5 magnificent places on the French Riviera to discover by boat
You are going on vacation to the Côte d’Azur and have < /span>rented a sailing boat or a motor boat? Don’t know where to navigate? We invite you to discover 5 must-see places on the Mediterranean coast, so that your stay at sea and on land remains unforgettable.
1. Sail to Nice for a fantastic vacation
Promenade des Anglais — Source: Flickr – Rhodesj
It’s certainly the first place we think of when we think of Nice. The Promenade des Anglais is the ideal place to walk and get a first overview of the city. It is bordered by the seaside (Bay of Angels) and by prestigious hotels, making it one of the most popular avenues in the world.
2. Make a stopover in Antibes to discover an artistic place
Picasso Museum within the Château Grimaldi — Source: Wikimedia
For art lovers, in the heart of Château Grimaldi is the Picasso museum. The castle has been classified as a historic monument since 1928. The artist lived on the Côte d’Azur for much of his life, and had a studio in the castle for a few months after the Second World War.
3. Come by boat to the Îles d’Hyères during your family vacation
Île de Porquerolles
Also called golden islands since the Renaissance, this archipelago has been composed of three islands: island of Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Levant. Terrestrial and underwater fauna and flora and mild climate combine to make this archipelago an enchanting place. Between fine sandy beaches and small coves with translucent waters, these islands can boast of having the most beautiful beaches in France. Quiet from all nuisances and accessible by boat, the archipelago is an unmissable part of your vacation on the French Riviera.
4. Take advantage of the Canto port to stroll along the Croisette in Cannes
Promenade de la Croisette — Source: Wikimedia
World-renowned thanks to the Cannes Film Festival and the Palais des Festivals, whose famous red steps descend to the start of the promenade, the Croisette is a emblematic place on the French Riviera. Its wide pedestrian promenade sheltered by pine trees borders the fine sand beach. You will find what you are looking for: large legendary hotels, casinos, luxury boutiques, a rose garden, the Canto port and its shaded gardens…
5. The calanques of Marseille, a natural place that will take your breath away
Calanques of Marseille
The calanques of Marseille are one of the most remarkable sites in France. Iconic landscapes, both terrestrial and marine, of Mediterranean Provence, the Calanques site is known throughout the world for its landscape value, its remarkable biodiversity and its cultural heritage. With immediate proximity to France’s second city, Marseille, such wild flora and fauna is unprecedented in France.
You now know the main places to visit during your holidays on the French Riviera. Do you want to rent a boat at the best price? Contact Set Sail Toulon
