7 nights · Nice, France Riviera · Departs Villefranche-sur-Mer (France) · Visiting Ajaccio, Porto Vecchio, Bastia, Ile Rousse · Aboard CroisiEurope on the ms La Belle des Oceans
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| Cruise line | CroisiEurope |
|---|---|
| Ship | ms La Belle des Oceans |
| Duration | 7 nights |
| Port calls | 5 |
| Departures | 24 sailings |
| From fare | $2,659 per person |
| Year built | 1989 |
| Guests | 129 |
| Cabins | 62 |
| Crew | 70 |
| Length | 102 m |
| Beam | 15 m |
| Cruising speed | 18.0 kn |
Villefranche-sur-Mer makes an unusually graceful first impression: pastel houses rise above one of the Riviera’s deepest natural harbors. Wander the old town’s narrow lanes, then visit the 16th-century citadel and its museums. Jean Cocteau’s painted Chapel of Saint-Pierre adds a distinctive local detail. Nearby trains connect you with Nice; roads lead to Èze and the wider Côte d’Azur.
Ajaccio brings Corsica’s character within easy reach of the quay. France’s island capital pairs a sheltered gulf with pastel façades, a lively old town and mountain ridges above the harbor. Napoleon Bonaparte was born here in 1769; his birthplace is now a museum. From Place Foch, browse the market before following narrow lanes to the cathedral and waterfront cafés. Allow time for a swim or a scenic drive along the coast, where coves and clear water reward exploration.
Porto-Vecchio pairs a fortified Genoese old town with a working marina on Corsica’s sheltered southeastern coast. Walk its steep lanes to the citadel walls, then pause over the Gulf, where yachts anchor beneath the hills. Beyond town, the pale sands and clear water of Santa Giulia and Palombaggia make two of Corsica’s finest beach stops. For a change of pace, see the old salt pans or head inland to Alta Rocca’s villages and wooded ridges.
Bastia is Corsica’s northern gateway, where ferries, fishing boats and café terraces meet beneath a steeply rising old town. Begin around the old port in Terra Vecchia, then climb into Terra Nova’s citadel. Pause at Saint-Jean-Baptiste, whose twin bell towers define Bastia’s skyline. From Place Saint-Nicolas, one of France’s largest squares, watch local life unfold over a coffee. For a change of pace, drive north toward Cap Corse, where fishing villages and rugged headlands frame the coast.
L’Île-Rousse was founded in 1758 by Corsican leader Pasquale Paoli, who sought a port beyond Genoese control. Its name comes from the red porphyry islets guarding the bay, visible from Île de la Pietra’s lighthouse. Shaded Place Paoli and the covered market offer a compact introduction to Balagne life. Walk the waterfront, swim at the town beach, or take the narrow-gauge train along the coast to Calvi.
Villefranche-sur-Mer makes an unusually graceful first impression: pastel houses rise above one of the Riviera’s deepest natural harbors. Wander the old town’s narrow lanes, then visit the 16th-century citadel and its museums. Jean Cocteau’s painted Chapel of Saint-Pierre adds a distinctive local detail. Nearby trains connect you with Nice; roads lead to Èze and the wider Côte d’Azur.
Published September 24, 2026
Last updated October 11, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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