Villefranche-sur-Mer

Villefranche-sur-Mer is a small beach resort and residential town on the . The deep water harbour is home to Mediterranean cruise boats, whose tenders routinely disgorge several thousand passengers on organised trips to nearby Eze Village and Monaco.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and Nice-Riquier station.

Museum
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The , also called Villa Île-de-France, is a French seaside villa located at on the . Designed by the French architect Aaron Messiah, it was built between 1907 and 1912 by Baroness Béatrice de Rothschild.

Railway station
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Nice-Riquier is a train station on the line from to , situated in , in the department of in the region of , France.

Cave
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The is an archaeological site of prehistoric human occupation study, situated in the eastern suburbs of the French town of , overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Nice.

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is a commune in the département of . Its tranquility and warm climate make it a favourite holiday destination among the European aristocracy and international rich who visit the French Riviera.

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is a large city in on the . It's a popular destination for vacationers young and old, with something to offer nearly everyone.

Villefranche-sur-Mer

Latitude
43.7042° or 43° 42′ 15″ north
Longitude
7.3117° or 7° 18′ 42″ east
Population
5,100
Elevation
26 metres (85 feet)
Open location code
8FM9P836+MM
Geo­Names ID
6425698
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In Other Languages

From French to Occitan—“Villefranche-sur-Mer” goes by many names.

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Villefranche-sur-Mer railway station and Rade de Villefranche.

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