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Villefranche Shore Excursion - Hilltop French Riviera
Hilltop French Riviera Tour
 



This 6 Hour Private Villefranche Shore Excursion Includes:
  • Pick up from Port or your Hotel in Villefranche
  • English Speaking Driver Guide
  • VW Caravelle Van, Opel Vivaro Van or similar
Note - During the Grand Prix Events there is a 50% supplement and it is not possible to visit Monaco or Monte Carlo from May 22 - 25, 2025. Please contact us if you are interested in a tour during this period.
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Tour Number:
FVILL-14

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Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $430 Per Person (Private Tour)
3 People - $294 Per Person (Private Tour)
4 People - $220 Per Person (Private Tour)
5 People - $176 Per Person (Private Tour)
6 People - $146 Per Person (Private Tour)
7 People - $128 Per Person (Private Tour)
8 People - $113 Per Person (Private Tour)



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

Villefranche Shore Excursion

This Villefranche shore trip visits two of the most beautiful and charming Hilltop villages on the French Riviera. Your driver-guide takes you to St Paul de Vence, known for its art boutiques and medieval walls and Eze is known for its stunning views and quaint charm. You have time to explore each village and enjoy free time for lunch.

After meeting your driver-guide in Villefranche you enjoy a scenic drive through the Riviera until you reach Eze. This typical French pedestrian-only medieval village is made up of tiny stone lanes and buildings. The village clings to the cliffs over 1000 feet above the sea.

There is time for you to walk to the top of the town's hill where a succulent garden offers amazing views of the sea far below. You can take some time to peak into the boutiques or enjoy an ice cream with a million dollar view.

Please note that you must leave the van at the base of the village and walk up a step hill into the town. This is not recommended for anyone with limited mobility. If you are not up to walking, you can however enjoy the scents of Provence at the nearby Fragonard perfume factory.

Later this morning you drive to St Paul de Vence. The van parks outside the medieval walls near some lovely cafes where you can enjoy a relaxing lunch while watching locals play the Provencal games of Boules or Petanque.

After lunch you can take a stroll on the cobblestone street of this popular hilltop Provencal town to enjoy the many art galleries and boutiques. This medieval jewel has long been known for its artists and it is where many painters and actors live today.

You can also walk on the town's medieval walls and into the old cemetery to see Chagall's resting place. If you are interested in modern art you can consider a stop at the Maeght Foundation Gallery or the Chapel of the Rosary.

At the end of this leisure Villefranche shore excursion, your driver-guide will bring you back to the pier.

Mobility - No wheelchairs


If you cannot find what you are looking for, our Villefranche shore excursions can also be customized to fit your needs. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a customized Villefranche tour quote.
Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • Drive to Eze - 30 Minutes
  • Visit Eze - 1.5 Hours
  • Drive to St Paul de Vence - 45 Minutes
  • Visit St Paul de Vence - 2.5 Hours
  • Return to Villefranche - 45 Minutes

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5 of 5 Review Location: Villefranche November 26, 2024
Reviewer: Bettyjane S from Allentown, PA  
We were very pleased with the arrangements you made for us. All positive comments, no negatives.

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5 of 5 Review Location: Villefranche November 9, 2024
Reviewer: Alex S from Antrim, New Hampshire  
Everyone enjoyed all three tours. The guides were friendly and easy to understand. They were very knowledgeable, too. I even recommended Private Shore Trips to our travel agent.

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5 of 5 Review Location: Villefranche November 7, 2024
Reviewer: Denise A and William P from Roslyn, WA  
We want to thank you for the great job you did on planning and organizing our trip to Europe. The eight of us had a great time as well as being pleasantly surprised at how well the trip was organized, how gracious our drivers and guides were how pertinent your suggestions were. We will be having friends go in the spring and will be referring them to you.

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5 of 5 Review Location: Villefranche November 5, 2024
Reviewer: Lori B from Masspequa Park, NY  
I just wanted to write and tell you what a wonderful time we had exploring the French Riviera, with the help of your tour guides. We all were very pleased with what we saw and did. The driversguides were exceptionally helpful and friendly and we certainly could never have done it on our own. Thank you very much for a memorable experience -)

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5 of 5 Review Location: Villefranche November 4, 2024
Reviewer: Evelyn M from Burtonsville, MD  
Great job on the tours they were excellent. The driver guides were excellent each and everyone one of them Villefranche - Jerome Very knowledgeable about the area and patient too as we traveled with 3 kids. Livorno - Danny Excellent, knowledgeable, exciting, exuberant and wonderful. Bravo! Roma - Eduardo Great, knowledgeable and patient. Napoli - Adriano - A great wealth of knowledge, great personality, exciting and wonderful. All in all was worth the time, energy and money! Bravo! They all catered to our needs. All these driver guides were more of friends to us than driver guides. I hope they enjoyed our company as well.

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