Your private chauffeur
in Villefranche-sur-Mer

The bay

The Bay of Villefranche reaches 95 metres deep at its entrance, and large ships anchor here, sheltered from the east winds. Fishing boats are moored at the Port de la Santé. La Darse, the former arsenal, shelters sailing boats and a yard for traditional vessels. For a swim, there is Marinières beach, at the far end of the bay.

Cocteau and the old town

Beside the fishing port, Jean Cocteau decorated the Chapelle Saint-Pierre in 1956 and 1957, inside and out. The frescoes tell of the sea and the life of Saint Peter. In the old town, the Rue Obscure, a covered street from 1260, runs along the first rampart for 130 metres. Further on, the 16th-century Citadelle Saint-Elme houses the town hall and museums.

Getting here and away

From Nice Airport, the road crosses Nice and then follows the Basse Corniche. Allow about 30 minutes, and the price stays fixed, from €110. When the city is busy, we often take the Moyenne Corniche, above the bay. Èze is just a quarter of an hour away on this same road.

Port calls and villas

Passengers come ashore by tender at the Port de la Santé, and your driver waits for you at the quay exit. Give us the name of the ship and your all-aboard time when you book. With a chauffeur at your disposal, you keep the same driver throughout your stopover, up to your return to the port. We also regularly drive clients to villas in the hills above Villefranche.

A day in Villefranche

From the chapel, climb the lanes above the port and continue your visit along the Rue Obscure. After lunch on the quay, walk to Marinières beach or visit the citadel. Late in the afternoon, the coastal tour with a chauffeur takes you to Èze or the Rock of Monaco, and you come back whenever you like.