Beach · Port de la Darse
Photo: Côte d'Azur France
Plage de la Darse
A pebble beach tucked behind the walls of the old royal harbour, quieter than the Marinières and reached on foot along the shore.

| What | Beach |
|---|---|
| Where | Port de la Darse |
| Address | Port de la Darse, 06230 Villefranche-sur-Mer |
| Season and hours | Open all year. Free. |
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Checked on cotedazurfrance.fr, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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