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Villefranche-sur-Mer holiday apartment "Artist's Atelier" in Villefranche sur Mer

Sea view, perfect old town location, one bedroom apt with balcony

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Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - View from 6 meter long balcony and living room
 
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - View from 6 meter long balcony and living room
    Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - View entering apt, sun filled balcony, sea view
    Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - Open floor plan living space, office apart
    Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - Fully equippd kitchen designed for a cook
    Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - Main living space with bedroom area
    Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - Bedroom area, great closet, beautiful original art
    Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - Bathroom vanity with great lighting and storage
    Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - Comfortable, large bathroom shower
    Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - Balcony view cascades down charming street to sea
    Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - View from balcony, sofa and dining table
    Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - Balcony faces sea, full sun, first floor.
    Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - Office off living area - great space to work
 
  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps3
  • 1 Bathroom
Rates (Euro)
per property, Set rates in Euro
  • per week €700
GBP Conversion (Estimated)
  • per week £583
Description Apartment, 42 m²

Shelley Dobyns

Telephone: +33 (0)680 412597

Speaks: English, French, Spanish

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Photos and Description of this Villefranche-sur-Mer holiday apartment
Lovely sea view, balcony, walk to beach, one bedroom apt in heart of old town

Located in the heart of the old town of Villefranche, this apt. is in the same building as our other apts. Sur le Toit (prop #432782) and Beau Balcon (#459401). It is a one bedroom apartment with an open floor plan (bedroom is partly open to the main living space). The view, from the sofa, dining table, main living space and balcony is of a beautiful old world scene: a pedestrian street, lined with colorful buildings, cascading down the hill to the sea – then the bay, Cap Ferrat and Villa Rothschild right on top like a decoration (and beautifully lit at night). A charming and artistic view. It is also a great location – steps from everything (butcher, boulangerie, green grocer, grocery shops) yet in a very quiet location. It is a close and beautiful walk to the lovely sandy beach. It is also a close walk to the world famous French language institute, Institut Francais. Living in the heart of the old town is a wonderful experience as this charming place is still a very French village.

Details for Artist's Atelier 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3, 1 Bathroom

When you enter the apartment you feel the spaciousness of the room, and the historic feeling of the 600 year old building with 12 foot high ceilings and old wooden beams. Bright sun light fills the room from the French doors leading to the balcony. The kitchen, dining and living area are one big space decorated in an artistic and comfortable style. The French doors open onto a 5 meter long marble, sun-filled balcony, with dining table, cascading flowers, herbs and one of the most charming views of the sea and the old town. The view includes colourful old-world buildings, flowers, wrought-iron balconies, the Bay of Villefranche and Cap Ferrat. The view is magical - both during the day and at night. If you are coming to study French at the world famous language Institute, this apartment is a very convenient to the Institut Francais and has the benefit of living in the old town where all the shops and restaurants are and where everyone gathers.
Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - View from 6 meter long balcony and living room

View from 6 meter long balcony and living room
Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - View entering apt, sun filled balcony, sea view

View entering apt, sun filled balcony, sea view
Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - Open floor plan living space, office apart

Open floor plan living space, office apart
Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - Fully equippd kitchen designed for a cook

Fully equippd kitchen designed for a cook
Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - Main living space with bedroom area

Main living space with bedroom area
Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - Bedroom area, great closet, beautiful original art

Bedroom area, great closet, beautiful original art
Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - Bathroom vanity with great lighting and storage

Bathroom vanity with great lighting and storage
Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - Comfortable, large bathroom shower

Comfortable, large bathroom shower
Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - Balcony view cascades down charming street to sea

Balcony view cascades down charming street to sea
Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - View from balcony, sofa and dining table

View from balcony, sofa and dining table
Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - Balcony faces sea, full sun, first floor.

Balcony faces sea, full sun, first floor.
Villefranche-sur-Mer apartment rental - Office off living area - great space to work

Office off living area - great space to work
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Location: Villefranche-sur-Mer in Nice Area

Nearest Airport : Nice - Cote d'Azur at 10 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : Port of Nice at 3 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Villefranche at 200 Metres
Nearest Motorway : Nice-Est at 7 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : Villefranche at 100 Metres
Nearest Barpub : Villefranche at 30 Metres
Nearest Ski : Isola 2000 at 120 Kilometres
Nearest Golf : Monaco at 10 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant : Villefranche at 30 Metres
Car: not necessary

Villefranche is nestled between Nice and Monaco - 10 min to old (Vieux) Nice, 15 min to Monaco. Although surrounded by a diverse, exciting cosmopolitan environment, it is still an authentic French fishing village. I know as I live here. Within close and easy access are Antibes, Cannes, St. Paul de Vence, Grasse, Mougins and just a bit further St. Tropez, Ramatuelle, Bormes les Mimosas, or Aix, Arles, Avignon and all the villages of Provence, or take a ferry from Nice Port to Corsica (3 hours on the fast ferry), or into Italy and visit Ventimiglia, San Remo, the Vallee de Roya, Portofino, Cinque Terre. But if you stay in Villefranche and visit the neighboring towns of Beaulieu, St. Jean Cap Ferrat, Eze, La Turbie you'll exhaust a week and more just exploring and enjoying these lovely villages. Most of these sites--easy with no car. And if you are here to attend the French language Institute, Institut Francais, it is a 10 minute walk away

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Availability for this holiday apartment rental in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

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Rental rates for this holiday apartment in Villefranche-sur-Mer, Nice Area

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Additional information about rental rates

  • Rental fee includes utilities and linens (white cotton sheets, down duvets or cotton blankets, down and foam pillows - 2 per person), towels, beach towels, kitchen towels. A cleaning fee of 90 euro is collected in cash upon arrival. If the sofa bed is used, an additional 35 euro linen fee is required. We supply you with lovely, hand made bath soap from Villefranche, laundry and dishwasher soap, and the basic essentials to get started living in your home away from home. There is wireless DSL. TV includes French and English speaking channels, DVD, full stereo with ipod connection, phone line with free calling to many places in the world. We try and ensure that the apartment has everything you need and if something is missing, we are onsite to take care of it. A security deposit of 500 euro is required upon arrival. We can collect that in euros, pounds or dollars. It will be returned the day of your departure.


    Special rates are available for long term rentals (1-12 months).
  • We do offer a winter program and have a number of guests that return every year for several months to escape the winter elsewhere. If you are interested, you can contact us to learn more about that.

    There are many wonderful restaurants and several brasseries in Villefranche -- so you can enjoy a meal any time of the day. In addition, we have 4 boulangeries, 2 butchers, 3 green grocers, a market on Saturday morning, plus a market in Beaulieu every day of the week except Monday, a fabulous market in Nice every day except Monday. In addition, we have 3 grocery stores within the old town or within walking distance of the old town (and one delivers -- even in the old town). There are 3 pharmacies, a number of lovely bars, a wonderful outdoor cinema (although mostly films in French).
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Accommodation and facilities for this holiday apartment in Villefranche-sur-Mer in Nice Area

Property Type:
  • apartment
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 42 m²
Location Type:
  • beach
  • village
Theme:
  • romantic
  • tourist attractions
General:
  • laundry soap
  • linen provided
  • towels provided
  • activities guide
  • local activities guide
  • toilet paper
  • hair dryer
  • soap
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • local restaurant guide
  • staff
  • alarm clock
  • local maps
  • paper towels
  • telephone
Kitchen:
  • freezer
  • fridge
  • washing machine
  • spices
  • oven
  • coffee maker
  • dish washer
  • cooking utensils
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • 4 ring stove
  • grill
Living Room:
  • sofabed
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 4 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Spacious, light shower
  • The bathroom is a good size with a very nice sink / vanity area with plenty of good storage in the upper mirrored and well lit cabinet as well as the lower cabinet. There is an small antique cupboard for towels and other things. A large heated towel rack heats and dries the towels as well as provides heat for the room. The shower is quite large with a complete glass enclosure and glass door. Lovely Italian tiles have been used throughout. The bathroom has plenty of good bright light as well as artistic mood lighting.
Bedrooms:
  • 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 3
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed, 1 Sofa bed/Futon, Queen-size
  • Bedroom includes a very good quality queen-sized bed with white cotton sheets, down duvets or cotton blankets, down and foam pillows. The sofa bed in the living room area is a double bed (140cm) bed, also very comfortable, with the same linen supply. Both the bed and the sofa bed have night stands, or tables next to the sofa, with good reading lights, independently controlled. Off the bedroom is the bathroom. The bedroom is very romantic as it looks over the main living space of the apartment, which has exquisite evening lighting, all on dimmers, along with the lovely lighting and art in the bedroom area. This apartment is really designed for a couple or two single people who don't mind sharing a living space, or a couple with a child. The sofa bed is really intended for an occasional guest as the living space of the apartment is open.
Entertainment:
  • stereo system
  • TV
  • radio
  • books
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • DVD
  • satellite or cable
  • CD
  • music library
Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • computer available
  • internet access
Outside:
  • balcony
  • parking on street
  • garden
  • 4 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • long term rentals available
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets considered
  • children welcome
  • not suitable for elderly or infirm
Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional
Onsite Equipment:
  • cooler large
  • binoculars
  • deck chairs
  • beach towels
Attractions:
  • babysitting
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • library
  • marina
  • museums
  • playground
  • live theatre
  • restaurants
  • ruins
  • winery tours
  • laundrette - not serviced
  • synagogues
Leisure Activities:
  • eco tourism
  • walking
  • whale watching
  • scenic drives
  • beachcombing
  • gambling casinos
  • sight seeing
Notes: The apartment is furnished in a fun, eclectic style with attention paid to every detail of comfort and need so you can have a great experience of 'living' here - not just visiting. The living room area can comfortably seat 4; dining table 4 at a lovely antique walnut table with comfortable deco arm chairs from the 30's and great lighting throughout. The bed is great--everyone comments about how great it is. The sofa bed is also very comfortable. The apartment is filled with light which beckons you outside to enjoy breakfast, lunch, a glass of wine--whatever on the balcony which is large, comfortable, and filled with flowers & herbs. While there, you will be captivated by the view and village life that unfolds around you--including the church bells reminding you of the time of day (from 7am- 9pm). As one guest said, 'two times a day the guy really gets into playing music with those bells'. I explained to him that was the reminder to come to mass. Delightful - it's a village!

Further details for this holiday apartment rental in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

About Villefranche:

Great beach, fabulous swimming, great walks, exquisite scenery, wonderful restaurants, and lots to explore in our little triangle of beauty (Villefranche, Beaulieu, Cap Ferrat). Take a walk around the old town, around the water's edge walk of the citadel to the Port de la Darse, where boats have and continue to be built for over 500 years. Walk up to the Moyenne Corniche and follow the path up to Mont Boron to Fort Alban and come down the hillside back into Villefranche. Or take one of the prettiest walks in the world, from your doorstep in Villefranche, around the water's edge of Cap Ferrat -- a great day trip with a picnic and swim along the way. Or enjoy the lovely sandy beach of Villefranche and the wonderful swimming, or linger over a great lunch in one of the seaside restaurants. Or attend the superb French language institute, Institut Francais, a month-long immersion program, which is only a 10 minute walk away from this apartment.

Things to do in the area:

But should you get bored with our little triangle, you can hop the train and head to Cannes or Antibes or take the bus to Nice. Cannes is great for shopping, as is Nice. Antibes is great to explore, have lunch, tour the marina and look at all the amazing yachts. Or take the train or bus to Monaco or Menton -- both fabulous in different ways. In Monaco, we love the Oceanographic Institute, exploring the old town, visiting the castle, exploring the Exotic garden and it's incredible grotto (a must for kids -- but adults will also have fun), the casino area and its gardens, the gorgeous Japanese garden and just 'hanging out' in Monaco -- it's such a scene! And then there is lovely Menton -- a fabulous old town, a lovely seaside. And then of course there is old Nice, the Promenade des Anglais and the several days you could spend exploring there. And we haven't even touched on St. Paul de Vence, Grasse, Vence, Eze or some of the other fabulous places within 30 min or less of here.

And there is more...:

If you like to golf, there are some great golf courses in Monaco (unbelievable view over the Med) or Mougins, Cannes, and around. There is scuba diving, sailing, cycling (Lance Armstrong has called this place home -- still hangs out here), and great great walking. St. Tropez, the Var, Gorges du Verdon, Vallee du Roya, Italy, Corsica, Provence -- it is all close by yet you will always love coming back to Villefranche from wherever you visit because it is calm, embracing, nourishing -- a village with a great lifestyle.

This is a very kid friendly place but also a great place to be if you are a romantic couple just wanting to hang out or a retired couple wanting to experience living here for a while. Even as an expatriate you can integrate here quickly as there are alot of expats here. And the French also enjoy mingling with the expat community.

For more information please ask for my website link or my soon to be published blog site about Villefranche.

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Reviews for this holiday apartment rental in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

Sea view, perfect old town location, one bedroom apt with balcony
average rating of 5.0 based on 9 reviews
business
Sea view, perfect old town location, one bedroom apt with balcony
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p59851
+33 (0)680-412597
Villefranche-sur-Mer Nice Area
Villefranche
Dublin, Ireland
5

Lovely stay in beautifully situated apartment

Review Submitted: July 10, 2008 Date of Stay: June 2008
A friend & I stayed is this well very appointed apartment situated in the heart of Ville Franche, one of the more authentic towns in the Cote d'Azur. I would highly recommend this apartment for two people - perfect for a couple and worked very well for two friends. It's decor is appealing, imaginatively done, while providing all the modern amenities. There are plenty of places to eat out in VF but if cooking-in is more your thing, the kitchen is very well equipped and I found shopping in the local shops a treat. The typical south of France beach is about 5 mins away (walking) making swimming & sun bathing very easy. (There are sun umbrellas, beach towels and even buckets and spades in the apartment so no need to bring your own!). We loved coming back to the apartment after a 'hard' days sunbathing or people watching/shopping in Cannes. It has a lovely feel and is a great place to relax and enjoy the view out over the bay of VF to the Cap of Ferat.
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Sea view, perfect old town location, one bedroom apt with balcony
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p59851
+33 (0)680-412597
Villefranche-sur-Mer Nice Area
Deborah K.
5

A little gem in a dazzling locale

Review Submitted: January 14, 2012 Date of Stay: November 2011
What a wonderful experience my daughter and I had renting the Artist's Atelier in Villefrance this past November/December. The apartment surpassed our expectations, was clean and bright, and the location was fabulous for exploring the village and surrounding countryside on foot. The space is identical to the pictures, yet even quainter and more historical than I imagined. And the light and view are indeed perfect for the artist's sensibilities.
The meticulous and instructive brochures provided in the apartment took us on several memorable excursions. Whether walking along the beach just down the steps, dining at Cosmo's, taking the bus to Nice or Monaco, or climbing the hill to the Institute de Francais, the apartment is situated perfectly. The beds are comfy, the breeze through opened windows is fragrant from the herbs on the balcony, and we had plenty of hot water for showers. Furthermore, Shelley is the most pleasant and accomodating landlord I've ever met, and thought of everything to make her tenants comfortable. Her parting gift of a bottle of champagne was a great finishing touch to a great stay.
Couldn't have asked for better..... will definitely be back!
Rating
5 out of 5
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Sea view, perfect old town location, one bedroom apt with balcony
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p59851
+33 (0)680-412597
Villefranche-sur-Mer Nice Area
JULIE AND TIM
Seattle Wa
5

home away from home in old town

Review Submitted: October 18, 2010 Date of Stay: June 2010
My husband and i spent two weeks in this apartment and two weeks in the one above it from June 11-July 11. The apartment is perfect in its location and the amenities it has to offer. Very Clean and beautifully decorated. Comfortable bed, charming view, well equipped kitchen, wireless internet and free phone service to the US. Just the right size. The pictures don't do it justice. We enjoyed speaking with the neighbors and the small town feel of the location. We "lived" with the local french villagers. The butcher shop, boulangerie, bus stop , train station, grocery all convenient. Pleasant walk to the harbor and beach. Nice balcony to enjoy breakfast or a glass of wine and watch the life of the towns people. Our favorite restaurant, La Serre,can be seen from the balcony. Quiet in the evening. We really enjoyed the Saturday market and walked to the Citadel on many occasions just to relax in the garden or to have a picnic. You can spend several weeks here and not tire of it. Besides a great place to live for awhile, Shelley was a wonderful person to work with in managing our stay. She is a great resource for all the little things you need to know and do while in a different country. She assisted us with train tickets, transportation to and from Villefranche and gave us an abundance of information to help us enjoy our stay. Shelley made us a feel like we were family. We would highly recommend staying in Artist's Atelier and Le Beau Balcon. Thankyou Shelley. We will return soon!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Sea view, perfect old town location, one bedroom apt with balcony
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p59851
+33 (0)680-412597
Villefranche-sur-Mer Nice Area
Nancy
Pennsylvania, USA
5

Enchanting Village

Review Submitted: June 21, 2010 Date of Stay: June 2010
Our time in Villefranche and the Rivera was made very special by staying in this lovely apartment. We quickly felt so at home and the owner, Shelley could not have done more to make our stay perfect from beginning to end. She set the stage with a gift of flowers and regional wine. We were able to tour the surrounding areas with such ease witnessing firsthand the many beautiful and breathtaking sites in this region. Our vacation was enhanced by our stay in our eligant, clean, well equiped apartment with a view of the Mediterrean Sea and with easy access to local shopping, markets and restaurants. We would highly recommend making this vacation apartment your home away from home.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Sea view, perfect old town location, one bedroom apt with balcony
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p59851
+33 (0)680-412597
Villefranche-sur-Mer Nice Area
Olivia and John
Dublin, Ireland
5

The Artist’s Atelier, Villefranche

Review Submitted: June 7, 2010 Date of Stay: May 2010
We have holidayed in Villefranche for several years but this was our first experience of Shelley’s wonderful hospitality. The Artist’s Atelier apartment exceeded our expectations in every respect. Beautifully laid out, a pristine and delightful living space, where we were able to relax by ourselves or to entertain friends, in equal comfort. Furniture and fittings provided were generous and to the highest standard we have ever encountered. We felt at home immediately in the ‘vieille ville’ neighbourhood – central, convenient to amenities and shops but so peaceful and welcoming. Shelley herself could not have been a better or more accommodating hostess – always a great pleasure to deal with. She provided us with a ‘Riviera Experience’ which was perfect, one which we hope to repeat for many years into the future.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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5 out of 5
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