A yacht charter holiday on the French Riviera will include the razzle-dazzle; the
glitz and glamour; the Versace; the Dior; the Cartier …Nice, Antibes, Cannes, St
Tropez and Marseilles…you will find it all here. You will also find energy and excitement
oozing from Europe’s holidaymakers. If you prefer lovely tranquil anchorages and
unassuming waterside seafood restaurants on your yacht, you can find this too! There
are a large number of different yacht charter companies in the French Riviera so
let Viacolvento organise your charter with our expert knowledge of all the best
yachts and the best company for your particular requirements.
If you’re looking for a state of the art charter yacht, with all the toys, this
is the place to find it. The Mediterranean yachting has had here a fast development
due to both shore line configuration and inhabitants age-old tourism tradition.
Here, the first and more equipped marinas were made. The largest pleasure crafts
fleet in the Mediterranean area is located along this coast and here some of the
most beautiful yachts in the word are chartered or sold.
Monaco is really a futuristic town, enjoyable, modern and with wide spaces for the
social life, well conceived and cast in the limited space left between the sea and
the inaccessible coast climbed by the beautiful "Corniche" bends. Underground the
city gets more space, with roads and multilevel parking. The enormous space demands
will be satisfied by smartly stealing it from the sea, around the Fontvieille area.
Here one of the two main marinas of the Principality is placed surrounded by a large
residential area and easily reachable from the Cannes International Airport by helicopters
based just next to the marina. Yachts up to 130 meters can moor at the famous Unites
States dock, in the Condamine Port, in front of which the Gran Prix take place.
700 berths are available. The yachting club, with a strong racing tradition and
chaired by Prince Albert, overhangs it. For those of you calling here a visit to
the Oceanographic museum, the most famous in the world for sure, and a tour downtown,
are a must.
The real yachting deal, however, is Antibes. Here the largest private yachts of
the Mediterranean have their home port, and the associated facilities can service
to the highest standards. The old town, surrounded by fortifications such as Tour
du Recrutement and Fort CarrF, was built on the promontory dividing the port from
Anse de la Salis. Antibes, with its crowded alleys, characteristic restaurants,
fashion stores and cozy bars, offer an exciting night life: one has the impression
that sun rise arrives soon!
Cannes is even more exclusive but not suitable for large yachts. The town, the real
Mediterranean center of international yachting, is located in the northern end of
the La Napoule gulf, and is renown the world over for its Film festival.
The Mandelieu la Napoule port is located to the west side of the namesake gulf and
is overlooked by the characteristic (and once again homonymous) castle. Mooring
is always possible at La Rague port, located slightly to the west.
The stretch of coast lying between Drammont and Camarat capes, is the most beautiful
and charming one over the entire French Riviera. Here, in the area sheltered by
the Iles de Hyeres (where some small but well equipped marinas are locate), at Port
Cross and at Porquerolles island "yachting" is the word. The most beautiful ports
and the more exclusive resorts are located here. This is the VIP tourism, the night
life and the sailing yachts realm.
St Tropez is a small fishing village tucked into the coastline between the sky and
the sea of the famous Cote d'Azur. In 1956, St Tropez was used as the setting for
the sexy film “And God Created Woman”, starring Brigitte Bardot. The jetsetters
soon came flocking to this sleepy corner of France in search of the same sensual
lifestyle. Today, although St Tropez is a Mecca for the riotously rich and famous,
it deserves a place on any yacht charter itinerary.
Despite the growing popularity of St Tropez as a yacht charter destination, the
village manages to maintain its gorgeous charm. . There are timeless back streets
to explore, filled with boutique shops, delis and patisseries. The aromas of freshly
baked croissants and brewed coffee waft down the cobbled streets to greet you. Enjoy
a sunset drink in one of the many cafes lining the dock. Watch the sleek superyachts,
maneuver into their tight berths, fender to fender. At dusk, it's quite spectacular
to watch the evening lights reflect from the pastel pinks, oranges and yellows of
the harbor side houses.
By day, enjoy the stunning beaches of the St Tropez peninsular. On the eastern side,
lies three miles of curving white sand in the famous Pampelonne Bay. At Tahiti Beach,
you’ll find the hangout of the rich, the famous and the generally scantily clad:
The Voiles Rouge beach club.
The climate, cuisine and sophistication of the French Rivera, has for some time
made it a popular destination for sailors and visitors from around the world. The
coastline is striking, lipped with beaches that rest beneath hillsides heavy with
yellow momisa. In summer you will find large numbers of charter yachts cruising
the shoreline, although boating is possible here all year long. The climate is balmy,
with long, dry summers, moderate breezes, mild winters and plenty of sunshine.
The French Riviera yacht charter scene is ever increasing in popularity and the
types of yacht charter available in Nice, Antibes, Cannes, St Tropez, Iles d’Hyères
and Marseilles are all types of yacht charter.
As with most of the Mediterranean, the French Riviera yacht charter season generally
runs from April to the end of October. The summer season in July and August is the
hottest and tends to have the warmest sunshine, lightest winds and also the largest
crowds. This is also the high season as far as French Riviera yacht charter is concerned.
Other good times to charter your yacht is generally on either of the shoulder seasons
(April-May and September-October), each side of the main summer season (July-August),
as the temperatures are still comfortable, and the onshore tourists have yet to
arrive in their largest numbers.
The French Riviera, extending along the Mediterranean Sea and including the neighboring
Principality of Monaco, home to Monte Carlo, is an alluring area filled with glitz
and glamour.
With seemingly endless sunny beaches, charming towns, glamorous yachts and celebrities,
the French Riviera is the place to see and be seen. Also known as the Côte d'Azur,
this cruising area is one of the most famous resort locations in the world. With
over 300 days of sunshine a year, the moderate temperature lures all to the coastline
for outdoor dining and strolling along the quays, or through the villages and fields
scented by lavender and lemons.
Enchanting destinations such as St-Tropez, Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Villefranche-sur-Mer
and St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat entice visitors to tread in Picasso, Matisse and Bizet's
wake. Famous for the world's most beautiful light, over a hundred museums and more
than 150 galleries keep the artistic ambiance alive, while the unique fishing villages
suggest a haven for relaxation and restoration.
The French Riviera is home to some of the finest restaurants and world’s most beautiful
shops. Exploring this coast takes on a new dimension of tantalizing food, wines
and of course, French design and couture. Spend the afternoon sunning and swimming
along the coast in a lovely anchorage, and the evening in the midst of glamour mixing
at the Casino of Monte Carlo.
Relax on the aft deck of your yacht, dining under the stars, either stern to amidst
the quayside cafes and nightlife or in a quiet anchorage along the coast watching
the lights twinkle in the cliff-hanging villages above the coast.
Allow us to custom tailor your luxury, crewed French Riviera yacht charter. Our
knowledge of French Riviera charter yachts, crews, destinations and cruising itineraries
is unmatched! We personally inspect each yacht, meet the captains, sample the chefs'
cuisine and evaluate the service offered by each yacht crew.
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