The Cote D'Azur is dotted with some of the most beautiful towns and villages by the sea, and Villefranche-Sur-Mer, between Nice and Beaulieu, is one of those picture-postcard perfect places. It has a lovely harbour, which is deep enough for cruiseships, forts and citadels with sweeping views, as well as a stunning old town to wander through including the famous covered street Rue Obscure...
Every winding alley, cobbled street, vista with churches, imposing facades, shutters, and lanterns is a photographer's paradise. There are markets with attractive, fresh produce...
plus the town also has a strong base for art and culture, with many artists choosing to reside here because of the light, colour, and inspiration. At the citadel, there is a selection of four museums and galleries to visit, including the Volti museum which displays local sculptor's voluptuous female forms.....
Look at these expressive faces from the History Museum - photographs from times gone by...
Artist and writer Jean Cocteau lived and worked on the Riviera (a museum dedicated to all his works is at Menton along the coast) and in Villefranche he decorated both the exterior and interior of 13th century St Peter's Chapel. The interior murals are whimsical and delicate depictions of different scenes from the life of St Peter....
Villefranche is easily accessible - by bus or train from Nice. Enjoy your visit!
