Villefrance and Provence???

[Mr. Baloo]

After 3 long days of touring Italy, we will be ready for some down time...

 

What do these ports offer in the way of beaches or places to just chill out and enjoy the coast?

 

I am thinking I would like to visit Monte Carlo, but other than that, I have no idea what to do in these ports.

 

Thanks!

[dorakk]

Here are some basic info:

- Eze is less than 3 miles from Villefranche

- Nice is only approx. 6 miles away (easily accessible by train).

- Monaco/Monte Carlo approx. 10 miles away (again, easily accessible by train)

Train (5€ Return, 15 minutes):

Station is five minutes’ walk from the tender

Schedule: http://www.ter-sncf.com/paca/

Track: The train to Monte Carlo is on the track closest to the station. Train to Nice / Cannes are on the opposite side of the station (closer to the ocean).

Bus (prepare small coins):

VF’s Bus station at the top of the hill in town

Schedule: http://www.eze-riviera.com/emotions/deplacement/ang/bus.htm

Stop: The stop in Villefranche is Octroi

Transfer: When you pay, on the bus you receive a card which you have to validate in the yellow box. On your transfer to 83 bus you insert this card into the yellow box and which will indicate approved fare

Eze - a small ancient town that is definitely worthwhile to visit.)

Nice - The most famous market of Nice is the flower market and main market on the Cours Saleya in the old town.

Monaco - Main attractions are the casino and palace

What we did last Oct was spent the morning in Monaco, then spent the afternoon in Nice.

Just make sure you check the train / bus schedule prior. We were there on a Sunday, trains were very infrequent and some bus routes are not operating on Sunday.

[dlhoward]

We will be docking in Villefranche at the end of August. I have 2 daughters (ages 26 & 17) going with me. At first I wanted to go to Monaco but was told the castle doesn't look like a castle, the food isn't as good and it is expensive. Many told me to go to Eze and Nice. Sounds like you have been to all. Is this what you would recommend? After Pompeii and Rome I'm not looking for an 8 hour private tour. What would you suggest? A bus or scooters, or something else? I didn't see Villefranche to Eze on that bus page. Does the bus go from Villefranche to Eze?

[HeinBloed]

Here is the schedule

 

Nice - Villefranche - Eze-Bord de Mer (at the Seaside) - Monte Carlo

 

http://www.rca.tm.fr/ftp/lignes/100%20FINALE.pdf

 

 

The Casino in Monte Carlo...

 

Nice - Eze-Village (the nice one on the mountain / 2 different companies)

 

http://www.rca.tm.fr/ftp/lignes/Web112.pdf

http://www.lignedazur.com/ftp/lignes/ligne%2082%20(au%2004%2005%2009).pdf

 

 

Eze-Village

 

 

Eze-Village - Eze-Bord de Mer

 

http://www.lignedazur.com/ftp/lignes/ligne%2083%20(au%2025%2002%2008)%20OK.pdf

 

By the way: I love Villefranche-sur-mer:

 

 

And you see: there is a beach.

 

Regards,

HeinBloed

[gmabcd]

Beautiful pictures!!!!

[Cruise Junky]

Here is the schedule

 

Nice - Villefranche - Eze-Bord de Mer (at the Seaside) - Monte Carlo

 

http://www.rca.tm.fr/ftp/lignes/100%20FINALE.pdf

 

 

The Casino in Monte Carlo...

 

Nice - Eze-Village (the nice one on the mountain / 2 different companies)

 

http://www.rca.tm.fr/ftp/lignes/Web112.pdf

http://www.lignedazur.com/ftp/lignes/ligne%2082%20(au%2004%2005%2009).pdf

 

 

Eze-Village

 

 

Eze-Village - Eze-Bord de Mer

 

http://www.lignedazur.com/ftp/lignes/ligne%2083%20(au%2025%2002%2008)%20OK.pdf

 

By the way: I love Villefranche-sur-mer:

 

 

And you see: there is a beach.

 

Regards,

HeinBloed

 

STOP IT!! :p You're making me want to go NOW!

[joiedevivre]

Take the train to Cannes. Walk the Croisette. I have two girls. They like to shop. Nice is okay. Cannes is more glamorous. Train stops right in the middle of town. Shop up amd down rue d'antibes or Rue meynadier(ask). Stop for pizza at Creci on port. Mario Butali did a show from here. It is famous. If time pay to go to beach or just walk the shore(they is no charge) avoid Nice.