Villefranche-sur-Mer Travel Guide

 martineuzan Says:  Sometimes the spots, stops are not great but that of Villefranche sur mer is gorgeous. The bay is well sheltered from the wind, the view of the village and the castle is beautiful.The best is to be discovered by going to the Principality of Monaco by ledges in my opinion the... 

 sammyk Says:  We were on a cruise 2 years ago and went to Eze. Our original plan was to take the train to Eze. It only goes so far and then you have to walk or find some other way of getting up to Eze ( the old fort ). We decided it did't look all that far to walk it from the train... 

 Flying.Scotsman Says:  As well as the many narrow streets there is the more open harbour area. Here are a number of hotels and restarants from which you have a view of the harbour. As this is one of the deepest harbours on this coast there are many large yachts and cruise liners. 

 Flying.Scotsman Says:  Again, the main attraction is exploring the maize of narrow streets, stairs, squares and covered streets. The covered streets in Villefranche are famous, and were used as shelters during the war. The most famous and most hidden is La Rue Obscure. With a few openings for... 

 MM212 Says:  The next town east of Villefranche-sur-Mer, Sain-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is only 15 minutes away by car. It is located on a beautiful peninsula, Cap Ferrat, with scenic views of the Mediterranean and the mountains behind. Since the 19th century, the strategic location and relative... 

 MM212 Says:  The old town of Villefranche is the area huddled around the port. Its ancient pastel-coloured buildings, narrow hilly streets and archways are typical of Provence. Many of the pedestrianised zones are lined with shops selling souvenirs and artisanal products, while the... 

 MM212 Says:  On one side is Villefranche-sur-Mer and Cap de Nice, and on the other is Cap Ferrat, with the Alps and the Mediterranean as opposite backdrops, the harbour of Villefranche-sur-Mer is considered one of the most scenic on the French Riviera. It is also the deepest natural... 

 Henry68 Says:  I loved the decor, the ambiance, the location (a jump from the Mediterranean), the service, the owner, the wine list, the menu, the story behing this place Fish soup and the thai salad...Their Rosé is perfect 

 SWFC_Fan Says:  My girlfriend and I visited Carpaccio one afternoon while visiting Villefranche-sur-Mer from Nice in May 2009.The restaurant offers a wide menu of food, but we were there only for a refreshing drink and a quick snack. There are two parts to Carpaccio; a restaurant side and a... 

 Elainehead Says:  From Gare SNCF (main train station) in Nice, you can take a TER (regional train) to Villefranche-sur-mer. Total travel time: Between 7 to 36 minutes.Train schedule:http://www.ter-sncf.com/english/index.asp?regID=21Train prices:www.voyages-sncf.com 

 SWFC_Fan Says:  We visited Villefranche-sur-Mer by local bus during our visit to Nice in May 2009.The following details were correct as at that time:Bus # 100 travels frequently throughout the day from Nice to Villfranche-sur-Mer. From Villefranche-sur-Mer, the bus then carries on to... 

 Flying.Scotsman Says:  In May 2009 we purchased 2 reurn train tickets to Villefranche for a total cost of 6€. The bus would have been 4€. The train was a 12 minute journey as opposed to the seeminly endless bus trip through traffic. The only better way would be by foot or bicycle around the coast,... 

 NiceLife Says:  On one of the final bends approaching Villefranche, on the Boulevard Princess Grace, is a memorial to the actress Grace Kelly, fairy-tale wife of His Serene Highness Prince Rainier of Monaco. Grace met her untimely end in 1982 as her car left the road on the upper corniche...