Location Yacht Villefranche-Sur-Mer

Strikingly beautiful, the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer rests on the last foothills of the Alps and stretches for about 3 kilometers between the Cap de Nice and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. At the foot of the mountains, it is easily recognized by its fortified citadel visited by thousands of tourists each year, its incredible port of La Darse and its pretty colorful houses, which with their charm perfectly marry the seaside and its turquoise waters. Its remarkable architecture is steeped in history and the charm of its small pointed port and its beautiful sandy beaches make Villefranche an essential stopover for your yacht charter sur la french riviera in the Mediterranean.

Come ashore in this fishing village of Villefranche-sur-Mer and walk to the unmissable Citadel of Saint Elme from the 16th century and its Volti Museum for a historical visit. Stroll around the port of La Darse and the surrounding colorful streets to discover famous bars and restaurants such as « la Mère Germaine » or« Le Dry », and reach magnificent gravel or sandy beaches such as the beach of Marinières, a beautiful gravel beach extends over more than 700 meters, the beach of Ange Gardien, a sandy beach accessible by a small path, or the beach of Grasseuil, a small intimate beach located at the entrance of Cap Ferrat.

It is no coincidence that the Villefranche-sur-Mer stopover has been voted « best destination in the Western Mediterranean » 4 times by cruise passengers and yachtsmen. It is of course the beauty of the bay that is the main reason, but also the charm of its marina and the activities that revolve around it.
Organizing a charter yacht rental around Villefranche means first enjoying the calm of the Port Royal de la Darse and the comfort of your private yacht. The Port Royal de la Darse was built in the 16th century and has been listed as a historical monument since 1991. Renovated in the 18th century with the aim of gaining the status of "Port Royal", it still has some visible historical elements: its lighthouse, a dry dock from 1730, an old forge from 1725, a square tower remaining from a former Lazaretto with 11 sheds, or even a famous rope factory from 1772 now housing the institute of the sea. Ideally located in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Mer , at the foot of the citadel and its old town with warm and welcoming colors, the port of La Darse asserts itself as an essential gateway for fishermen, navigators, cruise passengers, yachtsmen into the Mediterranean sea.

Not far away you will also have the possibility to visit Port de la Santé , which will seduce you with its small fishing boats called "pointus". Enjoy the Mediterranean charm!

As a worldknown seaside resort and freediving-site (hosting open water freediving championship stages), the bay of Villefranche is also a privileged place for your nautical activities in the Mediterranean Sea. In addition to your private yacht expedition, you can discover diving, paddle and kayak clubs that welcome you not far from the port. You have everything not far from your yacht to spend pleasant moments of sport and discovery!

Let us know all your desires and entrust us with the realization of your project from A to Z, to live an incredible moment in the heart of the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer . We guarantee a tailor-made service for your yacht charter and offer you a program adapted to all your desires. Do you want to go out to sea from Villefranche? Disembarking by yacht in its incredible marina? Sleep aboard a luxury yacht at any time of the summer season and organize a stopover in this fabulous place? Don't wait any longer call on our Dream Yachting team for the rental of your luxury yacht and the organization of your yacht rental on the French Riviera..