Tours of the City
Walking Tours
Guided two-hour walking tours depart every Wednesday at 1430 from the Tourist Information Office, Palais des Festivals, Esplanade Georges Pompidou (tel: (04) 9339 2453). These cost 7 (free for children under the age of 12 years) and take in the Old Town (Suquet), the old port, rue d’Antibes and La Croisette. The most rewarding nature trails are to be found on the Lrins Islands. In the summer season, the Office National des Forts (ONF) offers guided tours to the Ile Ste Marguerite. Outside of these times, visitors can follow the signposted botanical trail.
Train Tours
Les petit trains de la Croisette et du Suquet (tel: (06) 1409 4939) depart regularly from the Tourist Office, Palais des Festivals. The Le Suquet (Old Town) tour costs 6 (3 children under ten years) and the La Croisette tour costs 5 (2.5 children under ten years). Both trips last 30-40 minutes and include a multi-lingual commentary.
Self-drive Tours
Clearly sign-posted information points along the Route Napolon recount the progress of Napoleon, after his escape from the Isle of Elba. The Action Nationale des Elus pour la Route Napolon (tel: (04) 9340 1233; fax: (04) 9340 1233) provides further information.
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Tours of the City