Beautiful 2BR Apartment in the Heart of the Old Village! Villefranche-sur-Mer Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 95148

Picturesque Flat Built in the year 1700

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Location: Villefranche-sur-Mer, French Riviera (Cote d'Azur), France, Europe (Only 15 minutes by car/train from Nice, France)

Accommodations:  Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 6)

TOWN:
Villefranche-sur-Mer is in a village in the heart of the Cote d'Azur (between Cannes and Monaco). Created in 1295 by Charles II d'Anjou, this village has kept its picturesque charm with the progression of the centuries. The bold colors of Mediterranean-style homes, the small and steep streets, and the lack of cars in the old village will bring to mind times past while offering the finest of modern cuisine, art, and scenic views. Villefranche-sur-Mer is blessed with a Mediterranean climate; mild in winter and very warm in summer.

LOCATION:
Built in 1700 and fully remodeled in 2006, this apartment is in picturesque Villefranche-sur-Mer. This flat is ideal for spending a relaxing week exploring the French Riviera. Artists and writers such as Cocteau, Volti, and Goetz have flocked to this seaside village to be inspired by its scenic views and slower pace of living.

CENTRALLY LOCATED:
From the apartment, it is only a 30-minute drive west to the Nice International Airport and a 30-minute drive east to the Italian border town of Ventimiglia. It is a 15-minute drive/bus/train ride to the city of Nice and 15 minutes to the country of Monaco. The city of Villefranche-sur-Mer is accessible by train and the station is a five-minute walk from the apartment.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: Linens provided
  • Double Bed (2)
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
• Communications
  • Telephone: Free local calls, ability to dial long-distance/international with calling card.
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
  • Fishing
  • Museums

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Dec-Mar .. € 650/week.
Apr ...... € 850/week.
May....... €1050/week.
Jun-Sep... €1250/week.
Oct... €1050/week.
Nov ...... € 850/week.
Discounts available for Multiple Weeks.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 07/02/09
  Positive Rating
  Nathalie gaulthier and Hope hall , LOS ANGELES, CA
  • UNBELIEVABLE PLACE! Even better than the photos! We could not believe how big it was, how cozy, clean, welcoming, close to everything, QUIET, and just the best place to stay in Villefranche sur Mer! We kept saying over and over how thankful we were that we booked this place. We are going back to this place FOR SURE!
• 06/03/09
  Positive Rating
  Debbie Shriver , Deerfield, MA USA
  • A beautifully appointed apartment on a quiet street in the Vielle Ville. The rooms are spacious, very comfortably and completely furnished. Best of all, the place was very, very clean (big deal for me). Tired travelers when we arrived, we felt very welcome and well cared-for (the complimentary bottle of wine waiting for us was soothing, indeed). Everything was just as advertised. We loved walking around the old town, heading to the bakery first thing in the day for provisions and generally soaking up the life of this picturesque village. We made all our arrangements online, for the booking, deposits and security. If this gives you pause, our experience is that the owners of this apartment were responsive, timely and people of their word. I would gladly work with them again to arrange a vacation rental. Villefranche provides the best of both worlds: easy access by bus to Nice and other urban locations and the pleasures of a small village set in a more secluded cove. Don't miss the perched villages just north of Nice.
• 05/14/09
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  Ena & Frank , Dublin, Ireland
  • "Myself and my long suffering husband spent a 4 day break in Villefranche sur mer in early May. The photos on the website are very accurate and the place is spotless and excellently furnished. This apartment offers the best of both worlds. Situated close to the waterfront in the old town, it has neither the noise of traffic nor the bluster of the great restaurants on the waterfront. Yet, the beach and these same restaurants are just a stones throw away. We landed at Nice airport and got the 98 bus and 80 bus the V'franche and were 35 minutes in transit. The local train station (with its magical train ride thru' Cannes, Antibes, Monaco) are 3 minutes from your door. A perfect place for a car-less trip to this wonderful area- without the headache of parking. The owners are really helpful and the whole experience was very pleasant adding to great break away. Highly recommended!
• 01/21/09
  Positive Rating
  Mark , Oregon
  • I’m a little late posting this. Our family of five visited Germany, France & Italy this past June 2008. The week we spent in Villefranche was the most relaxing and enjoyable leg of our journey by far. Spent a few days at the beach just soaking it all in – pretty easy walk & the kids couldn't get enough time in the clean, clear, warm water. We started each day walking left from the flats entrance a few steps to take in the spectacular view of the harbor; then off to the bakery or butcher etc. to pick up the fresh local offerings. Used the very functional kitchen quite a bit and everything worked well. Plenty of room for the five of us. The beds were comfortable and the dining area, laundry, wireless Internet & television were convenient and user friendly. The location proved to be a great pivot point for our day trips to Monaco, then Nice and other points west. So glad we chose this apartment in Villefranche over much larger and impersonal locations like Nice and Monaco. Villefranche is really a magical place and we look forward to coming back to this great apartment.
• 01/09/09
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  Barr Family , Chatham MA
  • We spent Christmas 2008 in Villefranche sur mer. Great location, clean, well equiped. Perfect for 2 adults and 2 kids. We got lucky with bright weather. Walk to everything from this apartment - beach, bakery, grocery, restaurants. Highly recommend this apartment and location in picture perfect village. Owner and property manager a pleasure to deal with. Great service everything ran smoothly.
• 12/17/08
  Positive Rating
  Julie , Los Angeles, CA
  • We couldn't be happier with our stay here - the location was perfect! Villefranche is beautiful and romantic and with the train station just a 5 minute stroll away that can whisk you to all the sights of the French Riviera, who could ask for more? Be forewarned though, you may never want to leave! If you should decide to venture out though, after a busy day of sightseeing, it was lovely to retire to a clean, comfortable flat with all the comforts of home. Our host could not have been more gracious, answering all our questions about the region and offering great travel tips of her own. There is also a property manager locally in case you have a problem with anything (we didn't). We can't wait to return, and hope to do so soon and often.
• 09/24/08
  Positive Rating
  David ,
  • We just got back from spending two wonderful weeks in France, one in Ville Franche-sur-mer and the other in Paris. Our stay in the south was incredible. The apartment was exactly what we wanted. Situated in a small village, yet close to all the attractions. The apartment was clean, modern, spacious and well equiped. Located on a quiet pedestrian street, yet close to the beach and local shops and restaurants - it was a perfect location. Having a kitchen really helped, especially with breakfast. It was also nice to have the DVDs so that we could unwind after a day of sight seeing. The AC was useful a couple of nights when it was a little hot. Living with the locals was so much more enjoyable that staying at a hotel. We rented a car, and there was no problem finding parking at the citadel or on the street just behind. The location was perfect for day trips around this part of France. I'd highly recommend this rental. What a wonderful trip.
• 07/17/08
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  Mo Nezarati , Richmond Hill, Ontario
  • My wife and I, along with our 2 daughters spent 8 wonderful nights in Villefranche. The apartment exceeded all our expectations. The weather was quite warm, but the AC units in the bedrooms made sleeping comfortable. The apartment is beautifully, and tastefully decorated and has everything you could ask for. It really felt like home. Each morning, I wondered to the local bakery (2 min walk) and picked up breakfast. Just about everything is within a 10 minute walk. We look forward to visiting Villefranche and staying in your beautiful apartment soon.
• 05/08/08
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  , Charlotte, NC
  • It was my great pleasure to spend ten nights in this property in early March 2008. I highly recommend it. Centrally located in Ville Franche within a 5-10 minute walk to the train station, restaurants, grocery, beach, pubs, and news stand yet on a very quiet and safe pedestrian street. The apartment is well maintained, fully equipped, clean, quiet, and comfortable. I slept like a contented baby!! I had great fun shopping and preparing meals in the beautiful kitchen area. Public bus service (an easy ten minute walk) provided frequent connections to Nice and Monte Carlo. Ville Franche is away from the crowds but with easy transportation access if you feel you must be in the mix. But, my recommendation is to just chill and drink in the sites and relaxed atmosphere in Ville Franche. I would also note that the owner was a pleasure to work with in arranging my booking.
• 05/06/08
  Positive Rating
  Claudia & Rob , San Francisco, CA
  • What a wonderful vacation! Many friends have asked for the contact information based on our description. The bed was so comfortable-best sleep I've had in years in the quiet flat. I've decided to buy a European bed. The location couldn't be better - the heart of a quaint oceanside village. Every time we stepped out I would take pictures, even of the same scenes again and again because they were so beautiful and different with the morning, afternoon and evening light. In the morning I would walk a block to the bakery and get fresh bread. Not down the street but down a cute stone pathway - like walking down a scene in a painting. Ville Franche and the other quaint villages we visited by train are so quaint and all in wonderful pastel colors. There must a law requiring the shutters to be green or blue because they were everywhere. The buildings are extremely rustic but the interiors are modern. The flat was beautiful. A great place to come to at the end of every day. It was the best of both worlds. I didn't want to come back. Claudia

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