Prime port real estate doesn’t get any better than Port Gallice. Sitting at the gateway to the Cap d’Antibes, this marina is considered to be one of the most sheltered spots for yachts on the whole of the Cote d’Azur. With over five hundred berths there’s space for mooring and soaking up the sizzling energy of the French Riviera from a great vantage spot.
Juan Le Pins can be found barely a kilometer away and the Lerins Islands are also close by. For those wanting to delve deeper into the Riviera, Antibes and Cannes are also close by. One of the most fascinating factors of Port Gallice is that it has always served as a siren song for yachts and boats. As far back as the Middle Ages, this very spot was a popular harbour known as the Turkish Galley Port.
La Napoule is a tranquil French coastal village located just outside of Cannes in the South of France. It is an ideal yachting destination, boasting sheltered harbours and breathtaking shorelines. The nearby Esterel mountains offer panoramic views of the coast and glittering waters of the Mediterranean. The village itself is a charming mixture of medieval and modern, with its 12th century castle, cobblestone streets, and contemporary restaurants. La Napoule caters to those who enjoy the finer things in life, from gourmet cuisine to luxury boutique hotels. It is also the perfect place for superyacht owners to explore the amazing coastline and experience the unrivalled nightlife of Cannes.
Saint Laurent du Var, formerly a separate town is now a suburb of Nice with the harbour being conveniently located near the airport, making it an ideal place to start or finish your charter on the French Riviera. Visitors can easily access the vast, man-made beaches of Promenade de la Plage and enjoy the atmosphere of its laid back cafes, restaurants, bars and night clubs.
The French Riviera is full of finery and the gorgeous Golfe Juan captures France in all her glory. Golfe Juan was the first spot where Napoleon began his march to Paris back in 1815. Sitting between the buzz of glitzy Cannes and the charm of Juan Les Pins, this natural harbour has grown from a historic fishing port to a suave seaside retreat. For charter guests who want to soak up pretty Provence, you can wander the Old Port, ducking into jazz cafes and dining on local flavours. The pace of life in Golfe Juan is gentle, offering you the chance to pick up homemade ceramics and handmade chocolates, kick back on the beach or wander in the fragrant shade of Mediterranean forests, and get your cultural fill in the Picasso Museum housed inside an impressive 16th-century castle.
Antibes is a lively resort town lying between Nice and Cannes, and is known for its roaring social scene and its 16th century walled old town which overlooks Port Vauban, with its mix of sailing and luxury yachts. A museum honouring one of the most popular concoctions in France - Absinthe - can be found here along with the more classic Picasso Museum, in the former Château Grimaldi. Here in Antibes you'll find long stretches of flat, white sandy beaches lapped by gentle turquoise waters, or for somewhere a little more serence, anchor your yacht in the Baie des Milliardaires - with its rocky coastline, it is the perfect spot to snorkel in the crystal clear waters.
Just east of St Tropez lies the lovely town of Frejus. Once an important Roman port, the area is filled with Roman ruins such as the amphitheatre and aqueduct, along with interesting artifacts on display at the Archaeological museum. The highlight of Frejus is it's lovely town square with its gothic Cathedral of Saint Leonce built in the 12th Century. You are spoiled for choice here with the golden, sandy beaches stretching along the coastline.
Lying off the coast of Cannes is the small archipelego of the Lérins Islands, made up of the two larger islands of Ile Sainte-Marguerite and the Ile Saint-Honorat, and the two smaller, uninhabited islands of Ilot Saint-Ferreol and Ilot de la Tradelière. These unspoiled islands provide a wonderful escape from summer crowds on the Côte d'Azur coastline. Ile Sainte-Marguerite is famous for its Fort where the cell of the "Man with the Iron Mask" can be visited, along with numerous other archeaological treasures. Ile Saint-Honorat is inhabited by Cistercian monks who have inhabited the island since around AD 410.
Monaco is without doubt one of the French Riviera's most renowned destinations and one of the most glamorous in the world. The summer season sets off with the Formula 1 Grand Prix at the end of May where the country's pristine streets are transformed in to a racing circuit, and the world's sporting elite, celebrities & car enthusiasts enjoy 5 days of non stop racing and partying from aboard their yachts and hotel balconies. This tiny Principality is home to all the designer brands at the new One Monte Carlo quarter, set right alongside the world famous Casino de Monte Carlo and Hotel de Paris. Here you'll also find a handful of Michelin Star restaurants, luxury hotels, casinos and sumptuous spas to enjoy a truly luxurious stop at the crown of the Riviera.