CHARTER FRANCE

This iconic cruising destination promises glamour, celebrity, and sophistication along an alluring coastline

Cruise along the French Riviera, a ultra-exclusive, lavish vacation destination known as one of the world’s first resorts, and to this day maintains its magnetic allure. Its reputation for being the playground of the rich and famous is well-deserved, offering the elite traveler a host of glamorous events, an action-packed social scene, beautiful architecture, rich history, and of course, stunning beaches.

This popular tourist spot lends itself perfectly to yacht exploration. Its coastline offers breathtaking bays, secluded anchorages, high-end marinas, and pockets of pristine waterway where you can drop anchor and find a quiet beach or bay. The offerings on shore are just as enticing, including some of the best restaurants and beach bars of the 1960s to the newest hot-spot nightclubs and high-end restaurants of today.

The French Riviera is home to some of the most renowned resort towns in the world, including Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Sainte-Maxime, Juan-les-Pins, and Saint-Tropez, just to name a few. This long stretch of coastline along the beautiful Mediterranean Sea offers a myriad of ports, marinas, and anchorages, making it the quintessential summer yachting destination.

If such famed events as the Cannes Film Festival or Monaco Grand Prix interest you, be sure to schedule your trip in May and plan your itinerary to experience them in the most elite way, aboard your charter. No matter when you travel to this extravagant destination, the French Riviera is certain to impress.

Nice

Nice, the capital of the Cote D’Azur, has drawn several artists and writers to its unique views. With its golden sandy beaches, fantastic weather, and luxury feel, this city is the perfect destination to experience the glamour lifestyle. Thousands of tourists from across the globe travel to one of the most charming, historic and beautiful cities in France.

Things To Do

Stroll Along the Promenade des Anglais

Grab a cocktail and walk along the shores of Nice’s famous 2.5 mile Promenade des Anglais. Make sure to view the collection of 6,000 pieces of artwork at the Le Negresco Hotel.

Visit Old Town Streets

Explore the picturesque maze of cobblestone streets in Nice’s oldest neighborhood., dating back to the 17th century. If you are looking for a sweet treat, make a stop at the square’s Fenocchio Glacier for a refreshing gelato.

Shopping

Galeries Lafayette - Department store full of treasures

Alziari - The perfect spot to purchase oil, tapenade, and other delicacies.

La Part Des Anges - Go where all the star chefs come for tastings.

RESTAURANTS & NIGHT LIFE

Nespo

La Petite Maison

JAN

Anitbes

Antibes, one of the most romantic towns on the Mediterranean coast, is the center of yachting in the south of France. Stroll along the Promenade Amiral-de Grasse on the crest of Vauban’s seawalls. And make sure to view the impressive collection in the Musee Picasso!

Things To Do

Rue de la Republique

Cours Massena

Chapelle St. Bernardin

Pebre d’Ai

Musee Picasso

RESTAURANTS & NIGHT LIFE

Mamo Michelangelo

Eden-Roc Hôtel & Restaurant

Villefranche Sur Mer

The pretty town of Villefranche-Sur-Mer is a perfect base from which to explore. Like many medieval villages, the narrow cobblestone and bricked streets slope steeply down towards the sea. Many little restaurants line the streets and a visit to the nearing hilltop village of Eze is a must.

Things To Do

Visit Saint Elme Citadel

Overlook the harbor in Villefranche at this 16th Century fortress. This site features a myriad of museums inside, an open-air theatre, and gorgeous gardens.

Explore Old Town

Set your sites on the rows of colorful painted houses in Old Town. Displaying pastel shutters and mystical winding roads, this town is perfect for a relaxing stroll.

Rue Obscure

Also known as the “Dark Street”, the Rue Obscure is an underground passageway, dating back to the year 1260, where locals used to hide from invaders.

RESTAURANTS & NIGHT LIFE

Le Mayssa Beach

La Mère Germaine

L’Aparté Le Cosmo

Cannes

A resort town, known for its international film festival, Cannes is the perfect luxury getaway. The streets are lined with remarkable boutiques and palatial hotels. You can also take a stroll along its famed sandy beaches.

Things To Do

Iles De Lerins

Named after saints, two wooded inslets St. Honorat and St Marguerite, are the perfect sites for historical monk culture just off the coast of Cannes.

Le Suquet

Visit this historic town that is lined with pastel-colored houses and cobbled streets. You can grab ice cream as you wander the streets at Vilfeu Glacier.

Explore the streets on a Vespa

With an expert guide, have fun zipping around the streets on Cannes on a Vespa.

Carlton Terrace

RESTAURANTS & NIGHT LIFE

La Môme

La Petite Maison

Le Fouquet’s

MANDELIEU-LA NAPOULE

Around the bay from Cannes is the enticing seaside escape of Mandelieu La Napoule, known for its mountain range of red rock that descends into the Mediterranean. Visit the Château de la Napoule and stroll through the garden, or walk the path up San Peyre, a volcano that rises above the town, and enjoy magnificent views of the Riviera.

Things To Do

Château de la Napoule

The Château de la Napoule is a restored French castle, located in Mandelieu-la-Napoule. This historical landmark offers some lovely gardens that are listed by the French Ministry of Culture as among the Notable gardens of France.

Climb up to Mount San Peyre

Formed by an eruption over 250 million years ago and rising 430 feet above sea level, Mount San Peyre sits as a volcanic dome at the south of the town which can be easily hiked by following the path to the summit. From here you can enjoy a stunning view of the French Riviera. Take the path that leads toward the sea when you return to the town and you will arrive at the charming village of La Napoule. Relax after the climb with coffee and almond croissants at the brasserie a couple doors away.

International Perfume Museum at Grasse

Let the sweet scent take you to the Grasse region, where the mimosas grow and distilled into scents. The International Perfume Museum is beautifully located in the heart of the fields of these fragrant plants.

RESTAURANTS & NIGHT LIFE

L’Oasis

Bessem

ST. TROPEZ

Famous for its beaches, St. Tropez is the epitome of luxury and class. Leave early and anchor for a swim off famed Pampelonne Beach, an extraordinarily long beach said to be the home of the bikini and one its early proponents, Brigitte Bardot. Then follow the boardwalks ashore to Madame de Colmont’s former beach hut, Club 55, where poisson froid washed down with some Pampelonne Rosé might be the order of the day.

Things To Do

Pamper Yourself with a Spa Treatment

Check out the new La Réserve Ramatuelle – Hotel, Spa and Villas. This newly appointed resort and spa offer some outstanding interiors and services that will leave you feeling refreshed, renewed and ready to take on the day!

La Réserve a la Plage

On Pampelonne beach entirely redesigned by Phillipe Starke. Enjoy the chic bohemian atmosphere at the Bar, restaurant, and beach shop

Place des Lices

Explore St-Tropez’ legendary and charming central square. Enjoy watching the world go by at a cafe terrace or check out the crowds at its twice-weekly market extravaganza, jam-packed with everything from produce to antique mirrors and sandals.

RESTAURANTS & NIGHT LIFE

L’Opéra

La Petite Plage

Cucinas Byblos

Le Tigrr

Club 55

Loulou Plage

Iles De Lerins

Cruise past the red-roofed villas spilling down the hillsides and stop at Iles de Lérins, a pair of islands near Antibes. Saint-Honorat has an abbey where Cistercian monks produce a fine white wine, while Sainte-Marguerite has the fort made famous in The Man in the Iron Mask. These islands are another calm spot in the hectic Riviera lifestyle, where lavender, olive trees and wild daisies mix with the aroma of rosemary and wild honeysuckle.

Things To Do

Taste the delicous liqueur, Lerina

Visit the Two Islands

- St-Honorat

- St-Marguerite

Musee de la Mer

Discover the Fort Royal’s history as you walk through the myriad of exhibits.

RESTAURANTS & NIGHT LIFE

La Guérite

La Tonnelle