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.
What Beach, Villefranche-sur-MerFrench Riviera
When June to October 22° in Sep
Getting there Train On foot Car
Cost Public shoreFree
Access Part 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
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
- Facilities
- Lifeguard in seasonShowersToiletsRestaurantParking
Questions about Plage des Marinières
- How warm is the water at Plage des Marinières?
- The sea is typically 25 °C in August and 13 °C in February, averaged over 1991 to 2020. The swimming season runs from June to October.
- Is Plage des Marinières free?
- Yes, it's a public shore with no entry fee.
- How do you get to Plage des Marinières?
- Villefranche-sur-Mer TER station sits just above the beach. Parking: paid Marinières car park (municipal).
- What is the water quality at Plage des Marinières?
- Classified good in the 2025 EEA bathing season, per the European Environment Agency.
- Is there a lifeguard at Plage des Marinières?
- Yes, in the summer season.
- What facilities are there at Plage des Marinières?
- Showers, toilets and restaurant.
- What else is near Plage des Marinières?
- Plage de la Petite Afrique (2 km), Plage de Passable (2 km) and Coco Beach (3 km).
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