
French Riviera Itinerary
7 days
•114 nautical miles
South of France Charter
Glamour, sophistication, and opulence await you on your next sailing holiday to the South of France. Visit some of the most iconic cities in the world as you sail along the incredible Cote d'Azur coastline.
Here is a sample seven-day itinerary sailing on a return trip to Nice.
7 Days around the French Riviera
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Day 1: Nice to Eze (7nm)
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Day 2: Eze to Monaco (5nm)
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Day 3: Monaco to St Tropez (45nm)
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Day 4: St Tropez to Cannes (25nm)
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Day 5: Cannes to Antibes (15nm)
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Day 6: Antibes to Cap Ferrat (12nm)
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Day 7: Cap Ferrat to Nice (5nm)
7 Days around the French Riviera



Start your sailing holiday in the beautifully colourful Nice with its heavy influences from Italian culture. Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the many Michelin star restaurants. Set sail towards the perched village of Eze. It is filled with boutique shops, cafes, and fine dining beach clubs. Walk down the iconic Nietzche's Trail which leads Eze Village down to the Eze Sur Mer beach.
- Visit Matisse Museum
- Grab a bite to eat at one of the Michelin star restaurants
- Walk through Eze's Botanical Gardens
- Hike the Nietzche's Trail

Arrive in Monaco! Home to glamour, gaming, and the iconic Grand Prix. It is also world renowned for its Superyacht-laden port which is ideal for yachting enthusiasts. Explore the shops at the Le Metropole shipping centre or Monte Carlo pavilions. Enjoy an unforgettable evening in one of the many restaurants, or trendy lounge bars before heading to one of the nightclubs.
- Attend the Monaco Grand Prix in May
- Enjoy a night at the Casino De Monte Carlo



Set sail on the longest leg of your sailing route to get to the iconic St Tropez. Filled with designer boutiques and luxury yachts, it's a celebrities paradise. Head to one of the famous beach clubs such as Club 55 for lunch or an afternoon tipple. Walk down the alleyways and lanes along La Ponche.
- Spend an afternoon relaxing on Pampelonne Beach
- Visit one of the many vineyards
- Shop at the Place des Lices Market



Welcome to Cannes! With famous streets lined with high-end shops, palm trees, casinos along the waterfront. Cannes is renowned for it's exceptional shopping experiences with some of the most sophisticated and upscale stores in all of the South of France. Stop into the Le Vieux Port which is the perfect spot to savour lunch at one of the numerous upscale restaurants. Explore the iconic Rue d'Antibes, which spans 3km along the croisette and is a premier destination for shopping. You can hike up the nearby hills as well few an incredible view over the city. Enjoy a relaxing sunset on deck with a glass of bubbles.
- Visit La Croisette
- Shop at the Rue d'Antibes
- Hike up the nearby hills for breathtaking views of the port and city.


Originally a fortified harbour built to keep out foreign vessels, it now is home to a countless amount of Superyachts. Explore Antibes Old Town where medieval brick buildings melt into colourful yellow and pink hued dwellings. Walk the cobbled streets and you'll see why Antibes is one of the most instagrammable places.
- Hike on the Cap D'Antibes
- Visit the Picasso Museum
- Relax on one of beautiful beaches

Cap Ferrat has a spread of French Chateaux and Italianate Palazzi sprawled across it's coastline. There are tropical trees and powdery sand coating the beaches. 'Le Cap' encloses the Cote d'Azur's most magnificent natural harbour, the Rade de Villefranche. Visit the iconic Villa Ephrussi De Rothschil, which is a hilltop belle epoque palace with magnificent gardens.
- Snorkelling and diving
- Visit the Villa Ephrussi De Rothschil


Enjoy the last morning onboard, soaking up the sun while enjoying an exquisite breakfast before departing in Nice!
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