Destinations → Mediterranean → Côte d'Azur → Villefranche-sur-Mer

Port de la Darse / Port de la Santé

Historic natural harbour between Nice and Monaco. 320 berths, max LOA 45 m, max draft 4.5 m. Pump-out, WiFi, electricity. Quiet alternative to major hubs.

Marina illustration.

Marina profile

Villefranche-sur-Mer

One of the deepest natural harbours in the Mediterranean, operated by Ville de Villefranche-sur-Mer. 320 berths, premium tier, sheltered position. Data from Ville de Villefranche-sur-Mer official website, accessed September 2026.

Berth specifications

Total berths: 320
Max LOA: 45 m
Max draft: 4.5 m
No superyacht berths
Year-round access

Power & utilities

Shore power: 16 A, 32 A three-phase
Potable water at berths
WiFi
Grey/black water pump-out
Waste collection

Services

No fuel on site (nearby)
No concierge
Basic security
Sheltered natural harbour

Character

Natural harbour setting

Villefranche's bay is one of the few natural deep-water anchorages on the French Riviera. The port sits in a protected bay with minimal swell, making it a preferred shelter in easterly conditions. No major events; quiet, village atmosphere.

Berth access

Availability & booking

Permanent / annual

Managed by Ville de Villefranche-sur-Mer. Generally more available than superyacht hubs; suits vessels <45 m.

Seasonal

Year-round operation. Summer demand moderate; popular with cruising yachts transiting Nice–Monaco.

Transit

Transient berths regularly available. Convenient stop between Nice and Monaco.

Indicative notes

Natural deep-water bay — excellent shelter
No fuel on site; plan accordingly
Walking distance to village restaurants and train station
NEEDS_HUMAN: Commercial rates, real-time availability

Deeper reading

Journal articles referencing French Riviera marinas.

Choosing marina berths for superyachts — Decision framework with Mediterranean benchmarks

Sources & verification

Data provenance

Ville de Villefranche-sur-Mer — Port

villefranche-sur-mer.fr/port — Official berth specifications, services. Accessed 2026-09-17.

Marina taxonomy v1.0

Internal structured data: docs/marina-taxonomy.json — Villefranche-sur-Mer entry, updated 2026-09-17.