the Formula One Grand Prix racetrack, Monte Carlo’s Casino Square and more. Numbers are limited to eight people on this small-group tour, ensuring a more personalized experience.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Vieux Eze, Rue de la paix 06360 Office de Tourisme, 06360 Eze France
Your full-day tour begins with pickup from your Monaco hotel in the morning by luxury 8-person minivan. Soak up views as you drive along the Mediterranean coast over Monaco, Nice and Villefranche on your way to Eze. Located on a hill approximately 1,400 feet (427 meters) high, Eze offers breathtaking views of the Côte d’Azur.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Parfumerie Fragonard – L’usine Laboratoire Èze – Visite Gratuite & Guidée, 158 Av. de Verdun, 06360 Èze, France
The picturesque medieval village is known for its traditional perfumery, Fragonard. Take a guided tour of Fragonard to learn about the process of perfume-making, an exquisite French art, and enjoy browsing its charming artisan shops along the way.
Duration: 35 minutes
Pass By: La Turbie, La Turbie, Alpes Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur
On your journey back to Monaco, drive through the village of La Turbie, known as the ‘Terrace of Monaco.’ See the Trophy of the Alps (Trophée des Alpes), an impressive Roman monument built by Emperor Augustus 2,000 years ago.
Stop At: Prince’s Palace, Place du Palais, Monaco-Ville 98015 Monaco
In front of the Palais du Prince, you will discover the Changing of the Guard at 11:55, you will notice the Carabinieri Barracks . Created on the 8th of December 1817, the Carabinieri have for main missions to ensure the safety of the Royal Family as well as maintain public order. If you like, you have visit the inside of the Prince’s Palace (8€/adult, 4€/child)
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame-Immaculee, 4 Rue Colonel Bellando Castro, Monaco-Ville 98000 Monaco
See the historic Monaco Cathedral (sometimes referred to as the Saint Nicholas Cathedral), the resting place of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace featuring fine Roman-Byzantine architecture.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Monte-Carlo, Monte-Carlo
Next, cruise down the Circuit de Monaco, the street used as the racetrack in the world-famous Formula One Grand Prix race.
Stop At: Monaco-Ville, Monaco-Ville
Arrive back in Monaco for a sightseeing tour. This glitzy principality – technically the second-smallest country in the world behind the Vatican – will enchant you with its beguiling ambiance, chic boutiques, yacht-filled harbor and typical Mediterranean landscape.
Exploring Monaco, your guide will take you to the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Prince’s Palace (Palais Princier) and through the surrounding medieval village of Monaco-Ville, also known as ‘Le Rocher’ or ‘The Rock.’ Here, you’ll have some free time to have lunch on your own and enjoy sweeping views over the Monaco Port, Monte Carlo and the sparkling sea in the distance.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, Avenue Saint Martin, Monte-Carlo 98000 Monaco
You could visit the Oceanographic Museum (own expense)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Casino of Monte-Carlo, Place Du Casino, Monte-Carlo 98000 Monaco
Take a stroll around Casino Square and make a photo stop outside of the Casino of Monte Carlo, facing the Hotel de Paris, Café de Paris and numerous deluxe boutiques.
Duration: 20 minutes
