Nice

Cruise ships typically anchor off Villefranche-sur-Mer, a picturesque harbor village about 6 km east of Nice, with tenders ferrying passengers ashore. From Villefranche, local buses and trains provide easy access to Nice's celebrated Promenade des Anglais, the colorful Cours Saleya flower and food market, and the hilltop Colline du Château with its sea views. Monaco is also reachable by train in approximately 10–15 minutes from Villefranche, making this one of the most versatile ports on the Riviera.

Tenders into Villefranche put the French Riviera, Nice, and Monaco all within easy reach.