French Riviera

As a foretaste of the highlights of a yacht charter in the South of France, imagine a stopover in the sophisticated and cosmopolitan Monaco.

When Prince Rainier III married the beautiful American actress Grace Kelly in 1956, the Principality of Monte Carlo became for many the land of a real-life fairy tale.
Since then, Monaco has been a top celebrity destination and a favorite film makers location.
James Bond movies Never say Never and Golden Eye feature British agent 007 in memorable scenes shot at the Casino of Monte Carlo.

Mythical yachts like Errol Flynn’s 1930 sailing yacht Zacca or Aristotle Onassis’ Christina O have been moored in Monaco’s harbour..
Port Hercules still attracts today some of the biggest yachts in the world and hosts the exclusive Monaco Yacht Show.
The tiny Principality of Monaco, one of the smallest nations in the world, is home to internationally-known events like the F1 MONACO GRAND PRIX and HISTORIC GRAND PRIX.
Indeed, there is no such experience than viewing the race from the deck of a luxury yacht !

With its designer shops, Thermes Marins fitness and spa centre, de-luxe hotels, fine restaurants, legendary Belle Epoque Casino and Café de Paris, fancy lounge bars, select night clubs, Monaco is a must stop before exploring the coastline of the glittering French Riviera …

In the 19th century, British and Russian aristocrats alike started spending the winter in the Côte d’Azur.
The 30s saw wealthy Americans and artists like F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Rudolf Valentino, Pablo Picasso… come to the Riviera and pioneer sunbathing.
In 1955 the Cannes Film Festival introduced the Palm Award and Cannes became an important rendez-vous for movie stars, film makers and the whole cinema industry.
Cannes is not only a luxury summer destination with its Palaces on the Croisette, designer shops, Michelin star restaurants but also an important exhibition and trade show centre.
Apart the INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, other major events hosted in Cannes include the MIPIM, CANNES SERIES, MIP TV,  CANNES LIONS, TFWA, MIPCOM, MAPIC.
As the congress hall «Palais des Festivals» is located by the Old Marina of Cannes, many companies book yachts to showcase their brand, meet and entertain their clients in total privacy and sheer luxury.
With her two ports and nearby Cap d’Antibes and Lerins Islands, Cannes is a great place to start a yacht charter and is approximately 47 nautical miles from St Tropez.

In 1958, one year after the scandalous movie And God Created Woman brought Brigitte Bardot to stardom, the French star bought a house in St Tropez.
With the BB (Brigitte Bardot) myth, the little fishing village of St Tropez became and still is a playground to the jet set and a must destination for a yacht charter in the South of France.

From Monaco to St Tropez, the iconic French Riviera has plenty to offer ▪▪▪

Anchor off in the Bay of Villefranche for a moonlight dinner, cruise around the exclusive St Jean Cap Ferrat, treat yourself to a spa and a gourmet dinner at La Reserve de Beaulieu, visit the beautiful hiltop medieval village of Eze, indulge in a fabulous lunch at Michelin star restaurant La Chèvre d’Or, stop by the Hotel du Cap for a lazy afternoon, have a swim and glass of rosé wine by the islands of Cannes, cruise along the georgeous rugged coastline of the volcanic Esterel Massif, swim in the turquoise waters of the Porquerolles Islands and enjoy St Tropez vibrant nightlife.

Flavours and Tastes – French Riviera
Traditional
Pissaladière (like a small square pizza with fried onions, small black olives and anchovy sauce) – Socca (oven-baked chicpea farinata pancake) –Zucchini flowers fritters –  Petits Farcies : stuffed tomatoes, eggplants and zucchini – Salade Niçoise – Pesto soup – Raviolis – Gnocchi – Bouillabaisse fish soup – Grilled red mullet with anise seeds and flambé with Pastis – Tourte aux Blettes (swiss chard pie with pine nuts) – Tropezienne (originally a Polish dessert made of French brioche with a special custard filling, loved by Brigitte Bardot and now a tradition in St Tropez).

French Riviera high cuisine
Local products and recipes revisited by the starred Chefs of the restaurants of the French Riviera de-luxe hotels.

Wines and liqueurs: Menton Limoncello – Pastis – St-Honorat Island Cistercian Monks’ wines in particular the Pinot-noir Cuvée Saint Salonius – Porquerolles Island Domaine de l’île de Porquerolles rosé – Bandol wines (white, rosé, red) Domain Ott, Château de Pibarnon – Cassis wines (white Domaine Bagnol, Marquis de Fesques)

To discover the French Riviera on a luxury yacht, please contact Blue-Trend, your yachting specialist ▪▪▪