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Yacht Charter in south of France
from Monaco to St Tropez and from Toulon to Marseille
France is the largest country in Western Europe. It stretches from the grassy hills of the north to the endless beaches of the south, from the rugged coastline of Brittany to the icy mountains of the Alps. The main highlights that we all go to see in France are the beaches, the museums, the chateaux and the cathedrals. The French Riviera along the Mediterranean coast, provides its guests with elegant surroundings in an trendy atmosphere. Visitors can choose between the livelier towns of Nice and Cannes and the calmer more discreet villages of Beaulieu, Menton or Cap Ferrat. Also known as the Côte d'Azur, visitors pamper themselves at high-class resorts, gamble at elegant casinos, shop at designer boutiques and laze on sparkling beaches.
South of France offer all the types of yacht charter such as bareboat charter, skippered, crewed yacht charter, catamaran, sailboat, motoryacht and luxury yacht charter.
Climate
The French Riviera benefits from a Mediterranean-type climate, cool winters and mild summers, characterised by exceptional sunshine almost 300 days a year and mild temperatures for most of the year.
Airports
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE). The airport is situated four miles (6km) west of Nice. There are a number of restaurants, bars and shops, banks and foreign exchange in both terminals. Nice Airport website.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). The airport is located 15 miles (24km) north of Marseille and 16 miles (26km) south of Aix-en-Provence. Facilities include a variety of retail outlets and duty free shopping; bars, restaurants and cafes, Internet cafés, a Business Centre, and banks, ATMs and bureaux de change. Marseille Airport website.
Seasons
Low season : from October to April
Middle season : May, June and September
High season : July and August.
Visa
No visa necessary for the inhabitants of the European Union
Qualifications
To charter a sailing yacht in French Riviera it is only necessary for one crew member to have a good skipper resume.
Bareboat motoryachting is only allowed under 35 feet, a nautical licence is mandatory.
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