Marinas on the Cote d’Azur
Considering its popularity as a luxury yachting destination, it is hardly surprising that the Cote d’Azur boasts some of the best yachting facilities in the world, which include:
Port de Garavan, Menton
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 28 78 00
www.portdementongaravan.com
Port de Cap d’Ail
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 78 28 46
www.resaports.com
Port de Plaisance, Beaulieu sur Mer
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 01 10 49
www.portdebeaulieu.com
Port St Jean Cap Ferrat
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 76 45 45
www.portcapferrat.fr
Port de Villefranche
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 01 78 05
www.riviera-ports.com
Port of Nice
Tel: +33 (0)4 92 00 42 14
www.riviera-ports.com
Marina Baie des Anges
Tel: +33 (0)4 92 13 32 20
www.portmarinabaiedesanges.com
Port Vauban, Antibes
Tel: +33 (0)4 92 91 60 00
www.portvauban.net
Port Gallice, Juan les Pins
Tel: +33 (0)4 92 93 74 40
www.port-gallice.fr
Port de Golfe Juan
Tel: +33 (0) 4 93 69 96 25
www.riviera-ports.com
Port Camille Rayon
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 63 30 30
www.portcamillerayon.net
Port Pierre Canto, Cannes
Tel: +33 (0)4 92 18 84 84
www.cannes.com
Old Port, Cannes
Tel: +33 (0)4 89 88 98 28
www.riviera-ports.com
Port La Napoule, Mandelieu
Tel: +33 (0)4 92 97 77 77 www.portlanapoule.fr
Port La Rague, Mandelieu
Tel: +33 (0)4 93 49 81 55
www.resaports.com
Port Grimaud East
Tel: +33 (0)4 94 56 29 88
www.port-grimaud.fr
Port Grimaud South
Tel: +33 (0)4 94 56 73 65
Cogolin Marina
Tel: +33 (0)4 94 56 07 31
www.marines-de-cogolin.com
Old & New Port de St Tropez
Tel: +33 (0)4 94 56 68 70
www.port-de-saint-tropez.com
Port de Toulon
Tel: +33 (0)4 94 16 09 40
www.var.cci.fr
Weather on the Cote d’Azur
The climate on the Cote d’Azur lends itself to sailing. The warmest – and most popular months for yacht charter – are the summer months of July and August when temperatures regularly reach 30C. In the low season, from May to June and then again from September to October, the weather is still wonderfully warm with daily temperatures frequently reaching the mid 20Cs. Beware of the Mistral wind, which blows from the north can affect certain coastal areas such as the Gulf of St Tropez.
Top Five Things to do on the Cote d’Azur:
- Spend the day wine tasting in vineyards near St Tropez.
- Play a round of golf at the prestigious and world-class Royal Mougins Golf Club. www.royalmougins.fr
- People watch at Club 55, on Pampelonne Beach. club55.fr
- Sail to les Iles de Lerins and swim in the crystal clear sea.
- Visit the Matisse Chapel in Vence – or any other of the mind-blowing art museums and galleries which are located the length and breadth of the Cote d’Azur.
Top 5 Restaurants in the Cote d’Azur:
- For those who like to marvel at magical art work while they dine, try the famous Colombe d’Or, in St Paul de Vence. www.la-colombe-dor.com
- La Reserve de Beaulieu is one of the most respected hotels along the coast, with two restaurants to match. Try the Restaurant des Rois for a special occasion or the waterside Le Vent Debout for a summer’s lunch. www.reservebeaulieu.com
- In Cannes the place to head to is Palme d’Or, in the glamorous Hotel Martinez. Reservations – and a jacket – are essential for this exclusive restaurant. www.hotel-martinez.com
- For a truly memorable meal in Nice, try the Chantecler, the flagship restaurant of the city’s premier hotel the Negresco. www.hotel-negresco-nice.com
- Le Residence de la Pinede is arguably St Tropez’s most elegant and exquisite restaurants where you will be guaranteed a memorable meal. www.residencepinede.com