Artistes Tresor

Enlarge

1 of 22

Slideshow

loading photos

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

Apartment |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Villefranche Old Town in Villefranche Sur Mer

From £1166 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

Be the first to write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, no pets allowed

About the home

'Artistes Tresor' is located in the best position in town in the heart of the old village of Villefranche Sur Mer, This beautiful spacious apartment with it's large terrace and breathtaking view overlooking the bay and sea cannot be captured in a photograph. The many returning clients are considered 'family' members who all share this well kept secret. Villefranche is the perfect setting for a wonderful holiday and with its micro-climate makes it special all year round. Enter the doorway of the house built in the 17th century and be greeted by a view that is unforgetable. The local agent described the apartment, renovated by the artist owner to the highest standard, as 'giving the feeling of being in another poetic world'. Discover all that VIllefranche has to offer moments away. Great restaurants, a wonderful beach a few minutes walk away and the village full of history and charm. There are local shops with everything you need right next door, the train at the end of the road goes all along the coast with Monte Carlo or Nice only ten minutes in either direction or the famous market at Ventimillia only 40 minutes away. Without doubt this is one of the worlds most beautiful locations

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Everyone who comes up the stairs into this apartment are amazed by how it exceeds their expectations. The superb view and terrace just cannot be captured on camera. You will be delighted with your choice and by the village atmosphere and this central location.
Mattie is an artist and her work is dotted around the apartment. The apartment is renovated to the highest standard. We take great pride in the standard of accommodation and cleanliness we provide. Our beds are top quality as this is our own home out of season. We only have cotton bed linen. We have wi fi internet access.
You will be greeted with a bottle of wine on your arrival.
We have wireless internet access.
There are ceiling fans in the bedrooms

Further details outdoors:
The lovely terrace has a view that is priceless.

The patio doors slide all the way to the wall so that in the summer the outside becomes the inside. Plenty of room to seat six around the table for a dinner party al fresco!

Conditions

Changeover day is Saturday to Saturday.

We take a 30% deposit and the balance is required six weeks before arrival. A damage deposit is held in cash and is refunded on check out. We charge 180 euros service charge which covers bed linen and towels and electricity. Both are paid to the manager on arrival.

Photos

 

Enlarge

Wonderful terrace with view of the Bay

 

Enlarge

The glass doors to the terrace slide back to the wall.

 

Enlarge

Dining table and Kitchen

 

Enlarge

authentic village view from this lovely double bedroom

The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Alpes-Maritimes region

Villefranche is situated 4kms from Nice Centre and 7km from Nice International airport. A well kept secret as it retains it's charm due to lack of major hotels nearby. You can happily spend all your time in the Village enjoying discovering it's wonderful history and why artists such as Jean Cocteau and Sommerset Maughan loved this area so much. In the 60's the music of the Rolling Stones could be heard across the bay as they had a villa on Cap Ferrat. Yet the village still retains it's authentic feeling. Villefranche also benefits from a micro-climate which means that the suns shines all year round making it perfect for a winter break. If you do wish to venture forth, the train which is 7 minutes away runs all along the coast. Nice or Monaco are ten minutes away or you can be in Italy in 40 minutes. The wonderful village of Eze is 20 minutes by car or St Paul de Vence, Cannes and Antibes about 40 minutes. All can be reached by public transport so you can easily be without a car. However, there is parking available nearby. This is the best location on this fabulous coast by far.

The Villefranche Sur Mer / Villefranche Old Town area

The Village itself is full of history and dates back to the 12th century. There are weekly tours around the village and Citadel. The oldest street runs below the apartment. Jean Cocteau is famous was having lived in Villefranche and the chapel was designed by him. He stayed at the Hotel Welcome which is in front of the apartment. There are regular festivals in the Citadel and village celebrations which take place during the year. Each Sunday there is an antique market in the square.

How to get there

Artistes Tresor What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

Reset Map

Fly to Nice Airport. Take 20 to 40 minutes to get to Villefranche.
Auto Europe for car rentals and collect a car at the airport.
By train to Nice and onto Villefranche by train. The station is at the end of the road.

Activities near Villefranche Sur Mer

Guestbook for Artistes Tresor

Beautiful apartment with large terrace looking over the Meditteranean sea
+44 (0)207-6861213
Villefranche-sur-Mer Nice Area
Rating
5 out of 5
5
Excellent, would highly recommend
jeremy london
Review Submitted: August 23, 2010 Date of Stay: August 2010
Just back from a week here, would highly recommend it on all fronts. The view from balcony is fantastic, internet access (crucial for us) was fast and easy, the kitchen was very well equipped, and the location superb (in fact, the best you could get) - train station and buses a short walk away, newspaper shop, supermarket, bakery just outside the door. Much better value than staying at the Welcome Hotel (where we usually stay). There certainly are steps to climb, but that's Villefranche - there are fewer steps to climb from the beach to the train station, and just walking anywhere in Villefranche means steps, steps, steps! So don't be put off by this. It has AC but we didn't need it because it is well ventilated, and we also liked Mattie's art which makes the place homely. I don't like sun that much, so the retractable canopy over balcony was great. Modern, easy to tidy and keep clean, and enough space that we didn't feel crowded.
Recommended for: Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Love this review that says it all! It has made my day. Don't forget the out of season months which are lovely too!! Hope to see you soon, Mattie

Artistes Tresor
We loved the place. australia
Review Submitted: July 26, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
Artistes Tresor was the perfect spot for our family rendezvous in the South of France. Perfectly situated within the old town, its third story elevation up an old staircase provided a panorama and level of comfort that one desperately hopes for in a holiday apartment but rarely encounters.

The view from the balcony across the harbour towards the Rothschild Chateau is second to none, and with the life of the town directly at the foot of the stairs on the street outside with a multitude of restaurants, a safe beach, and local food suppliers just moments away there was very little need to budge far from the calm of the balcony if all one felt like was a relaxing break by the sea. Alternatively, if you fancy venturing to other parts of the south coast, the public transport options are astonishingly good, inexpensive, and within very easy reach of the apartment.

This was a great base for us to explore the region and experience many of the renowned art galleries and museums, fabulous local produce, lovely restaurants and the incredibly well maintained and friendly beach.

The apartment has been established with a great deal of care and is managed locally with the same level of generosity and diligence. I would recommend this apartment to anyone wanting to experience life in the South of France and would certainly jump at the chance to return.
Recommended for: Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Romantic Getaway

Rating
5 out of 5
Wonderful place!
Capricorn Toronto, Canada
Review Submitted: June 8, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
My husband and I have just returned after spending a lovely week in Villefranche. After a long flight it was a joy to finally relax in this very charming apartment. The view alone made the trip worth while! The rooms were clean and spacious and the beds were comfy. Kitchen had everything we needed. The location in town was perfect too. We rented a scooter but train travel would be easy as the train station is only a very short walk from the apartment. All very convenient. This apartment would easily accommodate three couples or a family.

The only thing to note is that there are quite a few stairs to climb (to the apartment and throughout the village). If you have limited mobility it would prove problematic. If you enjoy this type of exercise you'll be fine! (And fit!)

We look forward to our next visit!
Recommended for: Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway

5 out of 5
Perfection on the Cote D'Azur
Simon and Atsuko London
Review Submitted: October 5, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
This beautiful apartment has everything you would wish for to spend a relaxing time in one of the hidden gems of the Cote D'Azur. Set centrally in Villefranche-sur-Mer and with stunning 180 degree views of the bay, harbour, Cap Ferrat and the corniches, the location is absolutely perfect.
We spent our honeymoon here and completely fell in love with the village and the apartment.
Internally, the owner (who is an artist) has created a really lovely ambience with the clean modern design delicately balanced with her own impressionistic artworks of the village and surroundings and many original features of the 17th century building.
The apartment is very spacious and has two bedrooms at the rear looking out over the pretty and historic streets, squares and churches and has another bedroom at the front which (like the living room) leads straight out onto the balcony and that view!
Though we visited Villefranche in August and it was of course busy, the village and surrounding area is so beautiful and varied that there was never any sense of being hemmed in. At other times of year no doubt all of these characteristics will ebb and flow with the seasons and the nigh on perfect climate make for endless joyl
There are many places to visit within the village including still a small,working fishing harbour with live catch, Jean Cocteau's famous painted chapel, a huge bastide, a long, clean and beautiful beach with the calmest and most bouyant sea water and of course a very good choice of restaurants (but do consult guide books and locals as they vary quite a lot).
The surrounding area includes Nice and Monaco both very close by but far enough away (!) as well as many artistic retreats and sites. We spent a most amazing day at the incredible pink Villa Rothschild (and gardens) on Cap Ferrat which is thoroughly recommended.
You do not need a car as everything is within walking distance in the village and the public transport (both trains and buses) is excellent. We also found the locals to be very helpful and friendly.
We almost don't want to go back as it would be so hard to have a better time - but we'll almost certainly be tempted!
This apartment, in this setting provided everything we'd hoped for from a visit to the Cote D'Azur.
Recommended for: Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway

5 out of 5
The treasure of Villefranche
Kristine A Oslo
Review Submitted: October 12, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
We had the pleasure of renting this apartment a week in Sept./Oct. 2009. The apartment looked stunning in the photographs on the internet, and it fulfilled all our expectations and more.

The location could not be better in the midst of old town, the terrace and its view is superb. Further, the apartment is modern and very comfortable (not to mention the good beds!), and the decorations dot the i's. Finally, all practical arrangments went smoothly, and a very nice lady met us in the apartment and shared a lot of practical information.

Thank you - we will be back, if we may! :)
Recommended for: Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway


My husband and I and our 23 year old daughter, had a wonderful time at the apartment.
We hired a car ~ perhaps we didn’t need one on reflection, but it did give us the freedom to visit inland. Several times we travelled by bus ~ so easy as the bus stops were just steps away from the apartment, went to Monaco/Monte Carlo and a couple of times to Nice, liked the standard 1 euro bus fare rate.
Villefranche is the loveliest spot. Great just watching the world and the cruise liners go by from the waterfront bars, wandering around choosing places to have dinner/coffee/ice creams. Also enjoyed the ‘beach’ (an unexpected bonus as we didn’t realise there was one!) spotlessly clean, absolutely no radios allowed and patrolled by many lifeguards ~ very relaxing and we even found tree shaded benches to sit on!
The apartment itself is lovely and the view over the bay ~ early evenings with a glass of something, watching departing cruise liners and then the lights starting to twinkle around the bay was time well spent!
An enjoyable holiday, Villefranche exceeded our expectations ~ it’s got everything we’d imagined a South of France destination to have; unexpected squares in the old quarter, craft market (lovely jewellery), antiques market, tiny shops, alleys leading to the seafront... just wish we’d gone for longer!
Best wishes
Joan


Artistes Tresor
We loved the place. austrlia
Review Submitted: July 26, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
Artistes Tresor was the perfect spot for our family rendezvous in the South of France. Perfectly situated within the old town, its third story elevation up an old staircase provided a panorama and level of comfort that one desperately hopes for in a holiday apartment but rarely encounters.

"This was out first visit to France and we have loved every minute! Villefranche is truly amazing - relaxing, beautiful and fun - all at once. The apartment was perfectly located and very comfortable. We loved the view and found everything we needed. Cannes, Monaco and Eze and all the little trips made the days fly by. We can't wait to come back. Thank you for all your help. See you soon" The Brust family, Jacksonville Florida. January 2008

The view from the balcony across the harbour towards the Rothschild Chateau is second to none, and with the life of the town directly at the foot of the stairs on the street outside with a multitude of restaurants, a safe beach, and local food suppliers just moments away there was very little need to budge far from the calm of the balcony if all one felt like was a relaxing break by the sea. Alternatively, if you fancy venturing to other parts of the south coast, the public transport options are astonishingly good, inexpensive, and within very easy reach of the apartment.

This was a great base for us to explore the region and experience many of the renowned art galleries and museums, fabulous local produce, lovely restaurants and the incredibly well maintained and friendly beach.

The apartment has been established with a great deal of care and is managed locally with the same level of generosity and diligence. I would recommend this apartment to anyone wanting to experience life in the South of France and would certainly jump at the chance to return.
Recommended for: Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Romantic Getaway

"your apartment has a breathtaking view and the location is ideal. We had a wonderful week here and hope we can return someday. During our stay we had lots of fun. We went to Monte Carlo, Nice and Ventimiglia. We also rented a boat and went fishing."
Thanks for a great stay!" The Murray family August 2006

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	29 Oct 11	24 Dec 11	1399€ 1399	0-	0-	1 Week
	24 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	1599€ 1599	0-	0-	1 Week
	7 Jan 12	3 Mar 12	1500€ 1500	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Mar 12	7 Jul 12	2020€ 2020	0-	0-	1 Week
	7 Jul 12	8 Sep 12	2200€ 2200	0-	0-	1 Week
	8 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	2020€ 2020	0-	0-	1 Week
	27 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	1495€ 1495	0-	0-	1 Week
	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	1599€ 1599	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

The rates above exclude Easter and the Grand Prix period.

A 40% deposit initial payment is require at the time of booking and the balance is required eight weeks before the rental period.

There is a one off cleaning and utility charge of 195 euros which is paid to my manager on arrival in Villefranche together with a refundable damage deposit in cash. We are happy to hold the damage deposit in the currency of your choice for your convenience.

Linen and towels are included in the rental rates. All sheets are finest cotton.

We do not supply beach towels!

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Contact the owner

* Required fields Please check the following errors: First name * Last name * Email *   Did you mean ""? Yes / No Phone number Arrival date Departure date   Ignore calendar - enquire anway No. of adults No. of children Message * Email me special offers and holiday ideas T&Cs

You are contacting Mattie Silman Landline +44 0207 6861213 Mobile +44 07961 152108 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2012. This apartment has so far received 0 reviews.