{"id":4590,"date":"2010-05-04T13:54:50","date_gmt":"2010-05-04T17:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=4590"},"modified":"2012-12-27T11:34:44","modified_gmt":"2012-12-27T15:34:44","slug":"villefranche-sur-mer-%e2%80%93-close-to-everything-on-the-french-riviera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2010\/05\/04\/villefranche-sur-mer-%e2%80%93-close-to-everything-on-the-french-riviera\/","title":{"rendered":"Villefranche-sur-Mer \u2013 close to everything on the French Riviera !"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ve ever taken the train from Nice to Monte Carlo, you may have noticed several stops along the way.\u00a0 Most people don\u2019t get off at these little towns as they\u2019re on their way to more well-known cities, but New York Habitat knows better!<\/p>\n

Spend a unique and memorable vacation on the French Riviera\u00a0and explore Villefranche-sur-Mer<\/a>, a little town along the Azure Coast six miles east of Nice.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Founded in the late 13th century by Charles d\u2019Anjou, Villefranche-sur-Mer has kept its medieval charm with its unique Mediterranean architecture, impressive citadel and its steep winding streets.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay at NY Habitat\u2019s 2 Bedroom Vacation Rental in Villefranche sur Mer, French Riviera (PR-438)<\/a> and enjoy a view of the town and the sea from master bedroom\u2019s terrace.\u00a0 Or consider one of our French Riviera vacation rentals<\/a> in a nearby town. In town, make sure to check out the Proven\u00e7al Market<\/strong> every Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm at the Jardin Fran\u00e7ois Binon.\u00a0 Here you\u2019ll come across the freshest locally grown vegetables (perfect for a tasty homemade ratatouille!), fruit, fish, flowers, meat, and great gifts like proven\u00e7al tablecloths and locally pressed olive oil and prepared olives.\u00a0 This is a great place to take colorful photos and see the proven\u00e7al culture come to life. On Sundays, come browse the March\u00e9 \u00e0 la Brocante where professional \u201cbrocanteurs\u201d set up an open-air market at La Place Am\u00e9lie Pollonnais (Port de la Sant\u00e9) and in the Jardin Fran\u00e7ois Binon.<\/p>\n

After the jaunt at the market, why not hit the beaches<\/strong>?\u00a0 Along with swimming and playing in the waves, you can take one of many cruise ships from Villefranche-sur-Mer and travel easily between highly visited cities along the coast such as St. Tropez, Cannes, Nice, and Monte Carlo.\u00a0 Avoid traffic and stuffy trains by boating between cities for a relaxing and affordable ride.<\/p>\n

Villefranche-sur-Mer also houses lots of fine restaurants<\/strong> where you can reward your palette with some local delicacies.\u00a0 Try the Proven\u00e7al specialty, Bouillabaisse, a traditional fish stew made with fresh catches and local herbs and spices.\u00a0 If you\u2019re not much of a seafood lover, try the \u201cfarci\u201d: zucchini, tomatoes and bell peppers stuffed with other vegetables and seasoned meats laid upon a bed of rice.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to check out the stunning paintings and architecture at the Goetz-Bourne museum<\/strong> filling 5 grand arched alcoves in a newly restored building formerly used as barracks. Browse original works by Christine Boumeester and Henry Goetz, as well as original works of Picasso, Picabia, Miro and Hartung.<\/p>\n

Traveling is all about discovering new lands, new cultures, and exposing yourself to a variety of art and activities.\u00a0 Enjoy the sun in the south of France and the relaxed culture of the Provence in Villefranche-sur-Mer<\/strong>.\u00a0 If you\u2019ve ever been, share your experiences and let us know what you loved!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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