Hôtel La Flore

The hotel offers Standard Double Rooms, rooms with a terrace and sea view, Prestige Rooms and a Family Room. They accommodate two people, except for the Family Room, which is designed for four. Room sizes range from 19 to 32 m². All rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV, and are also soundproofed.

Features vary from room to room. Some overlook the sea or pool and have a balcony or terrace. The Prestige Double Room with Sea View combines a terrace with a spa bath, while the 32 m² Family Room has sleeping arrangements for four guests. The Standard Double Room has either two single beds or one double bed. Another 27 m² double room has a jacuzzi, a terrace and a balcony, as well as a double bed.

The hotel brings together several places to relax and practical services to suit different kinds of stay. The outdoor swimming pool has a shallow end, a swim-up bar, sun loungers, parasols and pool or beach towels. A garden, a sun terrace and outdoor furniture let you enjoy the open-air spaces. A fitness centre and sauna complete the leisure facilities.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Guests can also make use of a bar, an on-site café and room-service breakfast; wine and champagne are available. Room service, daily housekeeping and a concierge are among the services offered. A shared lounge with a TV, a safe and a lift are also available. Private parking must be booked in advance and costs €10 per day. Facilities for guests with reduced mobility and family rooms are among the hotel’s amenities.

Villefranche-sur-Mer stretches around a deep bay on the French Riviera, between hillsides that slope down to the sea and the harbour quays. Hôtel La Flore overlooks the bay, in an area where the old town retains narrow lanes, colourful façades and a maritime atmosphere. The pebble beaches and seafront promenades lend a seaside feel to a stay. The neighbourhood suits travellers who want to combine swimming, heritage and trips to Nice or Monaco.

The Saint-Elme Citadel, with its ramparts and museums, is 330 m from the hotel. In the old lanes, Rue Obscure is a distinctive vaulted passageway, while Saint-Pierre Chapel is associated with frescoes by Jean Cocteau. Villefranche-sur-Mer railway station, 900 m away, connects the town with other coastal destinations; buses also run along the coast. Nice, with its old town, markets and museums, is an option for a day trip, as are the walks around Cap Ferrat.

In summer, the beaches and terraces draw more visitors; spring and early autumn often bring days well suited to seaside walks. You could start the day with a visit to the citadel, continue with a swim at Plage des Marinières and finish around the harbour. Nice Côte d’Azur Airport is 6 km from the hotel. A car also lets you follow the coast to Monaco and nearby villages, while trains and buses make it easy to travel between coastal towns.