Rich in nature and beauty…

Harmonious alliance of sea and history…

From the moment of your arrival, be it by corniche road, by sea or by train, the renowned Côte d'Azur town of Villefranche-sur-Mer offers an awe-inspiring panorama.

The dazzling town of Villefranche with its port and 16th century citadel, at the foot of a vast rocky amphitheatre and with the majestic sweep of its shoreline, has retained many traces of its origins that, with the constant variety of its colours, have made it the town of painters and artists.

As a maritime town in a privileged location, it has become one of the principal tourist ports of the Côte d'Azur , stop-over point for many cruise ships, but it is still the picturesque and ever-changing fishing port, also shelter of a flotilla of small pleasure-craft.

The charm of Villefranche is also due to the mildness of its climate, the environmental aspect that gives rise to the exuberance and spectacular display of its remarkable vegetation.

Lastly, Villefranche-sur-mer is fortunate to have a varied gastronomy which combinates local cooking and fresh fish from the Mediterranean sea

To visit :

The Citadel from the 16 th century

The 4 museums of the Citadel

The “Rue Obscure “ ( Covered street ) from the 14 th century

The St Michel's Church in a baroque style (18th century)

The Darse Royal Port

Guided visits of the Old town and the Citadel

Every Friday - 10.00 am