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Apartment overlooking bay
Stunning spacious apartment with large terrace and breathtaking view overlooking the bay of Villefranche Sur Mer in the best location in town. This is the perfect setting for a wonderful holiday and with its micro-climate is wonderful all year round. Enter the doorway of the house built in the 17th century and open the door onto a view that is unforgetable. The local agent described the apartment, renovated by the artist owner to the highest standard, as 'giving the feeling of being in another poetic world'. Discover all that VIllefranche has to offer moments away. Great restaurants, a wonderful beach a few minutes walk away and the village full of history and charm. There are local shops with everything you need right next door, the train at the end of the road goes all along the coast with Monte Carlo or Nice only ten minutes in either direction or the famous market at Ventimillia only 40 minutes away. Without doubt this is one of the worlds most beautiful locations
Villefranche is situated 4kms from Nice Centre and 7km from Nice International airport. A well kept secret as it retains it's charm due to lack of major hotels nearby. You can happily spend all your time in the Village enjoying discovering it's wonderful history and why artists such as Jean Cocteau and Sommerset Maughan loved this area so much. In the 60's the music of the Rolling Stones could be heard across the bay as they had a villa on Cap Ferrat. Yet the village still retains it's authentic feeling. If you do wish to venture forth, the train which is 7 minutes away runs all along the coast. Nice or Monaco are ten minutes away or you can be in Italy in 40 minutes. The wonderful village of Eze is 20 minutes by car or St Paul de Vence, Cannes and Antibes about 40 minutes. All can be reached by public transport so you can easily be without a car. However, there is parking available nearby. This is the best location on this fabulous coast by far. Guest Book I Keep Coming Back Review Submitted: April 9, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2008 The view, the town, the beautiful apartment keeps luring me back to Villefranche sur mer. We've stayed in the apartment several times after having stayed in a nearby hotel on previous visits. A hotel stay cannot compare! The apartment is so beautifully decorated and well equipped that it really is your home for however you are lucky enough to be staying. Each morning the view over the harbor draws us to the terrace for coffee and a fresh croissant just bought from the bakery down the street. And each night isn't complete without a last glass of wine while looking out over the sparkling lights of the boats in the harbor and the houses on the hills beyond. The experience is simply magical. Of course, in spite of the well equipped kitchen that makes cooking in the apartment so easy, there are so many good restaurants in the village that you will constantly be torn between sampling their food and cooking at home. Another nice thing about this location is that you don't need a car. It's a short walk to the train station where you can catch a local train to Nice or Monte Carlo and connect all over Europe. Not only that but you can either walk or take a train to the nearby villages which each provide a different view and atmosphere. In short, don't miss Villefranche sur mer and this apartment. "Artistes Tresor" is a real find! Recommended for: Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Girls Getaway, Romantic Getaway, Sightseeing Owner's Response: We strive each year to give our guests the best experience possible. This year we have put in ceiling fans in the bedrooms and a fresh coat of paint everywhere. Don't miss this amazing location and our wonderful apartment. I look forward to welcoming you. Mattie We keep coming back! Review Submitted: March 27, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2008 I have stayed in this apartment four times in the past five years. When I'm not staying in "Artistes Tresor," I am dreaming about doing so and planning my next visit. The website is 100% accurate -- it truly is the best location in town. That is, if you like a mesmerizing water view, a glass wall that opens to let the sea breeze in, and a ringside seat to view the the vast array of boats coming and going in the harbor. It's hard to say what I like most about this apartment and its location -- being in the heart of the historic village is at the top my list, though. No need for car unless you want to do some "far off" touring. The local bus from the village into Nice takes all of 10 minutes and couldn't be easier (and who in the world wants to park in Nice, anyway?). The train station is a pleasant 5 minute walk from the apartment. And then there's the village of Villefranche itself. I've happily "wasted" many days doing nothing in town except reading, relaxing on the beach, poking into the few shops, sitting on a bench and staring out to sea. (I especially love the Saturday farmers' market in the village --I live for my chances to buy from the "tapenade man!") Our days at the apartment fall into a lovely pattern: someone walks down the apartment steps and then up the village steps (our own, free aerobics workout!) to the bakery for fresh croissants. Fresh fruit, coffee and croissants on the terrace. Lunch out somewhere sunny and warm. Shopping at local produce, meat and wine markets to make a light supper in the apartment -- after a bit of wine on the terrace overlooking the sea, of course! The apartment is perfectly, honestly represented. It is spotless and well outfitted. I especially love having a washer and dryer available -- over the years I've learned that I can make do with very few clothes because it's so convenient to wash while on holiday. That is a huge plus. (And I have lots more room in my luggage to bring home Provencal goodies!) My husband and I have stayed here with another couple (perfect and very spacious); with two other couples (also perfect); and, last fall, I went with 3 girlfriends (WAY perfect!). I can't imagine staying anywhere else in the area than at "Artistes Tresor." I simply can't recommend the apartment, the village, the environs, and the owner's loving care of her beloved retreat highly enough. Nancy (Maine, USA) Recommended for: Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Girls Getaway, Romantic Getaway, Sightseeing Owner's Response: This review has just made my day and made all our hard work so worth while. To be able to share my apartment and to welcome new and our regular visitors back time and time again is wonderful! It is just a pleasure!! Thank you, Mattie | Brust Family |
| | | | | "ARTISTES TRESOR. This was out first visit to France and we have loved every minute! Villefranche is truly amazing - relaxing, beautiful and fun - all at once. The apartment was perfectly located and very comfortable. We loved the view and found everything we needed. Cannes, Monaco and Eze and all the little trips made the days fly by. We can't wait to come back. Thank you for all your help. See you soon" The Brust family, Jacksonville Florida. January 2007 | | | | | | |
| Ita and Adrian Crawford |
| | | | | Artistes Tresor is a beautifully kept apartment in the heart of Villefranche. It has a wonderful view across the bay to Cap Ferrat from the balcony which makes the climb to the third floor worhtwhile. The owner and her agent in Villefranche are both very helpful and friendly. Useful information about the town and local area is in the apartment. Villefranche is a good base for exploring the Cote d'Azur. We had a car but you could easily do without one; trains run to Nice and Antibes to the West and to Monaco and into Italy to the East. Art lovers will enjoy the Matisse and Chagall museums in Nice and the Picasso museum in Antibes. Our kids loved Marineland in Antibes and Aqualand in Frejus. | | | | | From: | Sussex, UK | | | Email: | adrianjcrawford@aol.com | | |
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