Uncover the hidden ancient side of Cannes on a historical walking tour. Explore the Ligurian origins, Roman influence, medieval wars, and the 19th-century aristocratic city. Discover the cinema culture and the rich and famous that make Cannes famous.
Uncover the hidden ancient side of Cannes on a historical walking tour. Explore the Ligurian origins, Roman influence, medieval wars, and the 19th-century aristocratic city. Discover the cinema culture and the rich and famous that make Cannes famous.
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Cannes - You will see:
Le Suquet
Notre Dame d’Esperance
Musee de la Castre
Tour du Masque
Old Port
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
Notre Dame de Bon Voyage
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Cannes - You will see:
Le Suquet
Notre Dame d’Esperance
Musee de la Castre
Tour du Masque
Old Port
Palais des Festivals et des Congrès
Notre Dame de Bon Voyage
- Customize your tour on the spot with your local guide
- Enjoy a private guided tour
- Experience the city with a dedicated local guide for your group alone
- Customize your tour on the spot with your local guide
- Enjoy a private guided tour
- Experience the city with a dedicated local guide for your group alone
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Cannes, a city synonymous with cinema and a playground for the wealthy and famous, is a magnet for tourists worldwide, largely due to the renowned Cannes Film Festival. However, the city has an ancient, hidden past. Originally established in the 2nd Century BC as a fishing village and port by the Ligurians, Cannes was also a fixture of the Roman Empire,…
Cannes, a city synonymous with cinema and a playground for the wealthy and famous, is a magnet for tourists worldwide, largely due to the renowned Cannes Film Festival. However, the city has an ancient, hidden past. Originally established in the 2nd Century BC as a fishing village and port by the Ligurians, Cannes was also a fixture of the Roman Empire, complete with a hillside outpost. Throughout the Middle Ages, the city faced numerous wars and invasions, all while under the monks’ control from the Lérins islands until the 16th century. The arrival of the European aristocracy in the 19th century set Cannes on its path to becoming the celebrated tourist destination it is today. Join us as we explore this concealed historical treasure of France’s city of the wealthy and renowned.
You will gain knowledge about:
The Ligurians
Roman Empire influence
The Man in the Iron Mask
The monastic city
The city of 19th-century aristocracy
The culture of cinema
The glamour brought by the rich and famous
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.