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FRANCK BALBI 
Franck BALBI
FRANCE   
About the guide
Activities
Cultural tour guide
Driver-guide
Sport, nature and adventure guide
Speaking languages
English, French, Italian, German, Others
Activity started in
Car
Volkswagen Caravelle/ Opel Vivaro
Air conditioned : YES
Baby seat : YES
Interests centers
I like to travel, my last trips were to Thailand, Cambodia and Istanbul.
I enjoyed very much Argentina during my visit in 2007.
I like to watch movies, to go to the opera.
Diploma, references, agreements
Certified National Tour Guide delivred by the University of Nice.
Licence N° 04/06/012P delivered by the French Minister of Tourisme and Culture.

Capacity of Transport, delivred by the Prefecture of Marseille.
Services
Tailor-made tours Car Boat Sailing boat Culture Unusual Festival Gastronomy Fair tourism Ecology Wild animals Marine animals Mountain Kayak / raft Speleo Canyoning Diving Snowboard 
Tailor-made tours, Car, Boat, Sailing boat, Culture, Unusual, Festival, Gastronomy, Fair tourism, Ecology, Wild animals, Marine animals, Mountain, Kayak / raft, Speleo, Canyoning, Diving, Snowboard
Contact
Contact - Get a quote
Web site : www.alcyon.mc
Address : Le Forum 28 boulevard Princesse Charlotte 98000 MONACO FRANCE
Phone : 0664382795
Mobile : 0680864362
Fax : 0037793105445
Tours

Guided tour #1: The painters on the French Riviera

Duration : 1 day
Level : easy Easy
The French Riviera was and still is today a favourite area for famous painters.

From Matisse and Chagall at Nice, to Renoir at Cagnes sur Mer , Picasso at Antibes, Vallauris and Mougins, and, without forgetting Fernand Leger at Biot and the Maeght Foundation at Saint Paul de Vence ,I have selected for you some of the sites and museums, where these artists have left their eternal prints and art work.

4h or 8h

Activities, services on this tour:
Tailor-made tours Car Culture Unusual
Tailor-made tours, Car, Culture, Unusual

Guided tour #2: The Grand Panoramic Tour

Duration : 1 day
Level : medium Medium
In one day, this tour shall invite you to discover the legendary highlights of the French Riviera from Monaco to Cannes.

PROGRAM

• Monaco : Ruled since more than 700 years by the Grimaldi family, let us tell you the fascinating story of a dynasty who has succeeded to turn the second smallest state on the earth into one of the most mythical venue.

• Nice : Admire the beauties of Nice, capital of the French Riviera such as the historical city center followed by the English Promenade then the Russian and English districts from the ''Belle Epoque'' period.

• Cannes : Pearl of the Riviera, famous around the world for its International film festival, its luxurious boutiques, its prestigious hotels and magical surroundings.

• Saint Paul de Vence : Homeland of the greatest artists of the past century, one of the most famous villages of France, where you will discover many artistic treasures.

• Eze : Between Nice and Monaco, a medieval eagle nest overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, offering one of the most breathtaking views of the French Riviera, a village to discover.

Duration : 8 hours

Activities, services on this tour:
Car Culture
Car, Culture

Guided tour #3: A day in Provence

Duration : 1 day
Level : easy Easy
The Art of living and the discovery of Provence shall be the theme of the day.

Provence is a land of rich historical and cultural traditions where colors and scents are united. The proposed itinerary shall take you to the discovery of some of the most beautiful villages of the Var , such as the breathtaking medieval villages of Fayence and Seillans, a stop at Grasse which is the historical capital of Eastern Provence and also a world capital of today's perfume industry. Along this delightful itinerary there you will have the opportunity of tasting some of the most exceptional wines of Provence.

Culinary specialities and the wines of provence shall delight your day.

PROGRAM

• Visit of Grasse.
• Visit of a local Grasse perfumery.
• Visit of Fayence.
• Visit of Seillans.
• Visit of ''Château Font du Broc'' wine cellar ( optional )

Activities, services on this tour:
Car Culture Gastronomy
Car, Culture, Gastronomy

Guided tour #4: Highlights of Monaco and Nice

Duration : 1 day
Level : easy Easy
Visit of the Principality of Monaco including the Palace square, the Cathedrale where Princess Grace got married in 1956 and where she is burried since Sept 1982, The Garden Saint Martin overlooking the Mediterranean, the Old Town, The race track of the Formule One Grand Prix, Monte Carlo with the Casino square, the Port and the Princesse Grace Avenue.

Visit of Nice including the ''Vieux Nice'' (Old District), the English Promenade, The Russian Orthodox Church, the Cimiez District with the Roman Arena and the Matisse Museum, the ''Belle Epoque'' architecture with the Regina, built for Queen Victoria, and the Mount Boron district where lives Sir Elton John.
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marketThe painters on the French Riviera marketThe Grand Panoramic Tour marketA day in Provence marketHighlights of Monaco and Nice
Review
Georgette TACHDJIAN - FRANCE  Review 2010-10-30 16:07 - 5
Faire connaître la région que l'on aime sans lasser
Réussir à interesser un groupe disparate par l'âge et les idées
A vec gentillesse et humour faire revivre le passé
N arrer sans fioritures les faits écoulés
C onjuguer anecdotes et simples réalités
K yrielle de connaissances sobrement démontrées.

B asiques souvenirs simplement retracés
A vec vos compétences nous avons progressé
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