Discover the Côte d’Azur
Le Vauban, 3-star hotel in Villefranche-sur-Mer, is ideally located for exploring the wonders of the Côte d'Azur. Your accommodation is located less than a quarter of an hour from Nice city center and the Promenade des Anglais.
The region is very well served by public transport, both for a walk in Monaco and in the hinterland.
Take advantage of your stay to go to Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, a peninsula home to some gems not to be missed. Also treat yourself to an excursion to the principality of Monaco, and a visit to its famous oceanographic museum.
The Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula
Right next to Villefranche-sur-Mer, the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula is a real gem of the Mediterranean coast. The landscapes it offers are breathtaking, its beaches heavenly. To not miss anything, a tour of the peninsula by hiking is ideal. Also discover the sumptuous residences of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, starting with the luxurious villa Ephrussi-de-Rothschild, its masterpieces, its gardens... A tour of the peninsula by boat, departing from the port of Villefranche-sur-Mer, is also a pleasant idea for an outing!
Nice and its old town
By residing in Villefranche-sur-Mer, you will be in the immediate vicinity of Nice, capital of the Alpes-Maritimes, famous for its Promenade des Anglais, one of the avenues the most famous in the world, its luxury boutiques, but also for its old town. Old Nice is the very heart of the city. Living day and night, the neighborhood is full of boutiques, cafes, restaurants and nightlife establishments popular with tourists and locals alike. Nice. It is also a place of culture and architecture... Old Nice is a must for your stay on the Côte d'Azur.
The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
Less than 30 minutes by car from your charming hotel in Villefranche-sur-Mer, the principality of Monaco, its casinos, its yachts and luxury cars , his princely palace. A landmark of the international jet set, Le Rocher is also home to the Albert I Foundation oceanographic institute, launched at the beginning of the 20th century and since then pursuing the motto “to know, love and protect”. The oceanographic museum notably offers remarkable aquariums with Mediterranean and tropical species, and a space dedicated to sea turtles.
Transportation
Villefranche vous propose la location de vélos électriques, une gare sncf, trainline, qui vous amènera sur Monaco, Nice ou si vous préférez, le bus.
location vélo la gare
BUS 15 nice /saint jean cap ferrat
607 nice / monaco
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