{"id":9930,"date":"2024-02-29T18:29:28","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T17:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/visit-citadelle-saint-elme-villefranche-sur-mer\/"},"modified":"2024-06-01T10:43:46","modified_gmt":"2024-06-01T08:43:46","slug":"visit-citadelle-saint-elme-villefranche-sur-mer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/visit-citadelle-saint-elme-villefranche-sur-mer\/","title":{"rendered":"Citadelle Saint-Elme (Villefranche-sur-Mer): visit + photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Planning a trip to the French Riviera? Follow in the footsteps of Emily-in-Paris through the steep streets of Villefranche-sur-Mer and visit the Citadelle<\/strong> Saint-Elme<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n

This remarkable military structure was built in the 16th century by the Duke of Savoy<\/strong>. With its imposing bastions and well-preserved fortifications, the citadel dominates the town and offers a breathtaking view of the Bay of<\/strong> Villefranche and the Mediterranean. Today it houses the town hall and a cultural center with 3 museums<\/strong>, temporary exhibitions<\/strong> and cultural events<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

In this article, you’ll find some useful tips<\/strong> to help you prepare for your visit and have a wonderful time!<\/p>\n\n

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This guide is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Why visit Villefranche’s Citadelle Saint-Elme?<\/h2>\n\n

Is the citadel worth it? Our opinion:<\/h3>\n\n

Yes, absolutely, the Citadelle Saint-Elme is well worth a visit. There are several reasons for this:<\/p>\n\n