French Riviera Yacht Charter Guide
The perennial favorite destination for the yachting crowd, the Côte d’azur is the quintessential summer playground for French Riviera superyacht charters
French Riviera yacht charters are extremely popular and considered the best-loved cruising grounds in the world. The chic coastline of the Côte d’Azur has been luring visitors for centuries, but it was not until the 1950s that it became populated with yachts. The coastline is particularly busy between July and August as the yachting crowd flocks to the Med’s most celebrated spots. Lying between St. Tropez and Monaco are sweeping bays with pine-fringed beaches backed with Belle Époque villas. There are also fishing villages that harbor some of the most glamorous nightclubs in the world. This perennial favorite amongst superyacht charter guests and owners alike delivers again and again.

Sample Itinerary
Charter Experience
A French Riviera luxury yacht charter has long been the most popular type of vacation for the yachting crowd, and attracts some eighty percent of the superyacht charter fleet during the summer months. From the legendary beach clubs of Pampelonne to the renowned haute cuisine of St. Tropez, Cannes and Monaco, the sun-soaked corner of southeast France is the epicenter of yachting.
Once a quiet fishing village, St. Tropez shot to fame in the 1950s when director Roger Vadim made the film Et Dieu…Créa La Femme (And God Created Woman) starring the stunning Brigitte Bardot. The film itself sealed the fate of St. Tropez, which has shimmered in the spotlight with its star appeal ever since. The sun-drenched Îles d’Hyères lies just west of St. Tropez and offers unpretentious charms. Along the coast, both Cannes and Antibes are illuminated with a glow that goes beyond ethereal sunlight; they boast culture, restaurants and elegant boutiques ashore. Further along still, the pretty villages of Villefranche, Cap Ferrat and Beaulieu offer idyllic backdrops to a peaceful anchorage.
Fast cars, superyachts and designer boutiques are all part of the Monte Carlo lifestyle, but there is more to the principality of Monaco than extravagant. Look beyond its manicured streets and you will find a dose of culture at every turn. Step ashore to soak up the decadent glamor, and most importantly, enjoy some of the finest dining in the world.
Northrop & Johnson’s charter experts reveal how to make the most of this summer playground as you cruise from St. Tropez to Monaco, soaking up market-fresh cuisine and a spritz of glamour as you go.
Location Highlights
- Indulge at the Spa Metropole by Givenchy, Hôtel Metropole, Monte Carlo
- Hang out at the hip Anjuna Beach, Eze-sur-Mer
- Jump in at Bay d’Agay, St. Raphael
- Take the tender ashore to the exclusive Paloma Beach, St. Jean Cap Ferrat
- Enjoy drinks at Jimmy’z or Twiga, Monte Carlo
- Culture spy Musée Picasso, Antibes
- Have fun in the sun at Le Petite Plage, Juan les Pins
- Experience gastronomic delights at Le Louis XV, Hôtel de Paris, Monte Carlo
- Feast in spectacular style at La Vague d’Or, Cheval Blanc St. Tropez