my Adventure Villefranche-sur-Mer (pirate treasure hunt)
A phone-based exploration game in which old pirate 'Barbe à Monocle' sends families through the village to fire the Citadel's cannon at rival fleets and claim the treasure.
Photo: Nice Côte d'Azur Tourist Office
What
To do
Where
Jardin François Binon
Address
Jardin François Binon, 06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer
Season and hours
Game collected online or at the tourist office bureau; 1 October 2026–31 March 2027 the bureau listing gives Monday–Saturday 09:00–12:00 and 13:00–17:00.
Checked on boutique.explorenicecotedazur.com, cotedazurfrance.fr, explorenicecotedazur.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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