Beaches & parks
Plage des Marinières
A long pebble beach curving round the bay, a short walk from the tender quay past the station.
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.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Tender landing: Gare Maritime, Port de la Santé, Villefranche | 20 min | bus or taxi |
| Port of Nice (Port Lympia), small ships alongside | 20 min | bus or taxi |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
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.
Sights
Villefranche old village & Rue Obscure
Pastel houses, steep stepped lanes and a covered medieval street just above the tender quay.