Nice
France
About Nice
Cruise ships typically anchor off Villefranche-sur-Mer, a picturesque harbor village about 6 km east of Nice, with tenders ferrying passengers ashore. From Villefranche, local buses and trains provide easy access to Nice's celebrated Promenade des Anglais, the colorful Cours Saleya flower and food market, and the hilltop Colline du Château with its sea views. Monaco is also reachable by train in approximately 10–15 minutes from Villefranche, making this one of the most versatile ports on the Riviera.
Highlights
Tenders into Villefranche put the French Riviera, Nice, and Monaco all within easy reach.
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Read before you go
A Year in Provence
Peter Mayle
The book that launched a thousand expat dreams — wry, warm observations on food, wine, and the stubborn rhythms of French rural life.
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Alexandre Dumas
The ultimate revenge tale begins in a French island prison — swashbuckling, scheming, and impossible to put down.
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Paris to the Moon
Adam Gopnik
An American family's five years in Paris — sharp, funny essays on food, fashion, and the eternal mystery of being French.
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Before you sail — hotels in Nice
Arrive a day early and explore Nice before boarding