Overlooking one of the most beautiful harbors in the world, Villefranche-sur-Mer and its 16th century Citadel, listed as a historic monument, offer you an exceptional and unexpected setting.
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In 1543, war broke out on our shores as Barbarossa's 110 galleys landed in Villefranche, raiding, burning and devastating everything in their path. An early example of bastioned fortification, the Citadelle of Villefranche-sur-Mer was built from 1554 onwards by order of Emmanuel-Philibert of Savoy, to plans by Italian engineer Gian Maria Olgiatti, in order to prevent any assault from the sea.
Since Savoie became part of France in 1860, the Citadelle has been used as a military base by the...
Since Savoie became part of France in 1860, the Citadelle has been used as a military base by the...
Services
Temporary exhibition
Shows
Theatre
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Film room
Parking
Meeting room
Public WC
Auditorium
Exhibition space
Sound engineering
Video projector
- Activities
- Temporary exhibition
- Shows
- Theatre
- Activity
- Equipment
- Film room
- Parking
- Meeting room
- Public WC
- Auditorium
- Exhibition space
- Sound engineering
- Video projector
- Screen
- Wifi in room
- Air conditioning
- Services
- Room hire
- Available for private hire
- Concert/events
- Convention
- Family Reception/drinks reception
- Exhibition/trade fair
- Seminar/meeting
Openings
From 1 January 2025 until 30 April 2025 - Open everyday
From 2 May 2025 until 24 December 2025 - Open everyday
From 26 December 2025 until 31 December 2025 - Open everyday
