Day Trip from Nice to Villefranche and St. Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Clinging to the hillside, Villefranche-sur-Mer’s old town is full of charm, with sloping streets and colorful facades in a classic Mediterranean vibe. You’ll get lost in a maze of vaulted passages, stairways, and little shaded squares. The most unusual street is probably Rue Obscure, which runs underneath buildings for most of its length, a reminder of the town’s old defensive layout. The whole area feels authentic and untouched, far from the glitz of nearby resorts. It’s the kind of place where you just slow down and wander between the sea and the past.