To do · Les Marinières
Photo: Charles Jaupart
Glisse Evasion Watersports
Paddleboards and kayaks to rent straight off the beach, for exploring the rade and its little coves at a family pace.

| Now | Closed (until May 2027) |
|---|---|
| What | To do |
| Where | Les Marinières |
| Address | 3 promenade des Marinières (water-sports area), 06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer |
| Season and hours | 2026 season: 1 May–1 October, daily 09:00–19:00; postponed in bad weather. |
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Checked on cotedazurfrance.fr, explorenicecotedazur.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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