Villefranche-sur-Mer Trip Overview
Enjoy this half-day trip to explore Nice, one of the jewels of the French Riviera. Admire the great views over the city of Nice from atop Castle Hill. Have a walk along the beach on the famous Promenade des Anglais. Browse the colors and fragrances of the Cours Saleya flower market and its charming cafes and shops. Explore the typical Old Town (Vieux Nice) of Nice with a stop in the famous public square. This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring a more personalized experience.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Villefranche-sur-Mer, France
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Villefranche-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur, France
Enjoy this half-day trip to explore Nice, one of the jewels of the French Riviera. Admire the great views over the city of Nice from atop Castle Hill. Have a walk along the beach on the famous Promenade des Anglais. Browse the colors and fragrances of the Cours Saleya flower market and its charming cafes and shops. Explore the typical Old Town (Vieux Nice) of Nice with a stop in the famous public square. This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring a more personalized experience.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice France
Once you will reach Nice, you can observe the beautiful Belle Epoque architecture, and have a nice stroll along the well renown Promenade des Anglais
Stop At: Eglise Orthodoxe Saint Nicolas et Sainte Alexandra, 6 rue Longchamp, 06000 Nice France
Admire the colorful Russian Orthodox Cathedral’s frescoes and carvings.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Monastere de Cimiez, 1 Place Jean Paul II, 06000 Nice France
Your next visit is the atmospheric neighborhood of Cimiez, where Queen Victoria used to spend her winters. Today, this area hosts the Nice Jazz Festival every summer and is home to a few notable art museums.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Castle Hill of Nice, 06300 Nice France
In this half-day trip, you will explore one of the highlights of the French Riviera: Nice. Meet your guide either in the morning or in the afternoon in Villefranche and enjoy first the scenic drive along the Mediterranean roads towards Nice on the middle Corniche, which is a unique coastal road that will give you the opportunity to admire wonderful views of the French Riviera. Once you will reach Nice, you can observe the beautiful Belle Epoque architecture, and have a nice stroll along the well renown Promenade des Anglais. With your guide, go up to Castle Hill in order to get another astonished view of the surrounding area. If you are lucky enough, you could see the lush gardens and waterfalls on the hill.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Old Town, 06000 Nice France
Move on towards Nice Old Town (Vieux Nice) with a stop in the famous public square, Place Garibaldi. Finally, sense the charm of Cours Saleya’s busy flower market, inviting cafés and small shops.
Duration: 40 minutes
