Yachting is wonderful way to discover the splendour of the beautiful coastline in the South of France. Breezing along on calm waters, the beauty of hilltop Mediterranean villas and sandy beaches unfolds as you travel from port to port. The South of France is one of the most popular boating destinations in the world. Popular destinations like Nice, Monaco, St. Tropez and Antibes are at your fingertips. With a mecca of world class luxury yachts to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect yacht for your holiday trip. Travel in luxurious yachts, like the Lady Britt. Built by the renowned Koninklijke De Vries shipyard, this 200 foot luxury motor yacht features two full width staterooms, an outdoor cinema, a wellness spa and a Michelin starred chef. Now that’s yachting in style!
As your yacht berths the harbour of Monaco, the panoramic view of mega yachts opens up the glitz of the city. Once on land, Stars and Bars is a great place to relax and enjoy the elegant view of the harbour and foothills of the Alpes Maritimes. There are many museums and palaces to visit in Monaco. The Place du Palais, built in the 13th century, features 16th century frescoes, gilt furniture and master paintings. On the same grounds, is the Palais Princier, where the royal family resides.
From Monaco, you can take a car hire to the medieval villages of Eze and Cannes. Car hire is readily available throughout Monaco. As you drive along the coastal roads, you’ll view the beauty of Eze nestled on the mountains as it rises above the sea. Through La Turbie to Monte Carlo, you’ll enjoy the breath-taking view from the Italian border to Monaco. In Cannes, the cobble stone streets and galleries overlook the beautiful sea of the Mediterranean. After a day on land, you can return to your yacht for a gourmet dinner and get ready for the next port.
Once ashore in Nice, a fascinating blend of Italian and French culture emerges. And because of its sub-tropical climate, Nice is a popular winter retreat for tourists on motor yachts. Nice is filled with a plethora of museums, beaches, restaurants and botanical gardens to explore. The Museum of Fine Arts and The Museum of Modern Art are favourites of tourists and art lovers. There are many restaurants for the savoury palette. Nice is most famous for their excellent cuisine of salade nicoise, bouillabaisse and pissaladiere. Le Chantecler is the most famous and best place to dine in Nice. Located in the seafront Hotel Negresco, this upscale French restaurant is expensive, but well worth it. Check out Expedia for a list of hotels.
Yachting along the French Riviera has a long history of popularity among the rich and famous. Today, St. Tropez still attracts celebrities and movie stars. St. Tropez consists of 40 beaches located the coastline of Baie de Pampelonne. While anchored at St. Tropez, you get to experience the warm waters of the blue Mediterranean and view of all the beaches. Smaller motorized yachts are available to travel from beach to beach. Along the beaches, you can dock and visit the famous restaurants of Club 55 and Nikki Beach. You might even get a chance to rub elbows with one of your favourite celebs. While yachting in the South of France is popular among the rich and famous, it is also popular among the not so rich and famous.