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Sailing Closer to Home
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Sailing Closer to Home There has been much talk in recent months
for attracting the world’s rich and famous. During
of the new destinations that Star Clippers will
the day, this is the perfect place in which to soak
sail to, with exciting new itineraries in exotic
up the Mediterranean sun, whilst the evenings
locations such as Indonesia, Singapore, and
are ablaze with casinos, high-end restaurants, and
Thailand. These will commence later this year,
dazzling nightlife. A one-night stay prior to your
following the Star Clipper’s ocean voyage along
cruise will provide a fascinating insight into the
the Suez Canal. For those wanting to take
culture and lifestyle of southern France.
full advantage of the Mediterranean summer, however, there are also many exciting cruise
Corsica
itineraries to choose from.
Following your departure from Cannes, you will spend the best part of three days on the island
One particular itinerary of note is the Corsica,
of Corsica. The first Corsican destination on the
Italy & Regatta St. Tropez cruise, which will
itinerary is Lile Rousse, which is renowned for
see you sail out of the glamorous French city
its prestigious yacht clubs that are represented
of Cannes on board the Star Flyer. Following
in the harbour. The next stop is in Figari, which
departure, you will sail to the islands of Corsica
is known for its long-stretching golden beaches,
and Îles d’Hyères as well as French destinations
presenting the perfect spot in which to soak up the
such as Sanary-Sur-Mer and St. Tropez. We take
Mediterranean sun.
a closer look at some of the highlights you will be able to experience during this 7-night cruise.
Later, in the afternoon, you will visit Bonifacio known for its dramatic land-locked harbour and
Cannes
citadel town, which is perched atop of a seemingly
Beautiful beaches are linked together by cobbled
impenetrable cliff. Your time in Corsica comes
streets in this fabulous French city, which is known
to an end with a visit to the island’s capital city,
Ajaccio, where you will be able to delve into the
Chapelle Notre Dame-de-Pitie, which was built in
history of Napoleon and even visit the house in
1560, will provide you with a breath-taking view
which he was born.
over the whole of Sanary-Sur-Mer. Other sites of significance in the town include the 19th-century
Îles d’Hyères
Eglise Saint Nazaire gothic revival church and Tour
The Îles d’Hyères is an island group made up of
romaine, a 14th-century medieval construction.
four Mediterranean islands, each of which is no larger than 1,300 hectares. Each of the islands was
St. Tropez
bought by the French government in the 1970s,
Made famous by Brigitte Bardot, the French Riviera
which has proven beneficial as it has prevented
town of Saint-Tropez has long been a renowned
against over-development. The result? Nothing but
destination for the rich and famous. The waterfront
endless beaches, an extensive lush green national
is home to a variety of grandiose stores and elegant
park and several charming villages. A visit to the
cafes, which are perfect for sitting outside and
largest island, Porquerolles, will provide you with
people watching. Wander further into the town
many long-lasting memories of idyllic paradise.
and you’ll find quieter surroundings and a number of historical monuments. If you get a chance, it is
Sanary-Sur-Mer
worth visiting the Musee de l’Annonciade, an old
After spending the best part of the day in
converted church which has become home to an
Porquerolles, you will sail onto the Provençal town
inspiring collection of post-Impressionist, Fauve
of Sanary-Sur-Mer in the evening. A visit to the
and other 20th-century art.
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