One of the deepest natural harbours in the Mediterranean, a vast amphitheatre of blue water surrounded by wooded hills and the colourful Baroque old town.

A 14th-century fishermen's chapel on the quayside, decorated floor-to-ceiling by Jean Cocteau in 1957 with scenes from the life of Saint Peter.

A Villefranche institution since 1938, set directly on the quayside with tables looking out over the anchorage. Bouillabaisse and the finest local fish.

Villefranche's main beach, a crescent of pebbles and sand at the foot of the old town with calm, protected water. Less crowded than the major resorts.

A grand 16th-century fortress guarding the entrance to Villefranche's harbour, now housing the town's cultural centre and museums. Ramparts offer views across the entire rade.

A sheltered cove tucked into the darse (inner harbour) of Villefranche, accessible by tender. Calm and clear water, ideal as a base for exploring on foot.