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Saint-Pierre des Pecheurs Chapel
Beautiful church decorated by Jean Cocteau with frescoes
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Located near the port in Villefranche is the tiny chapel of Saint Peter, patron saint of fishermen.
Probably dating back from the 16th century, the chapel was used by 20th-century fishermen as a place to store their material and to solve their differences. The chapel is obvious for its pink, yellow and white façade.
Inside, it houses some wonderful frescoes of Saint Peter, painted by Jean Cocteau in 1957. It was his first painted chapel and it depicts five main images, two scenes of Mediterranean life and three dedicated to the life of Saint Peter.
When to come
Opening hours
- April - September: From 10:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00
- October - March: From 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
- Closed on Monday
- Annual closure from mid-November to mid-December
How to get passes
Tickets cost 3€.
