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If you are only going to Villefranche-sur-Mer for the beaches, it might be a bit of a shame, because the town itself has a lot to offer too. However, no-one will blame you, because after all, the beaches are why most tourists come to Villefranche. The enchanting bay of Villefranche and the magnificent panoramas are […]
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As you walk from the Villefranche-sur-Mer train station towards Old Town, you cannot miss the large stone fortress, the Citadel of Saint-Elme, on your left. The Citadel is located on the waterfront in Villefranche and was built to defend the harbour, and also the city of Nice from the east. The reason for building the […]
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As you drive into Villefranche-sur-Mer, you will notice the beautiful hills rising from the coast towards the inland. Almost the entire length of these hills are covered with luxury houses and villas overlooking the sea. You must think how wonderful it must be to live in one of these villas. The town of Villefranche-sur-Mer is […]
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The town of Villefranche-sur-Mer offers plenty of water fun. There are three beaches in the town. The biggest one, Plage des Marinières is approximately one kilometre long with great accessibility from both cars and train. At the same time, the entrance to the sea is gradual, so you don’t have to worry about your children. […]
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Almost every town in France hosts a regular weekly market, and Villefranche-sur-Mer is no exception. Moreover, the markets in this town are among the most varied on the Côte d’Azur. Probably the most popular of the many markets held regularly in the town is the Provençal Market. It’s held every Saturday and Wednesday on the […]
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Right next to the harbour is the beautiful Chapelle Saint-Pierre de Villefranche-sur-Mer, dedicated to Saint Peter, the patron saint of fishermen. The chapel has been completely renovated, but the original chapel probably dates to the second half of the 16th century. Over time, in addition to religious purposes, the chapel began to be used as […]
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The harbour, the Darse de Villefranche-sur-Mer, is probably the first thing you’ll notice about the town, even when you’re still sitting on the train and looking out the window. When you walk down the stairs from the Villefranche-sur-Mer train station and head towards the Old Town, it will be on your left. You will be […]
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As you wander the streets of the old town of Villefranche-sur-Mer, you are sure to come across Église Saint-Michel. The first mention of a church in the town dates back to the early 13th century. In the 18th century, the church was then rebuilt at the instigation of the town council, as the original medieval […]
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Villefranche-sur-Mer is not a big town, but it will certainly enchant you with its magical atmosphere and picturesque views. Located just a short distance from Nice, you can be there in less than 10 minutes by train. It is situated on the coast, where on one side you have a view of the beautiful azure […]
