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
Sport
Mounta Cala Trail
samedi 20 décembre
Saturday, 20 December 2025, starting at 5 p.m.
Subject to favourable weather conditions.
5 km walk, 10 km run (€20/adult) through the illuminated streets of Villefranche, free run for children,
With food stands and a DJ party open to all!
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.
