Monaco is a sovereign city-state located on the French Riviera. France borders this tiny country on three sides with the fourth being the Mediterranean Sea. World renowned for its municipality, Monte Carlo, this region dates all the way back to the occupation of the Romans and grew into one of the wealthiest areas in the world! This is also the second smallest country in the world, and the world's
most populous; look into our Monte Carlo and Eze Full Day Sightseeing Excursion for exploring this wonderful place. Known as the playground of the rich and famous, Monaco also has many historical sites worth visiting. With our Monaco Excursions, you can visit sites such as Casino Square and the Rock. Check out the Cafe de Paris, an elegant sidewalk cafe with expensive coffee, but the hobby of people watching will make the cost worthwhile. Of course, the Grand Casino is worth a visit with the Belle Epoque interior that will take you back to 1878. Please note that there is an entrance fee and a dress code. Maybe you would like to see the Hotel de Paris, one of the grandest hotels in the world where you'll pass by an impressive collection of Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Bentleys and Rolles. Visit the Rock which is which is topped off by the Royal Palace and you'll discover that, nearby, is the Monaco Cathedral, the final resting place of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace. Monaco is also known for its stunning opera house, the Grand Prix, and, of course, the casinos. It is recommended that you dress in a stylish manner while you visit this lovely area. Keep an eye out for celebrities that visit for film festivals, the historic beauty, or just to spend some time in the world-renowned casinos. We would also like to suggest that you do not forget your camera, these are photographs that you won't want to miss. Check out our Monte Carlo Art of Southern France Excursion for visiting the most popular museums. Whatever your tastes, we are sure to have the Monaco Cruise Excursion that is just right for you including day trips to nearby Eze, Villefranche, Nice, Cannes and more. Check out all the excursions to find that perfect day for you, we offer different options such as our Monte Carlo Countryside and Wine Tasting Excursion and our Monte Carlo, Port Grimaud and Saint Tropez Sightseeing Excursion. Fun Fact: Monaco used to be much smaller until it began reclaiming land from the sea. https://www.shoreexcursioneer.com/monaco
Located on the French Riviera, Cannes is known around the world for its film festival and as being the playground of the wealthy and famous. It started out in the 2nd century BC as a simple fishing village. In 1835, Lord Henry Brougham, former Lord Chancellor of England, built a grand villa named Villa Eleonore Louis. This attracted the English aristocracy who also had to have winter homes in Cannes. By the late 1800s, a casino was operating and by the end of the century, railroads linked Cannes with the outside world. The early 1900s saw the building of grand hotels including the Carlton, Majestic and Martinez and more casinos. In 1946, the city held its first film festival, cementing its place in the lives of the rich and famous. Highlights, many of them part of our Cannes Shore Excursions, of the city include the Promenade de la Croisette, the main boulevard that separates the sea from endless blocks of luxury hotels and high-end boutiques. A wife of the Czar commissioned St Michaels Russian Orthodox church, in the late 1800s as she occasionally wintered here. The Quartier des Anglais residential area is still home to some of the great villas of the 1800s including Villa Eleonore Louise and Villa Fiesole (Domergue) Sitting on the harbor between old Cannes and the Croisette is the Palais des Festivals et des Congres, a cement convention center opened in 1984. It is the home to the Cannes Film Festival and you can visit them on several of our Cannes Excursions and Sightseeing Excursions in Cannes, France. The Musee d'Art et d'Histoire de Provence, housed in an 18th-century mansion presents artifacts from prehistoric to present day Provence. A visit to the Grande Hotels along the Croisette can give you a peek into Cannes history. During the 1955 Film Festival at a party in the ballroom of the Carlton Hotel, a young Prince Rainier asked to meet the female star of the film "To Catch a Thief" which had been filmed in and around Cannes the year before. Grace Kelly agreed and the rest is a princess story. The Musee de la Mer on St Marguerite Island displays shipwrecks dating back to the Romans (1st century BC) and the cell of the mysterious Man in the Iron Mask. St Honorat Island is also accessible. Today, Cistercian monks who make wine in their free time inhabit it. Cannes cruise port of call is a great shore excursion gateway to many of the best of French Riviera sightseeing which can be appreciated on our Cannes The French Riviera Excursion. In 90 minutes or less, you can access Nice and enjoy our Cannes Trip to Nice Sightseeing Excursion. Another option to consider for you to see the hilltop village of St. Paul de Vence and the seaside village of Antibes is our Cannes, St. Paul de Vence and Antibes Sightseeing Excursion. If you are looking for a complete experience then our Cannes Full Day to Monte Carlo, Eze, La Turbie, and Monaco Excursion is ideal for you, you'll get to visit the perfume capital of Grasse, the enchanting hilltop village of Eze and Monte Carlo. An hour drive to the west you have the super chic St. Tropez which is visited on our Cannes to Saint Tropez Sightseeing Excursion. Shore Excursioneer has unique and selected Cruise Excursions in Cannes to help you see and sample all of the highlights during your day shore excursions on the French Riviera! Enjoy our Cannes France Shore Excursions and Cannes Excursions by Shore Excursioneer! https://www.shoreexcursioneer.com/cannes
With mild Mediterranean climate and an abundance of natural beauty, Nice and the charming French town of Villefranche-sur-Mer are both favorite destinations for the discerning traveler. With a deep natural bay that provides for ships of all sizes a strategic location for Italy and more, this area has become popular for many of Europe's elite. This means that sightseeing, shopping, and sampling the famous cuisine are just a few of the attractions and our Nice Excursions will offer these and more; we offer wonderful excursion options such as our Villefranche The French Riviera Sightseeing Excursion and our Villefrance Countryside and Wine Tasting Excursion
With a rich history that goes all the way back to prehistoric times, Nice has been occupied by many a country over the centuries. The harbor gave this area military worth, and the hillsides allowed for everyone who built here to have a view of the Mediterranean. Put these together with the temperate climate and the lovely surroundings and one will have no doubt why countries fought over this area for so long. Now, of course, Nice is one of the oldest developed areas of France, but one can still admire the architecture that developed when Nice and Villefranche both became favored summer homes for the elite back in the 1800s, our Villefranche Trip to Nice Sightseeing Excursion is ideal for seeing these beautiful cities. Villefranche is also considered a gateway to the French Riviera where celebrity spotting has become a natural pastime. Many of the rich and famous such as Bill Gates, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charlie Chaplin and Elizabeth Taylor all had/have residences here. Over the centuries this was also a favored point for many of the great artists such as Matisse and Renoir. Home to many museums today we'll have excursions that will help you to see many of their works, as well as much of the architecture and the beauty and fame of surrounding areas such as Monte Carlo, Eze, Cannes and more; our Villefranche to Eze, La Turbie and Monte Carlo Excursion takes you to some mesmerizing places. Check out our Nice Shore Excursions to find your perfect cruise day in port on the French Riviera! We hope you enjoy your visit and look to us to help you to make the most of your time in this lovely destination! Fun fact: Nice was a popular destination for cave dwellers too, 400,000 years ago, when they came to this area to hunt wooly mammoths. https://www.shoreexcursioneer.com/nice
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