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.

⏱ Allow 40 min

From the ship

Terminal	One way	How
Tender landing: Gare Maritime, Port de la Santé, Villefranche	3 min	walk
Port of Nice (Port Lympia), small ships alongside	19 min	taxi or public transport

Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.

Nearby

Practical

Villefranche tourist office

Maps, bus and train advice, and opening hours for the Citadelle museums.

⏱ 10 min visit🚶 4 min walk from the tender pier

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

Practical

Villefranche-sur-Mer station

Regional trains to Nice-Ville (about 10 minutes) and Monaco (about 15 minutes). Buy tickets at the machines before boarding.

⏱ 10 min visit🚶 9 min walk from the tender pier

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