Alpes-Maritimes
Arrondissement of Nice
Villefranche-sur-Mer

Observatoire Oceanologique de Villefranche

The Observatoire Oceanologique de Villefranche is a satellite campus of Sorbonne University in on the , France. It houses two research/teaching laboratories co-administered by Sorbonne University and the CNRS.
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  • Type: University
  • Description: field campus of the Université Paris 6 in Villefranche-sur-Mer on the Côte d’Azur, France
  • Also known as: “Observatoire Océanologique”, “Oceanological Observatory of Villefranche-sur-Mer”, and “UMS-OOV”
  • Address: Chemin du Lazaret, Villefranche-sur-Mer, 06230

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Grotte du Lazaret and Saint Peter’s Chapel.

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. is situated 1¼ km southwest of Observatoire Oceanologique de Villefranche.

Church
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is a church, which is situated 1 km northeast of Observatoire Oceanologique de Villefranche.

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. is situated 1½ km east of Observatoire Oceanologique de Villefranche.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Beaulieu-sur-Mer.

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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.

Village
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, commonly referred to simply as Beaulieu, is a seaside commune on the between and the . Located in the department in the region, it borders the communes of and , not far from to the northeast. is situated 2½ km northeast of Observatoire Oceanologique de Villefranche.

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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.

Observatoire Oceanologique de Villefranche

Latitude
43.69635° or 43° 41′ 47″ north
Longitude
7.30679° or 7° 18′ 24″ east
Height
5 metres (16 feet)
Operator
Sorbonne University
Open location code
8FM9M8W4+GP
Open­Street­Map ID
way 63312961
Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Wiki­data ID
Q3348478
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In Other Languages

From French to Russian—“Observatoire Oceanologique de Villefranche” goes by many names.

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