Villefranche-sur-Mer
The old town
Explore colorful lanes at your own pace.
18 IDEAS · YOUR BIJOU GUIDE
Things to Do
in French Riviera
Colorful Villefranche streets, sheltered bay views and easy coastal discoveries. Make the Riviera a place to linger, not a checklist.
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Villefranche on foot
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The waterfront
Pause by the harbor for a leisurely meal.
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Rue Obscure
Discover the old town’s covered medieval street.
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Saint-Pierre chapel
See the chapel associated with Jean Cocteau.
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Plage des Marinières
Make a beach afternoon part of your stay.
History by the harbor
Villefranche-sur-Mer
Citadelle Saint-Elme
Explore the setting of the sixteenth-century citadel.
Coastal walks
Beaulieu to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Promenade Maurice Rouvier
Enjoy a coastal promenade between neighboring towns.
Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Beaulieu Belle Époque walk
Discover the town’s architectural character.
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Petite Afrique route
Choose a longer walking outing above the coast.
Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Chemin des Serres
Explore another local walking route.
Coastal area
Beaulieu to Villefranche walk
Plan a town-to-town walk and your return.
Villas & gardens
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Explore the villa’s collections and themed gardens.
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
A garden-and-tea afternoon
Leave time for the gardens and the villa’s tearoom.
A different kind of villa
Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Villa Kérylos
Discover a residence inspired by ancient Greek architecture.
More Riviera discoveries
Nice
A day in Nice
Build an outing around the city’s streets, food and coast.
Èze
Èze and its Exotic Garden
Explore a hilltop village on a separate excursion.
Côte d’Azur
A coastal train day
Choose a neighboring town and check the current timetable.
Nice
Cours Saleya market
Shop for picnic ingredients and find a place to linger.
PUT A DAY TOGETHER
Three ways to explore
Suggested plans to adapt to your dates, interests and pace.
Stay in Villefranche
Explore the old town and citadel, then spend the afternoon by the bay.
Villas and the coast
Choose Kérylos or Ephrussi, then allow time for a gentle coastal stroll.
A city day
Make Nice your main outing, with a relaxed meal before returning to Villefranche.
A LITTLE LOCAL PLANNING
Before you head out
Check current opening times, reservations and access before heading out.
Guide reviewed September 28, 2026.- Expect stairs and uneven lanes in old towns; check access for your group.
- Check train times and the final return service before a coastal outing.
- Bring water for coastal walks and confirm local trail access before setting out.
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