Provençal Tasting Tour, from Nice
4hr30 & 5hr driver guided tour of the culinary specialities of Provence
A taste of traditional Provencal Nissarde cuisine, wine, and olives.
Heading towards the countryside, visit the oil mill of Opio and discover the process of making olive oil. Your visit will be punctuated by a tasting of specialities from the production mill, specifically olive oil, tapenade, and an assortment of olives.
Reach the fortress of Mont Alban situated on the heights of Nice. Discover this military strongpoint built during the 16th century, and take in the stunning 360 degree views overlooking Nice on one side, and the bay of Villefranche on the other.
You will then be taken to the Chez Pipo restaurant, specialists for generations in traditional Provencal 'Nissarde' cuisine. In this institution, founded in the 20s, you will discover the authentic tastes of socca and pissaladière with a glass of Rosé to wash it down.
What to see
Sights in Nice
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Parc du Mont Boron
Located <1 km away
Looming protectively over the exclusive Cap de Nice area, the Parc du Mont Boron is a hilltop forest with picnic areas, olive trees, exercise circuits, hiking trails, boules pitches and a 16th-century castle. Sitting on the crest of a hill just over 190m high, Parc du Mont Boron looks over Nice to one side and Villefranche-Sur-Mer to the other - if you hike up to Fort Alban you can enjoy sweeping panoramic views from the Cap Ferrat peninsula in the east all the way to the Esterel mountains in the west.
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Le Fort du Mont Alban, near Nice
Located <1 km away
This 16th century hilltop fort was built in 1557 and is almost perfectly preserved, it looks out over the coastline of the French Riviera all the way to the Italian border. Mont Alban is located in the east of Nice in the Mont Boron National Park area, with Nice on one side and Villefranche-sur-Mer on the other - you can hike up to the fort from either town. The castle was built on the orders of the Duke of Savoy in response to the siege of Nice; when you get up there you’ll understand why he chose this spot - the view in all directions couldn’t be any better.
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Volti Museum
Located <1 km away
The sculptor, Antoniucci Volti, was born in Italy in 1915 but his family lived in Villefranche-sur-Mer. His collection is housed in the town's 16th-century citadel.
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Goetz-Boumeester Museum
Located <1 km away
This museum's collection is composed of the donation of Henri Goetz to the town of Villefranche. It is located on the ground floor of an old barrack building in the 16th-century citadel, which houses many museums.
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Citadelle de Villefranche
Located <1 km away
The citadel of Villefranche-sur-Mer looms over the old town; it is open to the public and has a number of interesting features.
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Musee de Paleontologie Humaine de Terra Amata
Located <1 km away
The museum of palaeontology is located on the excavation site of the Terra Amata where there is evidence of human inhabitation going back 400,000 years.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Villefranche-sur-Mer
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Rosalina Bar & Restaurant, Nice Centre
Located in Nice
A converted garage in the Old Port area of Nice brings a friendly atmosphere and hip vibe to the bar and restaurant scene of Nice.
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La Cave Nature Restaurant
Located in Villefranche-sur-Mer
In a simple and relaxed atmosphere, La Cave Nature is a place of tasting organic wines and specialities of the house such as sandwiches, Mediterranean products freshly prepared, and tastings of cheeses and Italian delicatessen.
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Le Mayssa Restaurant, Villefranche Sur Mer
Located in Villefranche-sur-Mer
Overlooking the bay of Villefranche and Cap Ferrat, this lovely restaurant serves excellent fish and seafood dishes, as well as pasta and meat mains.
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La Fille du Pecheur Restaurant, Villefranche Sur Mer
Located in Villefranche-sur-Mer
Situated on the Quay Courbet in Villefranche-sur-Mer, just in front of one of the most beautiful bays in the world, the restaurant La Fille du Pêcheur is managed by Krystel Roux, a true fisherman's daughter!
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Maison Gusto Restaurant
Located in Nice
Located between the Port and Place Garibaldi, Maison Gusto restaurant is a must for lovers of burger in Nice.
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L'Aparte Restaurant
Located in Villefranche-sur-Mer
The restaurant is situated on the end of the Rue Obscure, a 13th century covered way.
What to do
Things To Do in Villefranche-sur-Mer
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Parasailing, Villefranche Sur Mer
Located in Villefranche-sur-Mer
Fly at 50 metres above the sea by yourself or with friends security attached, enjoy a spectacular view of the gorgeous Baie des Anges, mountains and surroundings.
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Provençal Tasting Tour, from Nice
Located in Villefranche-sur-Mer
A taste of traditional Provencal Nissarde cuisine, wine, and olives.
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Club Nautique de Nice
Located in Villefranche-sur-Mer
Rowing, power boating and sailing. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, whether you prefer a leisure or competitive approach, the club offers its resources, its equipment, its fleet (except for power boating).
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Nice Diving School
Located in Nice
Nice Diving unveils to its clients the underwater marvels of the Mediterranean ocean along the shores of the Cote d'Azur.
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Bikram Yoga
Located in Villefranche-sur-Mer
Classes of bikram yoga's 26 postures take place in a heated classroom every day in the port area of Nice. English speaking Yoga instructors.