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Tours of the City

Walking Tours
Guided two-hour walking tours depart every Wednesday at 1430 from the Tourist Information Office Palais des Festivals (tel: (04) 9339 2453 and cost FFr40 (free for children under the age of 12 years). The most rewarding nature trails are to be found on the LÉrins Islands. In the summer season, the Office National des Forêts (ONF) offers guided tours to the Ile Ste Marguerite. Outside of these times, visitors can follow the sign-posted botanical trail.

Train Tours
Les petit trains de la Croisette et du Suquet (tel: (06) 1409 4939) depart regularly from the Tourist Office (on the steps of the Palais des Festivals). Le Suquet (Old Town) tour costs FFr35 (FFr20 children under 10 years), La Croisette tour costs FFr30 (FFr15 children under 10 years). Both trips last 30-40 minutes and include a multi-lingual commentary.

Driving Tours
Clearly sign-posted information points along the Route NapolÉon recount the progress of Napoleon after his escape from the Isle of Elba. The Action Nationale des Elus pour la Route NapolÉon (tel: (04) 9340 1233; fax: (04) 9340 1233) can provide further information.



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