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December 30, 2012updated Feb 26, 2013

Marinas on the French Riviera

By Chris Boyle

PORT HERCULE, MONACO

Whether seeking style or convenience, we have selected the French Rivera’s finest marinas

PORT DE SAINT TROPEZ

Maximum length: 230ft (70m)

Number of berths over 80ft (24m): 35

Draft: 13ft (4m)

The Vieux Port, lined with pastel colored houses and frequented by some of the world’s most impressive yachts, is without doubt the epicenter of Saint-Tropez.

The Vieux Port is a stage for those who want to be seen, while the modern marina outside the old port is much quieter, while remaining within easy reach of the town.

PORT DE CANNES

Maximum length: 475ft (145m)

Number of berths over 80ft (24m): 60

Draft: 16ft (5m)

The marina comes into its own during one of Cannes’s famous festivals, such as the International Yachting Festival or the Royal Regatta, but especially during the Cannes Film Festival.

Outside these events, it becomes the peaceful gateway of Cannes.The marina has a heliport on site, allowing guests join a cruise halfway at Port de Cannes.

Patrick Callens

+33 4 9298 7020

Gare Maritime, 06400, Cannes

www.riviera-ports.com

PORT DE NICE

Maximum length: 623ft (190m)

Number of berths over 80ft (24m): 32

Draft: 26ft (8m)

The harbor of Nice is perfectly positioned for those wanting to explore the Riviera’s largest city.

The harbor itself caters for commercial ships while yachts use the inner basin, a well equipped marina that can accommodate yachts of virtually any size or shape.

Sarah Castaie

+33 4 9200 4214

Port de Nice, Quai Amiral Infernet, 06300, Nice

www.riviera-ports.com

PORT DE BEAULIEU-SUR-MER

Maximum length: 141ft (43m)

Number of berths over 80ft (24m): 32

Draft: 11ft (3.5m)

Beaulieu-sur-Mer remains popular throughout the year due to its unique natural amphitheater of hills, which shelter this small port from all weathers.

The town itself is small yet attractive, and conveniently located close to Nice and Monaco.

Zovonko Bizjak

+33 4 9301 1049

Port de Beaulieu, Boulevard General Leclerc, 06310 Beaulieu-sur-Mer

www.portdebeaulieu.com

INTERNATIONAL YACHT CLUB D’ANTIBES

Maximum length: 541ft (165m)

Number of berths over 80ft (24m): 38

Draft: 23ft (7m)

The historic harbor of Port Vauban is the yachting home of the French Riviera.

This impressive harbor is famous for hosting the largest superyachts in the Mediterranean, in a town bursting with seafood, seaside culture and specialist services for yachting. It is also a fantastic gateway into the some of the Rivera’s fascinating inland towns and villages, all of which are within easy reach by car. The harbor offers 19 berths equipped with modern amenities for yachts of up to 165 meters in length and a maximum draught of 7 meters.

Philippe Cotel, Harbor Master

33 4 9334 3030

Port Vauban, 06600, Antibes

www.iycantibes.com

PORT DE SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT

Maximum length: 164ft (50m)

Number of berths over 80ft (24m): 7

Draft: 10ft (3m)

Port de Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is a charming old harbor, perfectly positioned to explore Cap Ferrat and Nice.

Even in the summer months, the harbor remains a quiet spot, for its size limits the number of superyachts that can berth there. This has resulted in most superyachts dropping anchor in the bay outside, but there are berths accommodating yachts of up to 50 meters for those who book in advance.

William Neveu, Marina Manager

+33 4 9376 4545

21 Avenue Denis Semeria, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, 06230

www.saintjeancapferrat.fr

PORTS DE MONACO

Maximum length: 443ft (135m)

Number of berths over 80ft (24m): 50

Draft: 21ft (6.5m)

Ports de Monaco includes Port de Fontvieille to the east of the Rock of Monaco and the larger, deepwater Port Hercule.

The latter of these is a haven of superyachts, filled throughout the summer with some of the world’s most impressive vessels. Just moments from Monte Carlo and Monaco’s heliports, Port Hercule is the only place to be in Monaco. The port comes into its own during the Monaco Grand Prix, when yachts are confined to the harbor but benefit from a premier location.

Gianbattista Borea d’Olmo, Directeur Général

+377 9777 3000

6 Quai Antoine 1er, 98011, Monaco

www.ports-monaco.com

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