Discover the intriguing stories of Nice's most notorious criminals and revered heroes who have left an indelible mark on the city's history and culture. The tour will start on the Promenade, take you to the centre of the city and the old town.
You'll learn about:
- the most famous casino war and the shocking disappearance of the heiress of rich casino owners that still remains a mystery;
- the queen of thieves who robbed wealthy aristocrats during “belle epoque” and couldn't be caught for 16 years;
- two painters from Nice who transformed an ordinary carnival into a world-famous show;
- the robbery of the century that was led by a very charming criminal;
- a Jewish couple who risked their lives to organise a network that saved more than 500 Jewish kids during the World War II;
- a washerwoman from the Middle Ages who saved the city from an attack led by two famous commanders;
- the most famous superstar ever born in Nice and why the fate of his hometown was a great disappointment in his life.