Sightseeing
French to Italian Riviera Private Tour
8 hours
Private Tour
From your place of stay in the French Riviera
Experience the French to Italian Riviera Private Tour
From the stunning coastal areas of the Mediterranean to the charming perched villages in the further inland, discover one of the most beautiful regions in France: The chic and stunning French and Italian Riviera!
Highlights of the French to Italian Riviera Private Tour
-Visit Beautiful hideaway: Villefranche-sur-Mer
-Discover french gem towns like Roquebrune & Menton
-Cross the border and visit Sanremo, capital of he Italian Riviera
Full Description of the French to Italian Riviera Private Tour
Your knowledgeable english speaking driver will pick you up in a luxury Mercedes to take you to your first destination: Villefranche-sur-Mer a charming fishing village full of bright colored buildings and tiny streets. It's old port is home to fishing and charter boats. Don't miss the Rue Obscure a passageway under Middle Age houses. Visit the colorful St. Pierre Capel, patron of the fishermen, entirely restored by Jean Cocteau.
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You will then go to Roquebrune-Cap-Martin a gem of the French Riviera. Tour around the medieval village with sloping streets, medieval doors, stone houses and vaulted passageways. Visit the 10th century castle and its dungeon, the oldest one in France. The next stop will be Menton, bordered by Italy and the gates of Monaco, also known as the 'lemon country'. This pearl of the French Riviera is colorful and plenty of Italian touches. Don't miss the gardens classified as historical monuments like the Fontana Rossa Gardens and the Gardens of Romanciers, as well as the astonishing Citrus Garden.
And finally you will visit Sanremo, the capital town of the Italian Riviera also known as the Town of Flowers. In fact this town is famous for its luxuriant gardens and a charming old town called La Pigna. You can enter it through the iconic old medieval City Gate! Also, visit enchanting squares like Piazza dei Dolori and the gardens Regina Elena located at top part of the historic town for a breathtaking view!
If you desire to visit more of this region and enjoy a French Riviera: Between Nice & Monaco (click here)
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About this activity
📍 Pick up and drop off conditions
-Meet at your place of stay in the French Riviera.
☑️ Includes
Itinerary / Interactive map
Photo gallery
Our Local expert tips
Restaurant: Le Saint Paul
Vines were planted in Saint-Paul as early as 6 BC thanks to trade exchanges between the Greeks established in Antibes and the Ligurians settled in Saint-Paul. In the village, you will have access to wine tasting for individual visitors and groups. La Petite Cave of Saint Paul
Monument: Villa Ephrussi of Rothschild
Villa Ephrussi is one of the most photogenic places on earth. Banker Maurice de Ephrussi had the villa built for his wife, Béatrice de Rothschild, in the early 20th century. The place is full of antiques, paintings, tapestries and sculptures, and a vast collection of fine porcelain. There are nine gardens surrounding the villa, the French, Florentine, and Japanese gardens amongst others. Enjoy the stunning sea views from the villa and the cool shade provided by the pine trees will provide respite from the heat of Nice during the summer months. https://www.villa-ephrussi.com/
Museum: Jean Cocteau Menton
A multi-faceted artist, Cocteau has always had a special relationship with Menton. It is to the Côte d’Azur architect Rudy Ricciotti that we owe this intriguing unstructured slab of glass and concrete, so well integrated into the landscape. The 2,700 m² Musée Cocteau contains an incredible collection donated by Séverin Wunderman, dedicated to Jean Cocteau, and exceptionally laid out. Don’t hesitate to visit his museum in Menton, together with the Musée du Bastion developed by Cocteau, and the Salle des Mariages in the Hôtel de Ville de Menton, decorated by the artist himself.
Musée Cocteau
Museum: The Maeght Foundation
The Foundation Marguerite et Aimé Maeght is France’s most important private art foundation and among the world-leading cultural institutions. https://www.fondation-maeght.com
Monument: Villa Kerylos
Located on a rocky tip in Beaulieu-sur-Mer Villa Kérylos takes you on a fascinating journey and a tribute to Greek civilisation. Designed and built between 1902 and 1908, based on the model of noble houses on the Island of Delos (2nd century BC.), Villa Kérylos is not a simple reproduction but a reinvention of ancient Greece. Villa Kerylos
FAQ
- +What if I have a large group?
- This activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers. Our booking agent will have to customize this tour if your group is larger.
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