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In the glitzy world of the Riviera, Villefranche-sur-Mer offers travelers an easygoing slice
of small-town Mediterranean life. From here convenient day trips allow you to gamble
in style in Monaco, saunter the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, or drink in immense
views from Eze-le-Village. Villefranche-sur-Mer feels Italian, with soft-orange buildings;
steep, narrow streets spilling into the sea; and pasta on most menus. Luxury sailing yachts
glisteninthebay—aninspirationtothoselazingalongtheharborfronttostartsavingwhen
their trips are over. Cruise ships make occasional calls to Villefranche-sur-Mer's famously
deep harbor, creating periodic rush hours of frenetic shoppers and happy boutique own-
ers. Sand-pebble beaches and a handful of interesting sights keep other visitors just busy
enough.
