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Chartering French Riviera

The Côte d’Azur is where Mediterranean charter began, and it still sets the standard. A compact coastline links glamorous harbours, deep anchorages and the season’s most prestigious events — all within easy cruising distance. It rewards both the social calendar and the search for a quiet cove.

Best timeJune – September
RegionMediterranean
Ideal forCharter under sail

The cruising ground

The marquee anchorages and harbours of French Riviera. Select a point on the map to read about it.

01

Saint-Tropez

The definitive Riviera port. Yachts anchor off Pampelonne by day and line the old harbour by night — the heart of the summer scene.

02

Cap Ferrat

Discreet, green and exclusive. The anchorages around the cap are among the most coveted on the coast, ringed by some of its grandest villas.

03

Monaco

The principality at its most concentrated. Time a visit to the Grand Prix or the Yacht Show and Monaco becomes the centre of the yachting world.

04

Villefranche-sur-Mer

One of the deepest and most beautiful natural bays on the Mediterranean — a favourite deep-water anchorage moments from Nice.

05

Îles de Lérins

A short hop from Cannes, these wooded islands offer a tranquil anchorage and a complete change of pace from the coast.

Sample itineraries for French Riviera

The difference between a good charter and an unforgettable one is knowing where to be, and when — the anchorages worth the detour, the timing that avoids the crowds, the table worth booking ahead. Tell us your dates and we’ll send a sample itinerary built around them.

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Charter French Riviera

The yachts that sail these waters are among the finest afloat — and the best weeks are taken early. Tell us your dates and we’ll match you with crewed yachts available for French Riviera, and send a considered selection.

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