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Promenade des Anglais
Nice's iconic palm-lined seafront boulevard stretching along the sweeping curve of the Baie des Anges.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
Villefranche-sur-Mer works well as a base: 7km from Grande Corniche.
Villefranche-sur-Mer is a town located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. With a population of 7,105, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Villefranche-sur-Mer sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Villefranche-sur-Mer to your route.
Villefranche-sur-Mer (US: ; French: [vilfʁɑ̃ʃ syʁ mɛʁ]; Occitan: Vilafranca de Mar [ˌvilɔˈfʀaŋkɔ de ˈmaʀ]; Italian: Villafranca Marittima [ˌvillaˈfraŋka maˈrittima]) is a seaside resort town in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region on the French Riviera. It is located just east ofRead more
Nice and southwest of the Principality of Monaco, which is west of the French-Italian border. Its name translates into "Free City on Sea" in Old French.
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Villefranche-sur-Mer is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.7039 latitude, 7.3109 longitude.
Villefranche-sur-Mer has a population of approximately 7,105 people, making it a town in France.
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Nice's iconic palm-lined seafront boulevard stretching along the sweeping curve of the Baie des Anges.
4 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
5 km · about 10 min drive
coastal drive
The highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
7 km · about 15 min drive
racetrack
The most glamorous F1 street circuit through the streets of Monte Carlo
9 km · about 20 min drive
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The glamorous sovereign city-state on the Riviera, home to the famous Casino de Monte-Carlo and the Grand Prix circuit.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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A charming walled coastal town with a Picasso museum, vibrant Provencal market, and yacht-filled Port Vauban.
20 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
A popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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The glamorous seaside boulevard famous for the Cannes Film Festival and its luxurious beachfront setting.
29 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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