Plage des Marinières
Villefranche's largest beach: 700 m of gravel along the bay, with the train station just above its west end. In season it has a first-aid post and anti-jellyfish nets.
WhatBeach, Villefranche-sur-MerFrench Riviera
WhenJune to October17° in Nov
Getting there Train On foot Car
CostPublic shoreFree
AccessPart beach restaurants with mattress and parasol hire, part public
- 14°J
- 13°F
- 14°M
- 15°A
- 17°M
- 21°J
- 24°J
- 25°A
- 22°S
- 20°O
- 17°N
- 15°D
Expect the sea at about 25 °C in August and 13 °C in February, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages. The swimming season runs from June to October.
Getting in
- Access
- A 700 m gravel beach along the bay east of the old town. In season there's a first-aid post, anti-jellyfish nets, showers and toilets.
- Parking
- Paid Marinières car park (municipal)
- Public transport
- Villefranche-sur-Mer TER station sits just above the beach
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Official site
- explorenicecotedazur.com
- Facilities
- Lifeguard in seasonShowersToiletsRestaurantParking
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