landmark
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
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Villefranche-sur-Mer
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France · Europe
About Villefranche-sur-Mer
Villefranche-sur-Mer works well as a base: 8km from Grande Corniche (D2564).
Villefranche-sur-Mer is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with about 7,100 people. You drive on the right here.
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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What is there to see near Villefranche-sur-Mer?
Within an hour or so of Villefranche-sur-Mer: Promenade des Anglais (4 km), Eze Village (5 km), Grande Corniche (7 km), Grande Corniche (D2564) (8 km).
Are there any good drives near Villefranche-sur-Mer?
The nearest famous roads are Grande Corniche, Col de Vence and Col de Turini.
Where is Villefranche-sur-Mer?
Villefranche-sur-Mer is in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,105
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.7039, 7.3109
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Essential numbers in France
Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Villefranche-sur-Mer
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Eze Village
A medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
5 km · about 10 min drive
coastal drive
Grande Corniche
The highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
7 km · about 15 min drive
famous road
Grande Corniche (D2564)
Napoleon's high road above Monaco past La Turbie, the highest of the three Riviera corniches and the best for views.
8 km · about 15 min drive
racetrack
Circuit de Monaco
The most glamorous F1 street circuit through the streets of Monte Carlo
9 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Monaco & Monte Carlo
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
landmark
Antibes Old Town
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
Col de Vence
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
Driving roads near Villefranche-sur-Mer
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereEze VillageA medieval eagle's-nest village perched 427 meters above the Mediterranean with breathtaking coastal panoramas.
- Right hereGrande CornicheThe highest of three dramatic cliff roads above the French Riviera between Nice and Monaco with Mediterranean panoramas.
- Right hereGrande Corniche (D2564)Napoleon's high road above Monaco past La Turbie, the highest of the three Riviera corniches and the best for views.
- 20 kmCol de VenceA popular road above the French Riviera offering twisting climbs through Provençal landscapes with views stretching from the Alps to the Mediterranean Sea.
- 31 kmCol de TuriniFamous rally stage in the French Alps, star of Monte Carlo Rally
- 31 kmCol de Turini ViewpointA legendary rally stage in the Maritime Alps with sweeping views down to the Cote d'Azur from 1,607 metres.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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