Port de la Darse, Nice

Name: Port de la Darse
Address: Nice, France

#17 among attractions in Nice

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The dock of Villefranche-sur-Mer is the historical port of this city in the Alpes-Maritimes, on the French Riviera. It is the former arsenal of the Duchy of Savoy, which later became the Kingdom of Sardinia. The main buildings of the port are protected by the Monuments historiques since 1991.

Coordinates: 43°41'55"N, 7°18'31"E

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Day trips

Port de la Darse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Grotte du Lazaret, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Jardin botanique "Les Cèdres".

1 miE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Historical place
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Nice
26 min walk • Nestled on the serene peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild stands as a testament to the opulence and grandeur of the Belle Époque era. This sumptuous museum, once a private residence, was built by Baroness Béatrice de Rothschild, an...
0.9 miSW
Famed cave known for prehistoric remains
Grotte du Lazaret, Nice
23 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Nice on the French Riviera lies the Grotte du Lazaret, a prehistoric site that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of ancient humans. This archaeological gem, located at the foot of Mont Boron, has become a vital source of...
0.4 miNE
Area
Villefranche-sur-Mer, Nice
10 min walk • Villefranche-sur-Mer is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region on the French Riviera and is located south-west of the Principality of Monaco, which is just west of the French-Italian border.
1 miSE
Park
Jardin botanique "Les Cèdres", Nice
27 min walk • The Jardin botanique "Les Cèdres", often called simply Les Cèdres or the Jardin de la villa "Les Cèdres", is a private botanical garden located at 57 Avenue Denis Séméria, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
1 miNE
Vernacular architecture, Memorial, Forts and castles
Villa Leopolda, Nice
25 min walk • The Villa La Leopolda is a large detached villa in Villefranche-sur-Mer, in the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera. The villa is situated in 18 acres of grounds. The villa has had several notable owners including Gianni and Marella Agnelli, Izaak and Dorothy J.
0.9 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Memorial
Villa Beau Site, Nice
23 min walk • Villa Beau Site is a historic mansion in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. It was built from 1885 to 1890, and it was designed by architect Sébastien-Marcel Biasini. It has been listed as an official national monument since July 27, 1987.
1.4 miSE
Area
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Nice
37 min walk • Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in Southeastern France. In 2017, it had a population of 1,573.
0.5 miW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Fort du Mont-Alban, Nice
12 min walk • The fort of Mount Alban is a military fortification. Built between 1557 and 1560 on the eponymous hill between Nice and the harbor of Villefranche, it is one of the rare testimonies of military architecture of the middle of the 16th century in...
1 miW
Museum
Terra Amata Archaeological Site, Nice
25 min walk • Terra Amata is an archaeological site in open air located on the slopes of Mount Boron in Nice, at a level 26 meters above the current sea level of the Mediterranean. It was discovered and excavated in 1966 by Henry de Lumley.
1.3 miNE
Village, Area
Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Nice
33 min walk • Beaulieu-sur-Mer, commonly referred to simply as Beaulieu, is a seaside commune on the French Riviera between Nice and the Principality of Monaco.
~1210 ftNE
Forts and castles
Citadelle Saint-Elme, Nice
6 min walk • The Saint-Elme citadel located in Villefranche-sur-Mer is a historical monument that is part of a larger military architectural complex that includes the Fort du Mont Alban, the Saint-Hospice tower in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and the battery in...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Port de la Darse?

Nearby attractions include Citadelle Saint-Elme, Nice (6 min walk), Saint-Pierre Chapel, Nice (10 min walk), Villefranche-sur-Mer, Nice (10 min walk), St. Michael's Church, Nice (11 min walk).

How to get to Port de la Darse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Port de la Darse:

Bus

Corderie • Lines: 80 (2 min walk)
Darse - Capitainerie • Lines: 80 (4 min walk)

Train

Villefranche-sur-Mer (17 min walk)
Nice Riquier (27 min walk)

Tram

Saint-Jean d'Angély Université • Lines: 1 (31 min walk)
Saint-Roch (31 min walk)

Ferry

Nice Ferry Terminal (32 min walk)