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In the Heart of the Old Town a Light and Spacious apt steps away from the Sea

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Light and Spacious apartment
Relaxed seating area
View from property
Coffee table
Restaurants and cafes along the seafront just steps away from the apartment

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Villefranche-Sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
  • Promenade des Anglais
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Port of Nice
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place Massena
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

In the Heart of the Old Town a Light and Spacious apt steps away from the Sea

La Belle Mémoire

A light, beautiful, spacious and recently renovated 2 bedroom apartment on one of the prettiest pedestrian streets in the heart of the historical old town of Villefranche- sur-Mer. The apartment is steps away from the sea, close to the beach, the train station and local shops and restaurants.

Recently remodelled, the apartment is located on the second floor of a restored sixteen century building on the pictoresque Rue de May. This home away from home is equipped with all the amenities you need to create beautiful memories whether you are a family, visiting with friends or on a romantic holiday.

As you walk into the apartment you will be struck by the three large French windows with traditional shutters which look out onto the pedestrian street below and offer views of the sea to your right.

The living area benefits from high ceilings, comfortable seating, air conditioning, a dining table large enough for six guests and a delightful writing desk. The kitchen is fully equipped (including a coffee machine) and the bathroom boasts a rain shower.

The large light bedrooms are accessed from a beautiful wooden staircase. A central corridor separates the two bedrooms and each bedroom has its own door. The mezzanine first bedroom with glass balustrade has a comfortable double bed and the second bedroom (not a mezzanine) has two comfortable single beds that can come together to form a super King-sized bed. The beds are hand crafted with good quality mattresses and Egyptian cotton sheets. Each bedroom boasts plenty of storage space (chest of drawers and hanging rail) and an air conditioning/heating unit.

This charming base is just a five minute stroll from the beach; six minutes walk from the station, from which you can conveniently access Nice, Cannes, Monaco and Italy; and just a ten minute walk from the world renowned Institut de Francais.

Please note, as is the custom in this region, there is a Eur 120 final cleaning fee payable to our property manager on arrival.

Property manager

Puja Darbari

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Villefranche-sur-Mer

Located in Old Town, a neighbourhood in Villefranche-sur-Mer, this apartment is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Port of Nice and Monaco Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Promenade des Anglais and CAP 3000 Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Circuit de Monaco or Allianz Riviera. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Villefranche-Sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

  • Villa Ephrussi - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Promenade des Anglais - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Port of Nice - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Place Massena - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Paloma Beach - 24 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Villefranche-sur-Mer Station - 6 min walk
  • Virgile Barel Tram Stop - 8 min drive
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Good Mood Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Mayssa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lou Bantry - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Cosmo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dry Restaurant & Cocktail Bar - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In the Heart of the Old Town a Light and Spacious apt steps away from the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In the Heart of the Old Town a Light and Spacious apt steps away from the Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In the Heart of the Old Town a Light and Spacious apt steps away from the Sea?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is In the Heart of the Old Town a Light and Spacious apt steps away from the Sea located?

Located in Old Town, this apartment building is steps from Baie des Anges and within 3 mi (5 km) of Promenade des Anglais and Port of Nice. Place Massena is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away. Villefranche-sur-Mer Station is 6 minutes by foot and Beaulieu sur Mer Station is 30 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holmes J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply wonderful
Fabulous location, beautifully clean and suitable.l for family of 4. Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
France
Beautiful place and very comfortable apartment
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra D.

Lovely apartment, well appointed and comfortable. Very close to everything you want to see and do.
As a family of four we found the apartment a perfect size. The bedrooms in the loft space are lovely and bright. The kitchen is small but has everything you need to cook meals. The addition of shower gel/cap and sewing kit were thoughtful and helpful additions, as were things like laundry and dishwasher tablets. We loved the location, and spent some time watching the world go by out the living room windows on Rue de May. There are lovely restaurants just a few steps away and the beach is a manageable walk. The train station is also close by and the trains to other locations along the riviera are regular and fast! We would love to return! My only comment for improvement would be the addition of a blind on the small window in the twin room. All other bedroom windows are fitted with blackout blinds, but this one. We carry a portable one with us, but had we not had it, the light would have been a problem for our children.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

B K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Bon séjour - logement moyen
L’emplacement et le village de Villefranche sur Mer est exceptionnel. On ne peut imaginer un meilleur cadre pour trouver un peu de douceur durant l’hiver.L’emplacement du logement dans les rues piétonnes est assez pittoresque pour ceux qui peuvent se déplacer facilement.Les chambres étaient confortables.Les serviettes étaient fournies et de bonne qualité.L’accueil de Donna était agréable.LaClimatisation réversible n’était pas suffisante pour chauffer la pièce principale et était un peu bruyante.Le ménage n’avait pas été fait assez récemment. Le canapé est taché, la porte de la salle de bains, le contour de la douche étaient sales.Les carrelages de la salle de bains et les meubles de la cuisine étaient tachées.Attention aux frais de ménage en plus du prix (indiqué dans le descriptif, à lire avec attention).La télé est minuscule.Il y a eu une fuite d’eau (signalée) vers l’étage inférieur de la salle de bains.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and bright
Very spacious, updated and good location if do not mind the stairs. Specifically the bedrooms are upstairs and bathroom is down. All was good, just good to know. Close to train station and beach. Car not necessary and no parking spot, but If you have a car, you can buy a week-long pass in town that helped reduce parking costs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay in Villefranche
Bright an big apartment with good facilities an a picturesque surroundings
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villefranche spectacular!
My daughters and I spent 5 days in this gorgeous apartment. It was steps away from a grocery store, shops, restaurants and the beach. The apartment had all the amenities of home which made us feel like part of the Rivera family. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location—every view was amazing
We loved the location. We wanted the small French town experience and this property delivered that. Close to the train station, wonderful restaurants all around, and the Mediterranean Sea very close and can even see it out the window. Great communication. Donna met us at the apartment and gave recommendations, showed us how to use the washing machine and more. Only thing was the stairs—being from the US we didn’t give the stairs in the town and to get into the apartment much thought until we had to climb them a lot. 2 of the people on the trip were older and struggled a bit but they both thought it was totally worth it and we all enjoyed our stay so much.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Great apartment as a family base. Perfect for the beach and local shops. Would certainly return. Property manger was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Villefranche Sur Mer
Beautiful apartment, perfectly located in Villefranche Sur Mer. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The PERFECT Villefranche Experience
This property made our Villefranche vacation just perfect. The communication with both the owner and property manager was outstanding. The location in old town was ideal as it was close enough to all of the shops and restaurants we liked but also (and importantly) very quiet at night. The air conditioning was a huge plus as it was very hot during our time there. Everything was super clean and well-appointed. Bottom line….we visited Paris right after and all of us said to a person that we would go back to Villefranche (and this property specifically) in a heartbeat over Paris again. Thanks so much for your wonderful hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Modern Amenities in an Authentic Setting
Spacious, bright and modern apartment in a 16th century building. Very well situated on a stepped passage for access to restaurants, shops, bus stops and train station. Both the owner and on site greeter were very helpful. Apartment was well furnished, well stocked and very clean. Would certainly return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Condo, Gorgeous Location
This was a cute condo in an excellent location with some nice conveniences such as more than ample AC and a washer/dryer unit which worked well. The shower was nicely sized, and the beds were very comfortable. The only real drawback was the layout, which was a bit odd (but can’t really be helped by the owner). The bedrooms are both upstairs, and the bathroom is downstairs. Also the bedrooms have slanted ceilings and even adults under 5’5” can hit their heads when getting out of bed in the second bedroom. Overall, these things are worth considering but didn’t impede on our enjoyment of the trip. The best thing about the place was the convenience to everything in Villefranche-sur-Mer, and also to the train station which allowed super easy travel to Nice and Monaco. Such an amazingly beautiful area! We enjoyed our stay in Villefranche tremendously.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay!
We enjoyed everything about this apt. Sunny, lovely decor, all the amenities, and an incredible location in Villefranche- sue-Mer, just a short walk to bakery, shops, restaurants, the harbor, and the beach. We would definitely stay here again. It was perfect for us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Well located and convenient to bus routes. Be aware that there are lots of steps getting to transportation, restaurants and shops. Beautiful views on the waterfront. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Stay and Feedback
Property was well located, clean and comfortable and near to small local shops the station and sea front. The disappointing elements about the apartment were a rusty radiator in the bathroom, missing or broken light bulbs and a loose kitchen tap.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michèle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Appartement vieux Villefranche sur Mer
Bel appartement rénové très agréable où on se sent chez soi. Très bon aménagement. Commerçants proches Par contre, problème de stationnement auto
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful apartment
Beautiful spacious apartment, great location, (although be aware there are a lot of steps in Villefranche sur Mer) and the most comfortable beds we encountered whilst holidaying. The only negative was some of the pots and the coffee machine had not been cleaned by previous tenant, and this had not been picked up by management
Stayed 24 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke C., Seattle, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Cute, quiet and comfortable. Must be ok with lots of steps!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment in amazing location!
My family Ioved this apartment. It was bright and spacious in the heart of the veille ville. 7 min walk from the train station or the beach. Surrounded by the best restaurants. A hike or drive to the fort St Alban is worth it for fabulous views. A stroll through the Citadel was well worth it as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place in the best location
We enjoyed our time in Villefranche and appreciated all this apartment had to offer - space for a family of 4, the best location in charming old town, comfortable beds, nicely decorated, all the conveniences (dw, washer dryer etc). The town was nice to explore and the beaches fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Wokingham, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment in Vieelfranche
A very nice apartment in the old town of Villefranche. Entering the apartment you are immediately struck by the feeling of space with high ceilings in the main room and a good amount of light. The kitchen and bathroom were clean, well equipped and suit the apartment. The bedroom on the mezzanine is light and airy, and provides access to the second bedroom.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

nicole n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
We loved the home; it was clean and comfortable. The location was perfect, too! We hope to come stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Lovely flat In perfect location, helpful host and easy check in. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villefranche sur mer
Great ability to communicate and looked after all of our needs.. Lovely clean apartment. Located right in the old town with such interest and history right outside our door. Wonderful boulangeries, epiceries and restaurants right there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Puja Darbari

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English