With your feet in the sand, sipping on a crisp Provençal rosé, there is no better way to spend your summer than on Pampelonne Beach in St Tropez. For years this beach has been the playground of the rich and famous, attracting partygoers and sun worshippers from all over the world! It is truly a beautiful place to spend a day soaking up the sun and living the simple life of luxury.
After recently reviewing the Fairmont Hotel in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, we were inspired to show you the breakdown of your expenses when chartering a luxury Sunseeker motor yacht like FIRECRACKER over simply dining at one of the most sought after hotels on the French Riviera.
It is well known by now that the French Riviera is one of the best places in the world to discover classic French cuisine. With the freshest regional fruits, vegetables, meats and herbs (that can be haggled for in the local Forville Market in Cannes) there is no doubt you will enjoy gourmet cuisine on your yacht charter. Yet, there are also some fantastic restaurants in this area that are sure to entice you to step off your yacht for the afternoon, and try some of the local delicacies! Here are some of our suggestions:
Winter is coming. Well, winter is here! The crowds have vanished, the heat of the summer has slipped into a mere memory and the winter coats have had their annual dust off. However, the beauty of the French Riviera doesn’t just pack its bags and leave – oh no – the summer sun has become a winter wonderland of sparkling seas, scintillating squares and exciting ice rinks.
With so many celebrated activities, choosing our five favourites wasn’t easy. However, one thing’s for certain; whether you’re into hiking, water sports or cocktails, the Côte d’Azur never disappoints.
Firework Frenzy in Cannes
World famous, world renowned, world class. Cannes has so much to offer throughout the summer months and is a hotspot on the French Riviera that’s not to be missed. Since 1967 the skies above the Côte d’Azur have been illuminated by the Fireworks Festival which you’ll have prime position for, anchored in the Bay of Cannes.
