Roquebrune and Grimaldi Castle Walking Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
An unusual and gentle hike from the seaside to the perched village of Roquebrune, with a visit to this medieval town and Grimaldi's Castle, then a little further up to an Exceptional Park offering orgasmic views. Most French Riviera visitors miss this spectacular, characteristic and perched village, with one of the most suggestive and extensive view over Monaco, Provence and Italy. We will take you to one of the oldest castles in France (11th century) where illustrious pages of Grimaldis of Monaco History was written. Let us show you Roquebrune-Village, in the footsteps of writer Romain Gary and other artists, and feel the poetry that emanates from it. Don't miss the monumental tree: the largest, most beautiful and proudest olive tree on Earth (and one of the oldest, dating back 2000 years), and a park with numerous bunkers from the Second World War. A unique, unusual and extraordinary place (highly recommended between 14 December and 7 January for its living nativity scenes).
Inclusions
What's included
- In-person Guide
- A delicious tasting of Roquebrune specialities (included)
What's not
- Pick-Up or Drop Off
- (not included)
- Private transportation
Itinerary
Meeting point at the Train Station of Carnolès for an introduction to Roquebrune and Menton History
2,3 km 1,4 miles walking upstairs by a beautiful and quiet path going slightly uphill (200 meters or 600 feets) - Normal or Good physical conditions required (not recommended for people with back or earth problems) - WALK of 45minutes or 1h15 (if very slow)
Wonderful Village with tiny cobble streets, cute squares, paths, baroque churches, handcrafts, nativity scenes (specially for Christmas), citrus trees, a 2000 years-old olive tree and an old mill. In the footsteps of the famous French writer Romain Gary (Promise at dawn, Roots of Heaven...)
One of the Oldest Castle in France (1000 years Old). Beautiful Castle-Museum with a lot. of stories about the famous Grimaldi family which reign over Monaco since more than 700 years. The panoramic views are orgasmic!
Discover the most beautiful views from the Cemetery at the very top of the Village (in the footsteps of the famous French Architect Le Corbusier, famous for its huge modern constructions, its avant-garde, visionary and functional nature). Possibility to walk even higher until a Park with many 2nd World War bunkers and even more spectacular views!
A local food tasting to taste how delicious is the popular street food from Roquebrune-Cap-Martin Possibility to buy local produces
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Gare de Carnolès, 13B Av. François de Monleon, 06190 Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (entrance of small train station, at the bottom of the stairs, at the corner with Avenue de Profondeville) The Guide will be waiting for you with a blue ‘Walking Tour with our company's sign
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Nice Creative Tours
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Menton
- Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 18 experiences we list in Menton.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 9 of 18.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Menton
Menton is a sunny Riviera town on the Italian border, famed for its lemons, mild winters, baroque old town and gardens that spill down to the sea.
Menton lies on the French Riviera a few minutes from Italy, sheltered by mountains that give it some of the mildest winters on the coast. The pastel old town climbs a hillside, with the baroque basilica of Saint-Michel at its heart, approached by a wide stepped square. Along the seafront the Promenade du Soleil runs past beaches and the old harbour.
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