Description : The resort and surrounding area
The resort
Villefranche combines all the charm of Provence and the prestige of the Riviera. Nestling at the heart of one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world, the town has retained its picturesque charm: its citadel, winding narrow streets, mediaeval district and the Cocteau chapel are just some of the sights well worth a visit.
Boat excursions possible from Villefranche.
The surrounding area
Various trips to the many tourist attractions on the coast and in the hinterland: Eze (10 km away; a mediaeval town built on a hilltop, overlooking the sea), Beaulieu (2 km away; a remarkable site where the sea meets the mountains), La Turbie (13.5 km away, with magnificent views over the Principality of Monaco), St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (3 km) and its museums, Monte Carlo and the Principality of Monaco
(14 km), the Mercantour Nature Park, with its deep valleys and beautiful landscapes rich in plants and wildlife.
Walks (3 km tour of Cap Ferrat), the coastal path from Cap-d'Ail to Monaco.
Resort leisure
- Water sports: Sea Club at Port de la Darse (3 km away).
- Diving: Diving Club (3 km away).
- Tennis: 4 paying public tennis courts, floodlit at night, 2.5 km from the residence. Courses available.
- Golf: Monte-Carlo Golf Club at La Turbie: 18 holes (13.5 km away), Cannes Mougins Golf
- Country Club in Mougins: 18 holes (35 km away).
- Thalassotherapy:Thermes Marins in Monte Carlo (13 km away).
- Horse-riding: Crazy Horse Club riding centre in Nice (8 km away).
Events
February: “Combat Naval Fleuri” (procession of flower-strewn boats) on the eve of Mardi Gras, Menton Lemon Festival, Nice Carnival.
Shops
Shops and services are 50 m away
Wegolo low cost flights
