Villafranca territory comprises both hills and a plain, where the town is located. This area abounds with historical villages, scattered over a beautiful, green countryside. The whole area, as the rest of the Val di Magra, is of great interest for the tourist interested in nature and art. Along with from Filetto and Fornoli, Bagnone as well is worth a visit for its peculiar structure and for the castles nearby.

Filetto
It was founded in Byzantine times; its corner towers are still standing and its well square hosts a number of summer events. In old times the forest of Filetto was considered a holy place, where pagan gods were worshipped; nowadays, in August, a huge feast celebrates San Genesio.

Fornoli
It is the first village going up the valley. The church of Santa Maria di Groppofosco, also called Chiesaccia, is worth a visit; its first structure dates from Roman times. Next to the church, an old farm is what remains of an old hostel, that once served one of the main crossing on the river.