Villefranche-sur-Mer

Visit Villefranche-sur-Mer with the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau

A maritime town on a privileged site, Villefranche-sur-Mer is one of the main ports on the Côte d’Azur, a major stopover for cruise ships.

This picturesque little fishing port is also home to a flotilla of yachts and pointus (traditional fishing boats). With the majestic curve of its shoreline, its 16th-century Citadel and colourful façades, Villefranche-sur-Mer also became a favourite venue for painters and artists.

Upcoming event

Exhibition

Exhibition by Emilija Škarnulytė

samedi 16 novembre

From 16/11/2024 to 26/01/2025, daily between 10 am and 5 pm.
Closed on public holidays.

Visual artist and videographer, exploring the metaphorical link between sky and sea.

En savoir plus

 

Sights :

  • The harbour
  • The 16th-century citadel and the Volti and Goetz-Boumeester museums
  • The port and its colourful facades
  • The Port Royal de la Darse
  • The Saint Pierre chapel decorated by Jean Cocteau
  • Saint Michel church
  • The old town and Rue Obscure.