Epok'Tour - Confessions d'un Bourreau, the old Nice of 1804

What's in store for you
🏛 A dive into Old Nice in the early 19th century
🎭 A guide like no other: the city's official executioner, in period costume
🕵️‍♂️ Secrets of justice, historical anecdotes and a good dose of black humor
👻 A stroll through narrow streets, ghosts of the past and local traditions
👨‍👩‍👧 An original tour for adults and children aged 10 and over

General Info
📅 Dates: several Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays available - choose your slot when booking
🕒 Time: according to selected day (e.g. 9:30, 17:00 or 10:30)
📍 Meeting point: 5 rue de l'ancien sénat, Nice
⏳ Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
👤 Minimum age : 10 years

Description
Get ready for a historical tour like no other in the narrow streets of Old Nice. Your guide : Joseph-François Desmorest, official town executioner in 1804. With a mix of juicy tales, black humor and scares, he'll tell you all about the justice system of yesteryear, the gossip of the town and daily life in a time when Nice wasn't yet French. Dressed in period costume, this colorful character takes you on an immersive, funny and sometimes grating stroll to discover the hidden secrets of the city's most emblematic district. A perfect outing for history buffs, those curious about local legends or simply fans of unusual outings.