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France · Alpes-Maritimes

Best beaches in Villefranche-sur-Mer

3 ranked beaches in Villefranche-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Villefranche-sur-Mer

  1. 1

    Plage de l'Ange Gardien

    A smaller bay-side beach often overshadowed by Marinières but useful for local coverage.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Plage de la Darse

    A quieter Villefranche beach near the old harbor, useful beside the busier Marinières.

    7.0
  3. 3

    Plage des Marinières

    The signature Villefranche beach, known for its sheltered bay and easier swimming.

    7.0

What makes Villefranche-sur-Mer's beaches stand out?

Villefranche-sur-Mer sits in Alpes-Maritimes, France and is home to 3 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Villefranche-sur-Mer or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.