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
Carnival
Flower Parade on the sea
lundi 16 février
Monday, 16 February 2026.
11 a.m.: Folk groups parade through Octroi.
1.30 p.m.: Carnival parade along the quays.
2 p.m.: Launch of the FLOWERY NAVAL BATTLE at Port de la Santé and entertainment by carnival groups afterwards.
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.
