Welcome to the dedicated Savills page for villas for sale in Villefranche-sur-Mer. If you are unfamiliar with Villefranche, we hope to give you some useful information about the town and the lifestyle you can expect when living in this beautiful waterfront French Riviera town. 

Villefranche-sur-Mer villas for sale benefit from an idyllic location just 15km from the international airport of Nice and 10km west of Monaco. Properties are normally set on the hillside, resulting in some incredible views of the crystal blue Mediterranean Sea, the exclusive Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula and the colourful historic old town. 

Houses for sale in Villefranche-sur-Mer have relatively stable prices. Apartments in this area trade for between €4,000 to €10,000 per sq m and villas, depending on various indicators such as location and setting, can have prices equal to that of super prime areas on Cap d’Antibes.

Potential new owners of Villefranche property who are fans of sailing will be pleased to know there is one of the deepest natural harbours on the Mediterranean coastline. The harbour is a fantastic place to take an afternoon stroll and for the more adventurous, it’s the starting point of the Cap de Nice hiking trail that brings you along the coast to Nice. 

The old town of Villefranche-sur-Mer dates to the 16th century. The coastline has been popular throughout history and has an ancient Roman road running nearby. Emperor Augustus of Rome, the nephew of Caesar had a villa in La Turbie, a hilltop town just 12km away. There is also a Roman trophy in La Turbie celebrating Emperor Augustus’ decisive victory over the tribes which populated the Alps. The charming citadel of Villefranche has a labyrinth of hidden ancient streets, the houses are painted in a variety of warming Mediterranean colours and there is a Fisherman’s chapel decorated by the noteworthy artist Jean Cocteau, a gift from him to show gratitude towards the town’s residents.

Villefranche-sur-Mer villas for sale vary in style, with some being located within the village itself having ancient charm, or, the more secluded villas located in private secure domains featuring sweeping panoramic sea views. Villefranche is well connected by road to neighbouring towns with the Bas Corniche or Moyenne Corniche hugging the coastline all the way to Monaco, routes that offer dramatic views. 

The town has a vibrant café, restaurant and bar scene which has been tried and tested by our local team of expert agents. Villefranche is a town you can happily enjoy at anytime of the day, start by sitting on the water’s edge with a cappuccino from the Welcome Hotel, take a leisurely stroll followed by lunch at one of the beach clubs, lie on a sunbed until late afternoon, then head to Achills for a sunset cocktail, followed by a dinner at one of the famous locally run restaurants such as La Belle Étoile. 

If you want to find out more about the local Villefranche-sur-Mer lifestyle and are interested in understanding the property market more thoroughly, contact one of our experienced multilingual agents from our local office today.