Villefranche sur Mer Cruise
Idling in the 16th century citadel
You can enjoy a shore excursion here while your MSC cruise ship lies at anchor in its beautiful bay: the old town, with its fishing boats, sixteenth-century citadel and the covered medieval rue Obscure running beneath the houses, is a charming place to while away an afternoon. Villefranche’s tiny harbour is overlooked by the medieval Chapelle de St-Pierre, decorated by Jean Cocteau in 1957 in shades he described as “ghosts of colours”.
The drawings portray scenes from the life of St Peter and homages to the women of Villefranche and the gypsies. The chapel is used just once a year, on June 29, when fishermen celebrate the feast day of St Peter and St Paul with a Mass.
MSC Mediterranean cruises also offer excursions to Nice, a city with mementos from its time as a Roman regional capital, and earlier still, when it was founded by the Greeks. The old town’s real magnet is cours Saleya and the adjacent place Pierre-Gautier and place Charles-Félix. These wide-open, sunlit spaces – fringed with grandiloquent municipal
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
At this port, the ship may anchor offshore, requiring Guests to use a tender boat (a smaller vessel) to reach the shore. Please be aware that the tender may not be suitable for individuals with disabilities, reduced mobility, or balance issues. Ensuring the safety of our guests is our top priority, so it is crucial that guests can safely use the tender. For further details, please refer to our Terms & Conditions (Section 7).
Cruises from / to Villefranche sur Mer (Montecarlo) in 2024
Excursions & Activities Villefranche sur Mer (Montecarlo)
TRAVEL TO THE Villefranche sur Mer (Montecarlo) CRUISE TERMINAL
Port de Nice
Quai Amiral Infernet, 06300 Nice, France
NB: Emabarking and Disembarking Operations (including baggage drop-off) take place in Nice.
The main train station, Nice-Ville, is located less than 3 km from the port, 15/20-minute ride by taxi. You can as well request an offer of MSC Transfer service through MSC Call Center or your travel agent.
NB: Emabarking and Disembarking Operations (including baggage drop-off) take place in Nice.
Port de Nice
Quai Amiral Infernet, 06300 Nice, France.
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is located around 12 km far from the port. You can request an offer of MSC Transfer service through MSC Call Center or your travel agent.
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NB: Emabarking and Disembarking Operations (including baggage drop-off) take place in Nice.
Port de Nice
Quai Amiral Infernet, 06300 Nice, France.