Hours Ashore

4 things within 20 minutes of the ship in Nice & Villefranche

For short stops, hot days and anyone who'd rather not watch the clock. Times are from the tender pier.

1
Sights

Villefranche old village & Rue Obscure

Pastel houses, steep stepped lanes and a covered medieval street just above the tender quay.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 3 min walk from the tender pier

2
Sights

Citadelle Saint-Elme

A 16th-century fortress by the harbour that now houses the town hall, gardens and small art museums. The museums keep their own hours, so check locally.

⏱ 40 min visit🚶 3 min walk from the tender pier

3
Beaches & parks

Plage des Marinières

A long pebble beach curving round the bay, a short walk from the tender quay past the station.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 11 min walk from the tender pier

4
Sights

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

A pink Belle Époque villa with nine themed gardens on the Cap Ferrat isthmus. Usually open daily, with occasional closures for private events.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 20 min by bus or taxi from the tender pier