What's Old Town like?
Visitors really like Old Town, especially its museums, waterfront and beach access. You might want to seek out the casinos and historical sites while you’re in the neighbourhood. Take time to see places such as Baie des Anges and Place de la Paix while you're here. There's plenty more to see, including Chapelle de St-Pierre and Les Musées de La Citadelle.
How to get to Old Town
Flying to:
- Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur), 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Old Town
Things to see and do in and around Old Town
What to see in Old Town
- Baie des Anges
- Place de la Paix
- Chapelle de St-Pierre
- Saint-Elme Citadel
Things to do near Old Town:
- Les Musées de La Citadelle (0.1 mi/0.1 km away)
- Promenade des Anglais (2.2 mi/3.6 km away)
- Beaulieu-sur-Mer Casino (1 mi/1.6 km away)
- Villa Ephrussi (1 mi/1.6 km away)
- Villa Kerylos (1.2 mi/1.9 km away)
When is the best time to visit Villefranche-sur-Mer?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 22°C)
- Coldest months: February, January, December, March (average 9°C)
- Rainiest months: November, October, December, April (average 125 mm of rainfall)