Today we are in Villefranche by the sea. It was a beautiful view from our balcony.
Villefranche is a lovely coastal town built on the mountainside.
We waited until all the tour people were through before we took the water shuttle. After days of rain and gray, the sun and blue skies looked magical.
A little church, Chapelle Saint Pierre, was accessible just outside the port. Unfortunately, it is closed on Monday and Tuesday.
We walked through the Rue Obscure, which is 130 meters of wall built in the 14th century. It was more like a cave.
We stopped at a little cafe and I had a cappuccino. Bruce drank a smoothie. We shared a crepe.
Walking on these cobblestone streets was difficult at times. There was a lot of hiking up and down. In one of the buildings, we saw a staircase that went almost straight up and down.
After our tasty snack, we headed toward Eglise Saint Michel, built in the 18th century.
We followed the walkway and came upon a colorful garden.
Our next stop was La Citadelle Saint ELME – a fortress built in the 16th century.
Of course, we found a canon.
A view from La Citadelle.
And some photos along the way!
It was a nice, relaxing day along the French Riviera.
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What a lovely day in Villefranche! The charm of the cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and sea views really comes through in your post. Sounds like the perfect mix of history, sunshine, and relaxation — and that cappuccino + crepe combo sounds divine! ☕🥐 Thanks for sharing a bit of the French Riviera magic!
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